User Manual

NOT FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.
THE TECHNICAL DATA CONTAINED HEREIN ARE INTENDED AS REFERENCE ONLY.
PLEASE CONTACT PERMATEX, INC., TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR SPECIFIC APPLICATION.
PERMATEX, INC., HARTFORD SQUARE NORTH, 10 COLUMBUS BOULEVARD, HARTFORD, CT 06106 PHONE – (1-87PERMATEX) 11/07
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PERMATEX
®
Medium Strength Threadlocker BLUE Gel is a
medium strength anaerobic threadlocking gel conveniently
packaged in a new Gel Twist™ or Gel Squeeze™ applicator.
The product, like its liquid counterpart, is a single component,
anaerobic gel that cures when confined in the absence of air
between close fitting metal surfaces, ideal for all 6mm to
25mm (1/4 inch to 1 inch) diameter threaded assemblies.
Excellent chemical resistance and temperature resistance
range of -54°C to +149°C (-65°F to +300°F). The assembly is
easily removable with hand tools for servicing requirements.
NSF White Book registered.
PRODUCT BENEFITS
Improved Reliability
• Eliminates vibration loosening
• Seals against leakage
• Prevents rusting of threads
• Designed for use on vertical or hard-to-reach applications
• Cures without cracking or shrinking
• Adjusts or disassembles with hand tools
Easy Application
• No mess Gel Twist™ or Gel Squeeze™ applicator
• Gel-type product does not drip when applied
• Single component
• No curing outside of joint
• Thixotropic: resists dripping from threads during assembly
• No torque compensation required during assembly
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Prevents loosening and reliably locks and seals all threaded
fastener assemblies 6mm to 25mm (1/4” to 1”) where service
removability is important.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
For Assembly (Gel Twist™)
1. Clean all threads (bolt and hole) with a cleaning solvent
such as Permatex
®
Brake & Parts Cleaner and allow to dry.
2. Remove the translucent protective cap by pulling off at
an angle.
3. Turn the dial on the bottom of the container until 3mm
to 6mm (1/8” to 1/4") of material protrudes from the top of the
application tip. Note: First time use may require 4 to 5 full
turns of the dial before material appears in the tip.
4. Apply threadlocker to the engagement area of the male
fitting (usually the leading 5 to 6 threads).
5. Assemble parts and tighten to recommended torque
(60% of recommended dry torque).
6. If unused gel contacts metal threads, do not retract
threadlocker back into the tube. Wipe off with a clean towel.
7. Replace protective cap.
For Assembly (Gel Squeeze™)
1. Clean all threads (bolt and hole) with a cleaning solvent
such as Permatex
®
Brake & Parts Cleaner.
2. Unscrew protective cap.
3. Gently squeeze tube to expose 3mm to 6mm (1/8” to
1/4") of material beyond tip.
4. Apply threadlocker to the engagement area of the male
fitting (usually the leading 5 to 6 threads).
5. Assemble parts and tighten to recommended torque
(60% of recommended dry torque).
6. If unused gel contacts metal threads, wipe off with a
clean towel.
7. Replace protective cap.
For Cleanup
1. Residual liquid films and/or fillets outside the joint are
readily soluble in Permatex
®
Brake & Parts Cleaner.
2. Cured product can be removed with a combination of
soaking in Permatex
®
Gasket Remover and mechanical
abrasion such as a wire brush.
For Disassembly
1. Remove with standard hand tools.
2. In the rare instance where hand tools do not work,
because of excessive engagement length, apply localized heat
to nut or bolt to approximately 232ºC (450ºF). Disassemble
while hot.
For Reassembly
1. Remove loose product from nut and bolt following
cleanup procedure above.
2. Apply Permatex
®
Surface Prep Activator to all threads,
regardless of metal type.
3. Assemble and tighten as usual.
PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL
Typical Value
Chemical Type Anaerobic Dimethacrylate Ester
Appearance Opaque Blue Fluorescent Gel
Specific Gravity 1.15
Viscosity @ 25°C, cP
Brookfield RVF, spindle
#3, @ 20 RPM
Gel
Flash Point (TCC), °C (°F)
>93 (>200)
Cure speed vs. temperature
The rate of cure will depend on the ambient temperature. Full
cure is attainable in 24 hours at room temperature, 22°C
(72°F), or 1 hour at 93°C (200°F).
PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
(After 24 hr at 72°F on 3/8-16 steel Grade 2 Nuts and Grade 5
bolts)
Typical
Value Range