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    About Sealants
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    Select a sealant that can stretch, contract, and expand enough for your joints.

    Non-Hardening Thread Sealants with PTFE

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Thread Sealants. Non-Hardening Thread Sealants with PTFE, Applicator-Top Can.

    Applicator-Top Can

    PTFE provides a slippery surface that keeps threads from binding. These sealants never fully harden, remaining pliable enough to self-heal and stop leaks before they start, so they’re often used in high-vibration applications that could cause standard thread sealants to fail. Since they have low locking strength, these sealants can be adjusted without tools.
    Gasoila—Gasoila sealants are designed specifically to resist gasoline and fuel oils, making them best for motors, nozzles, pump assemblies, and fuel lines.
    Cannot Be Sold To—VOC regulations restrict sales of sealants that cannot be sold to the listed jurisdictions/areas.
    Container
    Max.
    Pressure, psi
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Mfr. Model
    No.
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Type
    For
    Fluids
    For
    Gases
    Min.
    Max.
    For Max.
    Thread Dia.
    Consistency
    Certification
    Color
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Each
    Low Locking Strength
     
    Gasoila
    GE044Applicator-Top Can10,0003,000-1006002"PasteUL Classified
    Green5477K101000000
    GE088Applicator-Top Can10,0003,000-1006002"PasteUL Classified
    Green5477K10200000
    GE1616Applicator-Top Can10,0003,000-1006002"PasteUL Classified
    Green5477K10300000
     
    Vibra-Tite
    4804Applicator-Top Can10,0002,000-655002"PasteWhite5477K10600000
    4808Applicator-Top Can10,0002,000-655002"PasteWhite5477K10700000
    48016Applicator-Top Can10,0002,000-655002"PasteWhite5477K10500000
    4864Applicator-Top Can150100-553002"PasteWhiteAlexandria, VA; Arlington County, VA; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; District of Columbia; Fairfax County, VA; Fairfax, VA; Falls Church, VA; Illinois; Indiana; Loudoun County, VA; Maine; Manassas Park, VA; Manassas, VA; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Prince William County, VA; Rhode Island; Stafford County, VA; Utah5477K10900000
    4868Applicator-Top Can150100-553002"PasteWhiteAlexandria, VA; Arlington County, VA; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; District of Columbia; Fairfax County, VA; Fairfax, VA; Falls Church, VA; Illinois; Indiana; Loudoun County, VA; Maine; Manassas Park, VA; Manassas, VA; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Prince William County, VA; Rhode Island; Stafford County, VA; Utah5477K11100000
    48616Applicator-Top Can150100-553002"PasteWhiteAlexandria, VA; Arlington County, VA; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; District of Columbia; Fairfax County, VA; Fairfax, VA; Falls Church, VA; Illinois; Indiana; Loudoun County, VA; Maine; Manassas Park, VA; Manassas, VA; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Prince William County, VA; Rhode Island; Stafford County, VA; Utah5477K10800000
     
    Other Thread Sealants
    16Applicator-Top Can10,0003,000-1006002"PasteCSA Certified
    CSA-US Certified
    UL Classified
    Blue5477K31200000
    32Applicator-Top Can10,0003,000-1006002"PasteCSA Certified
    CSA-US Certified
    UL Classified
    Blue5477K31300000
     

    Non-Hardening Thread Sealants

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Thread Sealants. Non-Hardening Thread Sealants, Applicator-Top Can.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Thread Sealants. Non-Hardening Thread Sealants, Tube.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Thread Sealants. Non-Hardening Thread Sealants, Applicator-Top Bottle.

    Applicator-Top Can

    Tube

    Applicator-Top

    Bottle

    Often used in high-vibration applications that could cause standard thread sealants to fail, these never fully harden and remain pliable enough to self-heal and stop leaks before they start. Formulated without PTFE, these sealants are less slippery and less likely to result in overtightenting than sealants that have PTFE, making them good for plastic pipe where overtightening could lead to cracks and breaks. They have low locking strength, so they can be adjusted without tools.
    NSF/ANSI 61—To adhere to safety standards for drinking water systems, use sealants that meet NSF/ANSI 61.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Sealants that cannot be sold to the listed regions are restricted due to local VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) regulations.
    Container
    Max.
    Pressure, psi
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Mfr. Model
    No.
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Type
    For
    Fluids
    For
    Gases
    Min.
    Max.
    For Max.
    Thread Dia.
    Consistency
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Certification
    Mil. Spec.
    Color
    Cannot Be Sold To
    Each
    Low Locking Strength
     
    Loctite®
    543816Applicator-Top Can10,00010,000-653002"PasteWhite8149K15000000
     
    Vibra-Tite
    4812.4Tube150100-655002"PasteOff-WhiteAlexandria, VA; Arlington County, VA; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; District of Columbia; Fairfax County, VA; Fairfax, VA; Falls Church, VA; Illinois; Indiana; Loudoun County, VA; Maine; Manassas Park, VA; Manassas, VA; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New York; Ohio; Pennsylvania; Prince William County, VA; Rhode Island; Stafford County, VA; Utah4586K20400000
     
    Other Thread Sealants
    2Applicator-Top Bottle10,000300-654502"PasteMil. Spec.
    UL Recognized Component
    MIL-S-15204Gray4586K1100000
    4Applicator-Top Can6,0003,000-1006002"PasteNSF/ANSI 61
    Blue4586K20100000
    8Applicator-Top Can6,0003,000-1006002"PasteNSF/ANSI 61
    Blue4586K900000
    8Applicator-Top Can10,000300-654502"PasteMil. Spec.
    UL Recognized Component
    MIL-S-15204Gray4586K1200000
    16Applicator-Top Can6,0003,000-1006002"PasteNSF/ANSI 61
    Blue4586K20200000
    32Applicator-Top Can6,0003,000-1006002"PasteNSF/ANSI 61
    Blue4586K20300000
     

    Structural Sealants

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sealants. Structural Sealants, Cartridge.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sealants. Structural Sealants, Sausage Pack.

    Cartridge

    Sausage Pack

    These structural sealants combine the mechanical strength of an adhesive with excellent sealing properties and high flexibility. They’re non-sagging, so they won't drip from vertical and overhead surfaces.
    Elongation and joint compression/expansion tolerance indicate flexibility—the higher the values are, the more joint movement sealants can sustain. For joints between dissimilar materials and in environments with wide temperature fluctuation, choose a sealant with a higher elongation or joint compression/expansion tolerance. For high-wear applications, choose a harder sealant for the most abrasion resistance.
    Container
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Mfr. Model
    No.
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Type
    Begins to
    Harden, min.
    Reaches Full
    Strength, hr.
    Elongation
    Joint Compression/Expansion
    Tolerance
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Hardness Rating
    Min.
    Max.
    For Joining
    Choose a Color (Clarity)
    Each
    3M Polymer
    760 UV9.8Cartridge3024100%Not Rated260Medium Hard (Durometer 55A)-40212Composite
    Metal
    Plastic
    Rubber
    Wood
    Metal to Composite
    Metal to Plastic
    Metal to Rubber
    Plastic to Composite
    Plastic to Rubber
    Rubber to Composite
    Black (Opaque), Gray (Opaque), White (Opaque)6937T352000000
    760 UV20.3Sausage Pack3024100%Not Rated260Medium Hard (Durometer 55A)-40212Composite
    Metal
    Plastic
    Rubber
    Wood
    Metal to Composite
    Metal to Plastic
    Metal to Rubber
    Plastic to Composite
    Plastic to Rubber
    Rubber to Composite
    Black (Opaque), White (Opaque)6937T19200000
     
    3M Polyurethane Rubber
    54020.3Sausage Pack9024600%-25% to 25%300Medium Soft (Durometer 40A)-40190Composite
    Metal
    Plastic
    Rubber
    Wood
    Metal to Composite
    Metal to Plastic
    Metal to Rubber
    Plastic to Composite
    Plastic to Rubber
    Rubber to Composite
    Black (Opaque)6937T66700000
    54020.3Sausage Pack9024600%-25% to 25%300Medium Soft (Durometer 40A)-40190Composite
    Metal
    Plastic
    Rubber
    Wood
    Metal to Composite
    Metal to Plastic
    Metal to Rubber
    Plastic to Composite
    Plastic to Rubber
    Rubber to Composite
    Gray (Opaque)6937T67800000
    54020.3Sausage Pack9024600%-25% to 25%300Medium Soft (Durometer 40A)-40190Composite
    Metal
    Plastic
    Rubber
    Wood
    Metal to Composite
    Metal to Plastic
    Metal to Rubber
    Plastic to Composite
    Plastic to Rubber
    Rubber to Composite
    White (Opaque)6937T64900000
    54020.3Sausage Pack9024600%-25% to 25%300Medium Soft (Durometer 40A)-40190Composite
    Metal
    Plastic
    Rubber
    Wood
    6937T63500000
    55120.3Sausage Pack18024600%Not Rated450Medium (Durometer 45A)-40190Composite
    Metal
    Plastic
    Rubber
    Wood
    Metal to Composite
    Metal to Plastic
    Metal to Rubber
    Plastic to Composite
    Plastic to Rubber
    Rubber to Composite
    White (Opaque)6937T94800000
     

    Epoxy Potting Compounds for Harsh Environments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potting Compounds. Epoxy Potting Compounds for Harsh Environments.
    Tough enough to be permanently submersed in seawater, these compounds protect sensitive electronics, such as circuit boards, semiconductors, and sensors in harsh environments. They resist moisture, salt, and chemicals, so you can use them in corrosive oil, marine, and mining applications. These compounds can also be used within autoclaves. Because they are epoxies, they are rigid, resist wear, and create excellent electrical insulation. They withstand a wide range of temperatures, and this formulation won’t crack or split as components heat up and cool down.
    They come in a cartridge, so you can apply them precisely. To dispense, they require a mixer nozzle and gun (both sold separately).
    Dry
    Time, hr.
    Container
    Size, fl. oz.
    Consistency
    Touch
    Overall
    Mixer Nozzle
    Included
    Mix
    Ratio
    Dielectric Strength,
    V/mil
    Thermal
    Conductivity
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Environment
    For Use On
    Autoclavable
    Each
    Cartridge Potting Compounds—Extra Hard
    1.69Thick Liquid1224No2:1500Not Rated-50 to 350Corrosive, Harsh, SubmersibleBrass, Bronze, Cast Iron, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Polycarbonate, Polyurethane Rubber, Glass, ABS, CPVC, HDPE, Nylon, PEEK, Polyethylene, Polyimide, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, PVC, PVDF, UHMW PolyethyleneYes5872N11000000
     
    Accessories for Potting Compounds

    Self-Fusing Rubber Sealing Tape

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Repair and Duct Tape. Self-Fusing, Sealing.
    Bonds to itself for a permanent, watertight seal. This tape has no adhesive, so it won't dry out and crack, which can cause standard tape to fail over time. The rubber backing molds to irregular surfaces and withstands demanding conditions, making this tape a good choice for patching and sealing anything from roofs to pipes.
    Silicone Rubber—Your best choice to repair pipe, this tape withstands harsh chemicals and the widest temperature range. However, it breaks down when exposed to oil, grease, or fuel.
    Max.
    Pressure, psi
    Wd.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    For
    Fluids
    For
    Gases
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    Silicone Rubber
    1"12-130 to 5001,200150150BlueUL 94 V-0
    5496N11000000
    2"12-130 to 5001,200150150BlueUL 94 V-0
    5496N1200000
     

    Structural Oil- and Fuel-Resistant Sealants

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sealants. Structural Oil- and Fuel-Resistant Sealants, Cartridge.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sealants. Structural Oil- and Fuel-Resistant Sealants, Tube.

    Cartridge

    Tube

    Impervious to the swelling effects of oils, fuels, and solvents, use this high-strength silicone rubber sealant to assemble and repair fuel systems and tanks. Silicone rubber forms a tough, rubbery, UV-resistant seal that remains flexible over time. It's non-sagging, so it won't drip from vertical and overhead surfaces. Also known as RTV (room-temperature vulcanizing).
    Elongation and joint expansion/compression tolerance indicate flexibility—the higher the values are, the more joint movement sealants can sustain. This sealant is best suited to joints between similar materials that aren't exposed to wide temperature fluctuation.
    Container
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Mfr. Model
    No.
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Type
    Begins to
    Harden, min.
    Reaches Full
    Strength, hr.
    Elongation
    Joint Compression/Expansion
    Tolerance
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Hardness Rating
    Min.
    Max.
    For Joining
    Color
    (Clarity)
    Each
    Dow Silicone Rubber
    730 FS3Tube1224200%Not Rated300Medium Soft (Durometer 40A)-70350Composite
    Masonry
    Metal
    Plastic
    Rubber
    White (Opaque)1531N130000000
    730 FS5.8Cartridge1224200%Not Rated300Medium Soft (Durometer 40A)-70350Composite
    Masonry
    Metal
    Plastic
    Rubber
    White (Opaque)1531N14000000
     

    High-Strength Concrete Joint Sealants

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sealants. High-Strength Concrete Joint Sealants, Cartridge.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sealants. High-Strength Concrete Joint Sealants, Sausage Pack.

    Cartridge

    Sausage Pack

    Seal concrete joints in high-traffic areas—these sealants stand up to heavy wear and tear, such as steel wheel traffic. They're non-sagging, so they won't drip from vertical and overhead surfaces. Made from silicone rubber, sealants are RTV (room-temperature vulcanizing).
    Elongation and joint compression/expansion tolerance indicate flexibility—the higher the values are, the more joint movement sealants can sustain. These sealants are best suited to joints between similar materials that aren't exposed to wide temperature fluctuation. For high-wear applications, choose a harder sealant for the most abrasion resistance.
    Container
    For Max.
    Crack
    Each
    Package
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Type
    Begins to
    Harden, min.
    Reaches Full
    Strength, day
    Elongation
    Joint Compression/Expansion
    Tolerance
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Hardness Rating
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Application
    Temp. Range, ° F
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Joining
    Color
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Silicone Rubber
    20Sausage Pack6071,000%-50% to 100%20Medium Hard (Durometer 55A)1"1/2"60 to 85-20 to 300Composite
    Glass
    Masonry
    Metal
    Plastic
    Rubber
    Wood
    Gray1598N3000000121598N0310000000
    29Cartridge6071,000%-50% to 100%20Medium Hard (Durometer 55A)1"1/2"60 to 85-20 to 300Composite
    Glass
    Masonry
    Metal
    Plastic
    Rubber
    Wood
    Gray1598N400000101598N041000000
     
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