Loctite 518 Gasket Maker Flange Sealant 2096059, 50 mL Tube
- The Loctite 518 Gasket Maker (part number 2096059) is a primerless, anaerobic flange sealant designed for forming flexible, reliable gaskets on aluminum, iron, and steel mating surfaces when conventional gaskets are unavailable.
- Features:
- Anaerobic curing formulation — cures in the absence of air between close-fitting metal surfaces for strong, durable seals
- Primerless application — tolerates minor surface contaminants and eliminates the need for primer prep
- Semi-flexible, solvent-resistant seal — adapts to surface irregularities and resists tearing or decay over time
- Gap-filling capability up to 0.25 mm — bridges uneven surfaces for effective sealing
- Easy disassembly — parts separate cleanly, and old sealant can be removed with a putty knife after extended service
- Specifications:
- Application Method: Dispense System, Manual
- Applications: Rigid Assembly Gasketing, Sealing
- Color: Red
- Cure Type: Anaerobic Cure
- Fixture Time, Steel: 25.0 min.
- Gap Fill, Unprimed: 0.25 mm
- Key Characteristics: Fluorescent, For machined, rigid flanges, Immediate Low Pressure Sealing, Strength: Medium Strength, Surface Contamination-Tolerant, Thixotropic
- Operating Temperature: -55.0 - 150.0 °C (-65.0 - 300.0 °F )
- Physical Form: Gel
- Specific Gravity, @ 25.0 °C: 1.1
- Substrates: Metal: Aluminum, Metal: Iron - Cast Iron, Metal: Passive Metal, Metal: Steel
- Technology: Acrylic
- Viscosity: 750000.0 mPa·s (cP)
- UPC: 079340010772
- The Loctite 2096059 can also be referred to as Loctite 518 flange sealant, anaerobic gasket maker, semi-flexible flange sealant, primerless gasket maker, metal flange sealant.
Loctite, a Henkel brand known for industrial adhesives and sealants, offers the 518 Gasket Maker (PN 2096059)—a gel-like anaerobic sealant that forms flexible, solvent-resistant gaskets on rigid metal flanges, ideal for emergency flange sealing without pre-cut gaskets.
Q: Do I need primer before applying Loctite 518?
A: No, this product is primerless—its formulation allows curing even with minor surface contamination, simplifying application and saving prep time.
Q: How large of a gap can this sealant handle?
A: Loctite 518 can fill gaps up to 0.25 mm (approximately 0.01 in), adapting to surface imperfections while forming a reliable seal.
Q: Is it easy to disassemble parts sealed with this product?
A: Yes, even after long-term use, parts can be disassembled cleanly, and old sealant removed with a putty knife, reducing maintenance hassle.
