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Structural Sealants
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.
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Mfr. Model No. | Size, fl. oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Elongation | Joint Compression/ Expansion Tolerance | Hardness | Temp. Range, °F | For Joining | Choose a Color | Each | |
3M Hybrid Polymer | ||||||||||||
760 UV | 9.8 | Cartridge | 30 min. | 24 hrs. | 100% | Not Rated | Medium Hard (Durometer 55A) | -40° to 212° | Metal Metal to Plastic Metal to Rubber Metal to Composites Plastic Plastic to Rubber Plastic to Composites Rubber Rubber to Composites Composites Wood | 00000000 | 000000 | |
760 UV | 20.3 | Sausage Pack | 30 min. | 24 hrs. | 100% | Not Rated | Medium Hard (Durometer 55A) | -40° to 212° | Metal Metal to Plastic Metal to Rubber Metal to Composites Plastic Plastic to Rubber Plastic to Composites Rubber Rubber to Composites Composites Wood | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3M Polyurethane | ||||||||||||
540 | 20.3 | Sausage Pack | 90 min. | 24 hrs. | 600% | -25% to 25% | Medium Soft (Durometer 40A) | -40° to 190° | Metal Plastic Rubber Composites Wood | 00000000 | 00000 | |
551 | 20.3 | Sausage Pack | 180 min. | 24 hrs. | 600% | Not Rated | Medium (Durometer 45A) | -40° to 190° | Metal Metal to Plastic Metal to Rubber Metal to Composites Plastic Plastic to Rubber Plastic to Composites Rubber Rubber to Composites Composites Wood | White | 00000000 | 00000 |
Structural Oil- and Fuel-Resistant Sealants
Impervious to the swelling effects of oils, fuels, and solvents, use this high-strength silicone sealant to assemble and repair fuel systems and tanks. Silicone 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.
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Mfr. Model No. | Size, fl. oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Elongation | Joint Compression/ Expansion Tolerance | Tensile Strength, psi | Hardness | Temp. Range, °F | For Joining | Color | Each | |
Dow Corning Silicone | |||||||||||||
730 FS | 3 | Tube | 12 min. | 24 hrs. | 200% | Not Rated | 300 | Medium Soft (Durometer 40A) | -70° to 350° | Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Composites, Masonry | White | 0000000 | 0000000 |
730 FS | 5.8 | Cartridge | 12 min. | 24 hrs. | 200% | Not Rated | 300 | Medium Soft (Durometer 40A) | -70° to 350° | Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Composites, Masonry | White | 0000000 | 000000 |
Non-Hardening Thread Sealants with PTFE
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 sealants are designed specifically to resist gasoline and fuel oils, making them best for motors, nozzles, pump assemblies, and fuel lines.
VOC regulations restrict sales of sealants that cannot be sold to the listed jurisdictions/areas.
Container | Max. Pressure, psi | |||||||||||
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Mfr. Model No. | Size, fl. oz. | Type | For Fluids | For Gases | Temp. Range, °F | For Max. Thread Dia. | Consistency | Specifications Met | Color | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
Low Locking Strength | ||||||||||||
Gasoila Sealants | ||||||||||||
GE04 | 4 | Brush-Top Can | 10,000 | 3,000 | -100° to 600° | 2" | Paste | UL Classified | Green | __ | 00000000 | 000000 |
GE08 | 8 | Brush-Top Can | 10,000 | 3,000 | -100° to 600° | 2" | Paste | UL Classified | Green | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
GE16 | 16 | Brush-Top Can | 10,000 | 3,000 | -100° to 600° | 2" | Paste | UL Classified | Green | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
Vibra-Tite Sealants | ||||||||||||
480 | 4 | Brush-Top Can | 10,000 | 2,000 | -65° to 500° | 2" | Paste | __ | White | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
480 | 8 | Brush-Top Can | 10,000 | 2,000 | -65° to 500° | 2" | Paste | __ | White | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
480 | 16 | Brush-Top Can | 10,000 | 2,000 | -65° to 500° | 2" | Paste | __ | White | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
486 | 4 | Brush-Top Can | 150 | 100 | -55° to 300° | 2" | Paste | __ | White | CO, CT, DC, DE, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, NH, NJ, Northern VA, NY, OH, PA, RI, UT | 00000000 | 00000 |
486 | 8 | Brush-Top Can | 150 | 100 | -55° to 300° | 2" | Paste | __ | White | CO, CT, DC, DE, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, NH, NJ, Northern VA, NY, OH, PA, RI, UT | 00000000 | 00000 |
486 | 16 | Brush-Top Can | 150 | 100 | -55° to 300° | 2" | Paste | __ | White | CO, CT, DC, DE, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, NH, NJ, Northern VA, NY, OH, PA, RI, UT | 00000000 | 00000 |
Sealants | ||||||||||||
__ | 0.125 | Tube | 10,000 | 3,000 | -100° to 600° | 2" | Paste | CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified, UL Classified | Blue | __ | 00000000 | 0000 |
__ | 16 | Brush-Top Can | 10,000 | 3,000 | -100° to 600° | 2" | Paste | CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified, UL Classified | Blue | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
__ | 32 | Brush-Top Can | 10,000 | 3,000 | -100° to 600° | 2" | Paste | CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified, UL Classified | Blue | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
Non-Hardening Thread Sealants
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.
To adhere to safety standards for drinking water systems, use sealants that meet NSF/ANSI 61.
Sealants that cannot be sold to the listed regions are restricted due to local VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) regulations.
Container | Max. Pressure, psi | ||||||||||||
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Mfr. Model No. | Size | Type | For Fluids | For Gases | Minimum Temp., °F | Maximum Temp., °F | For Max. Thread Dia. | Consistency | Specifications Met | Color | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
Low Locking Strength | |||||||||||||
Loctite® Sealants | |||||||||||||
5438 | 16 fl. oz. | Brush-Top Can | 10,000 | 10,000 | -65° | 300° | 2" | Paste | __ | White | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
Vibra-Tite Sealants | |||||||||||||
481 | 2.4 fl. oz. | Tube | 150 | 100 | -65° | 500° | 2" | Paste | __ | Off-White | CO, CT, DC, DE, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, UT, Northern VA | 00000000 | 00000 |
Sealants | |||||||||||||
__ | 2 fl. oz. | Brush-Top Bottle | 10,000 | 300 | -65° | 450° | 2" | Paste | MIL-S-15204, UL Recognized Component | Gray | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
__ | 4 fl. oz. | Brush-Top Can | 6,000 | 3,000 | -100° | 600° | 2" | Paste | NSF/ANSI 61 | Blue | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
__ | 8 fl. oz. | Brush-Top Can | 6,000 | 3,000 | -100° | 600° | 2" | Paste | NSF/ANSI 61 | Blue | __ | 000000 | 00000 |
__ | 8 fl. oz. | Brush-Top Can | 10,000 | 300 | -65° | 450° | 2" | Paste | MIL-S-15204, UL Recognized Component | Gray | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
__ | 16 fl. oz. | Brush-Top Can | 6,000 | 3,000 | -100° | 600° | 2" | Paste | NSF/ANSI 61 | Blue | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
__ | 32 fl. oz. | Brush-Top Can | 6,000 | 3,000 | -100° | 600° | 2" | Paste | NSF/ANSI 61 | Blue | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
High-Strength Concrete Joint Sealants
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, 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 | ||||||||||||
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Size, fl. oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Elongation | Joint Compression/ Expansion Tolerance | Hardness | Wd. | Dp. | Temp. Range, °F | For Joining | Color | Each | |
Silicone | |||||||||||||
20 | Sausage Pack | 60 min. | 7 days | 1,000% | -50% to 100% | Medium Hard (Durometer 55A) | 1" | 1/2" | -20° to 300° | Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Composites, Glass, Masonry, Wood | Gray | 000000 | 000000 |
29 | Cartridge | 60 min. | 7 days | 1,000% | -50% to 100% | Medium Hard (Durometer 55A) | 1" | 1/2" | -20° to 300° | Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Composites, Glass, Masonry, Wood | Gray | 000000 | 00000 |
Compression Seal Tape
Wrap this tape tightly around pipe and other surfaces to seal cracks and joints without having to shut down your system.
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).
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Container Size, fl. oz. | Consistency | Touch, hrs. | Overall, hrs. | Hardness Rating | Dielectric Strength, V/mil | Temp. Range, °F | Environment | For Use On | Autoclavable | Each | |
1.69 | Thick Liquid | 12 | 24 | Extra Hard | 500 | -50° to 350° | Corrosive, Salt Spray, Submersible | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, Titanium, Polystyrene Plastic, Polycarbonate Plastic, Polyurethane Rubber, ABS Plastic, PVC Plastic, CPVC Plastic, PVDF Plastic, Polyimide Plastic, HDPE Plastic, Nylon Plastic, PEEK Plastic, Polyethylene Plastic, UHMW Plastic, Polypropylene Plastic, Glass | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Cartridge Size | Each | |
1.69 fl. oz. | 00000000 | 000000 |
For Cartridge Size | Each | |
1.69 fl. oz. | 00000000 | 00000 |