LOCTITE® 515

Features and Benefits

Gasketing product for machined metal flanges. Medium strength. 30 min fixture time. Can also fill gaps up to 0.25 mm.
LOCTITE® 515 is a medium strength (6 N/mm² tensile shear strength), medium cure speed, methacrylate-based industrial gasketing product designed for machined, rigid metal flanges. The product, which cures anaerobically, is suitable for gaps up to 0.25 mm. It is used typically as a form-in-place product for pumps, thermostats, compressors, transmission housings and axle covers.
  • Ideal for machined metal components
  • Perfect seal between components
  • For gaps up to 0.25 mm
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Technical Information

Application method Dispense system, Manual
Applications Rigid assembly gasketing, Sealing
Chemical basis / base Methacrylate
Colour Purple
Cure type Anaerobic cure
Fixture time 30.0 min.
Gap fill 0.25 mm
Key characteristics Fluorescent, For machined, rigid flanges, Strength: medium strength, Thixotropic
Lab shear strength 6.0 N/mm²
Number of components 1 part
Physical form Gel
Recommended for use with Metal: aluminium, Metal: steel
Storage temperature 8.0 - 21.0 °C
Viscosity, Brookfield - HBT, @ 25.0 °C Spindle TB, speed 0.5 rpm, Helipath 700000.0 - 1700000.0 mPa·s (cP)
Viscosity, Brookfield - HBT, @ 25.0 °C Spindle TB, speed 5.0 rpm, Helipath 150000.0 - 375000.0 mPa·s (cP)