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Description for 3M Rite-Lok Retaining Compound RT20G
Green, HIGH RELIABILITY, MACHINERY ADHESIVE, EFFECTIVE IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS. RiteLok retaining compounds are used in the assembly of all coaxial components such as bearings, gears, shafts, bushes, pulleys, cylinder liners and rotors.Application Type Bond 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Liquid Industry Automotive cylinder liners, Gears, Marine cylinder liners, Shafts Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Dimethacrylate Cure Method Anaerobic Cure Time (min) 1,440 Viscosity (cPs) 5,000, High, 10,000 to 30,000 Color Green High Temperature Resistance (°C) 232 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -54 -
Technical Data for 3M Rite-Lok Retaining Compound RT20G
Overview
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Application Type
- Adhesive - Bond
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Liquid
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Industry
- Marine - Marine cylinder liners
- Automotive - Automotive cylinder liners
- Gears
- Shafts
- Other - Assembly of all coaxial components, Bearings, Bushes, Pulleys, Cylinder liners, Rotors, Heat exchanger tubes
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Chemistry
- Acrylic - Dimethacrylate
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Cure Method
- Anaerobic
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Color
- Green
Specifications
Cure Specs
Cure Time (min) 1,440 Viscosity (cPs) 5,000, High, 10,000 to 30,000 Test Method Fixture or Handling Strength Time (min) 30 to 40, 10 Bond Strength
General Bond Strength (psi) Medium-high strength, High Shear Strength (psi) 2,000 to 3,000 Test Method Compressive Strength (psi) 3,475 Test Method Material Resistance
High Temperature Resistance (°C) 232 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -54 Business Information
Shelf Life Details 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Retaining Compound Anaerobic Adhesives have a shelf life of twelve months when stored at 60° to 80°F (16° to 27°C) in the original unopened container. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 61 to 81 Shelf Life (mon) 12 -
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Viscosity Test Methods
Viscosity | Test Method | Temperature |
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5,000 cPs | Brookfield RVT #4 spindle @ 20 rpm | 25°C |
High | ||
10,000 to 30,000 cPs | Brookfield Viscometer spindle RTV#4 at 2.5 rpm |
Compressive Strength Test Methods
Compressive Strength | Type | Substrate | Test Method |
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3,475 psi | Compressive Shear | Steel pins (grit blasted) and collars | Reference ISO 10123 |
Shear Strength Test Methods
Shear Strength | Test Method |
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2,000 to 3,000 psi | ASTM D1002 |

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