3M Scotch-Weld Gasket Maker GM18 Datasheet 3M Scotch-Weld Gasket Maker GM18

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  • Description for 3M Scotch-Weld Gasket Maker GM18

    RiteLok gasket maker create formed-in-place gaskets on flanges and housings, eliminating the need for large inventories of pre-cut gaskets.

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    Chemical Resistance Chemical Resistance: Solvent resistance
    Application Type Bond, Seal against fluid leakage, Gasketing: Formed-in-place gaskets on flanges and housings, Gasketing: Form-in-place gaskets
    1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part
    Material Form Liquid, Paste (before cure)
    Substrate Aluminum, Copper (Active Fast cure), Inconel® (Inactive Slow cure), Stainless Steel (Inactive Slow cure), Nickel (Active Fast cure), Iron (Active Fast cure), Bronze (Active Fast cure), Brass (Active Fast cure), Manganese (Active Fast cure), Monel® (Active Fast cure), Kovar® (Active Fast cure), Silver (Inactive Slow cure), Cadmium (Inactive Slow cure), Zinc (Inactive Slow cure), Magnesium (Inactive Slow cure), Chemical black oxide (Inactive Slow cure), Gold (Inactive Slow cure), Galvanized steel (Inactive Slow cure), Magnetite Steel (Inactive Slow cure), Plated parts (Inactive Slow cure), Anodized Aluminum (Inactive Slow cure), Galvanized steel (Inactive Slow cure), Commercial aluminum (Active Fast cure), Pure aluminum (Inactive Slow cure)
    Industry Gearbox, Mating aluminum flanges, Engine Castings, Fill pits, scratches, and gouges in the flange surface, Flanges, Pipe flanges
    Manufacturer 3M
    Chemistry Acrylate, Polymer, Modified Urethane
    Cure Method Solvent, Anaerobic
    Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25 Room Temperature, 20 to 25
    Cure Time (min) 240 to 1,440, 30 to 240, 1,440, 1,440
    Viscosity (cPs) 300,000 to 700,000, 300,000 to 700,000
    Color Red
    Torque (psi) 70 to 110 (in.lb), 60 to 120 (in.lb)
    High Temperature Resistance (°C) 149, 149 to 204
    Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -54, Cured
    Durability Tough
  • Technical Data for 3M Scotch-Weld Gasket Maker GM18

    Overview
    • Chemical Resistance
      • Chemical Resistance : Relative Solvent Resistance - Solvent resistance
    • Application Type
      • Gasketing : Formed-in-Place Gaskets - Formed-in-place gaskets on flanges and housings, Form-in-place gaskets
      • Adhesive - Bond
      • Sealant - Seal against fluid leakage
    • 1 Part or 2 Part
      • 1-Part
    • Material Form
      • Liquid
      • Paste - Paste (before cure)
    • Substrate
      • Metal - Inconel® (Inactive Slow cure)
      • Aluminum - Commercial aluminum (Active Fast cure), Pure aluminum (Inactive Slow cure)
      • Copper - Copper (Active Fast cure)
      • Nickel - Nickel (Active Fast cure)
      • Iron - Iron (Active Fast cure)
      • Bronze - Bronze (Active Fast cure)
      • Brass - Brass (Active Fast cure)
      • Manganese - Manganese (Active Fast cure)
      • Monel - Monel® (Active Fast cure)
      • Kovar - Kovar® (Active Fast cure)
      • Silver - Silver (Inactive Slow cure)
      • Cadmium - Cadmium (Inactive Slow cure)
      • Zinc - Zinc (Inactive Slow cure)
      • Magnesium - Magnesium (Inactive Slow cure)
      • Black Oxide - Chemical black oxide (Inactive Slow cure)
      • Gold - Gold (Inactive Slow cure)
      • Plated Parts - Plated parts (Inactive Slow cure)
      • Galvanized - Galvanized steel (Inactive Slow cure)
      • Anodized Aluminum - Anodized Aluminum (Inactive Slow cure)
      • Stainless Steel - Stainless Steel (Inactive Slow cure)
      • Galvanized Steel - Galvanized steel (Inactive Slow cure)
      • Magnetite Steel - Magnetite Steel (Inactive Slow cure)
      • Other - mated surfaces
    • Industry
      • Other Transportation - Auto thermostats
      • Industrial - Sealing Fitting joints
      • Gears - Gearbox
      • Flange - Mating aluminum flanges, Flanges, Pipe flanges, Fill pits, scratches, and gouges in the flange surface
      • Engine - Engine Castings
      • Other - Fuel and water pumps
    • Chemistry
    • Application Method
      • Other - Hand applied
    • Cure Method
      • Solvent
      • Anaerobic
    • Color
      • Red
    Specifications
    Cure Specs
    Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25 Room Temperature, 20 to 25 Test Method
    Cure Time (min) 240 to 1,440, 30 to 240, 1,440, 1,440 Test Method
    Viscosity (cPs) 300,000 to 700,000, 300,000 to 700,000 Test Method
    Fixture or Handling Strength Time (min) 15 to 30 Test Method
    Set Time (min) Fast
    Bond Strength
    Torque (psi) 70 to 110 (in.lb), 60 to 120 (in.lb)
    Material Resistance
    Non-Corrosive Prevent corrosion
    High Temperature Resistance (°C) 149, 149 to 204 Test Method
    Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -54, Cured
    Vibration Resistance/Shock Resistance Shock resistance, Vibration resistance
    Hardness
    Durability Tough
    Flexibility Flexibile
    Business Information
    Shelf Life Details Storage: Store product in cool, dry area out of direct sunlight;Shelf Life: 3MTM Scotch-WeldTM Threadlocker Anaerobic Adhesives have a shelf life of 12 months when stored at 60o to 80o F (16o to 27o C) in the original unopened container.
    Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 60 to 80
    Shelf Life (mon) 12
    Not Good For
    Don't Use For Most Plastics
    Don't Use With Not recommended for use in piping systems that contain pure oxygen, Oxygen-rich environment, Chlorine or strong oxidizing substances
  • Best Practices for 3M Scotch-Weld Gasket Maker GM18

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    1. Surface Preparation

      3MTM Scotch-WeldTM Gasket Maker Anaerobic Adhesives are not recommended for use on most plastics due to potential cracking of plastic parts. Also, they are not recommended for use in piping systems that contain pure oxygen or an oxygen-rich environment, chlorine, or strong oxidizing substances.

      Ensure parts are clean, dry and free from oil, grease and dirt. For best results, clean and dry parts with solvent or 3MTM Scotch-WeldTM Activator. (Activator can also be used on inactive surfaces or to accelerate the cure on active surfaces.). NOTE: Use of a 3MTM Scotch-WeldTM Activator may reduce bond strength depending on substrates and gap. Testing is recommended to evaluate the effect.

      If not sure of surface type, always use activator. Refer to Material surface Activity and Cure Speed section for more information.

    2. Application

      Apply a continuous bead of adhesive by had tracing or by automated tracing equipment onto one surface of the flange or mating part. Circle all bolt holes. 3MTM Scotch-WeldTM Gasket Maker Anaerobic Adhesives can also be applied by screen printing, roll coating, pads, etc.

      Assemble parts and tighten as soon as possible. Making sure to apply fastening pressure evenly on all sides of the mated assemblies.

      It can be applied by tube, tracing, roll coating, or screen printing to provide an instant low pressure seal.

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Cure Temperature Test Methods
Cure Temperature Cure Time Test Method
20 to 25°C Room Temperature
20 to 25°C
Cure Time Test Methods
Cure Time Test Method
240 to 1,440 min Unprimed
30 to 240 min Primed
1,440 min
1,440 min
Fixture or Handling Strength Time Test Methods
Fixture or Handling Strength Time Fixture-Handling Strength Test Method
15 to 30 min Uncured, ISO 10964
Viscosity Test Methods
Viscosity Test Method
300,000 to 700,000 cPs Uncured, Brookfield Viscometer spindle T-E at 2.5 rpm
300,000 to 700,000 cPs Uncured, Brookfield Viscometer spindle T 20 rpm
High Temperature Resistance Test Methods
High Temperature Resistance Test Method
149°C Cured
149 to 204°C