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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Application Type	Seal against fluid leakage, Gasketing: Formed-in-place gaskets on flanges and housings, Bond, Gasketing: Form-in-place gaskets
1 Part or 2 Part	1 Part
Material Form	Liquid, Paste (before cure)
Substrate	Aluminum, Brass (Active Fast cure), Bronze (Active Fast cure), Copper (Active Fast cure), Iron (Active Fast cure), Kovar® (Active Fast cure), Manganese (Active Fast cure), Monel® (Active Fast cure), Nickel (Active Fast cure), Anodized Aluminum (Inactive Slow cure), Cadmium (Inactive Slow cure), Chemical black oxide (Inactive Slow cure), Galvanized steel (Inactive Slow cure), Gold (Inactive Slow cure), Inconel® (Inactive Slow cure), Magnesium (Inactive Slow cure), Magnetite Steel (Inactive Slow cure), Plated parts (Inactive Slow cure), Silver (Inactive Slow cure), Stainless Steel (Inactive Slow cure), Zinc (Inactive Slow cure), Galvanized steel (Inactive Slow cure), Commercial aluminum (Active Fast cure), Pure aluminum (Inactive Slow cure)
Industry	Mating aluminum flanges, Gearbox, Engine Castings, Fill pits, scratches, and gouges in the flange surface, Flanges, Pipe flanges
Manufacturer	3M
Chemistry	Polymer, Modified Urethane, Acrylate
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)
Relative Solvent Resistance	Chemical Resistance: Solvent resistance
High Temperature Resistance (°C)	149, 149 to 204
Low Temperature Resistance (°C)	-54, Cured
Durability	Tough

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Technical Data for 3M Scotch-Weld Gasket Maker GM18

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Overview

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 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)
- Brass - Brass (Active Fast cure)
- Bronze - Bronze (Active Fast cure)
- Copper - Copper (Active Fast cure)
- Iron - Iron (Active Fast cure)
- Kovar - Kovar® (Active Fast cure)
- Manganese - Manganese (Active Fast cure)
- Monel - Monel® (Active Fast cure)
- Nickel - Nickel (Active Fast cure)
- Cadmium - Cadmium (Inactive Slow cure)
- Black Oxide - Chemical black oxide (Inactive Slow cure)
- Gold - Gold (Inactive Slow cure)
- Magnesium - Magnesium (Inactive Slow cure)
- Plated Parts - Plated parts (Inactive Slow cure)
- Silver - Silver (Inactive Slow cure)
- Zinc - Zinc (Inactive Slow cure)
- Galvanized - Galvanized steel (Inactive Slow cure)
- Anodized Aluminum - Anodized Aluminum (Inactive Slow cure)
- Galvanized Steel - Galvanized steel (Inactive Slow cure)
- Magnetite Steel - Magnetite Steel (Inactive Slow cure)
- Stainless Steel - Stainless Steel (Inactive Slow cure)
- Other - mated surfaces
Industry
- Other Transportation - Auto thermostats
- Industrial - Sealing Fitting joints
- Flange - Mating aluminum flanges, Flanges, Pipe flanges, Fill pits, scratches, and gouges in the flange surface
- Gears - Gearbox
- Engine - Engine Castings
- Other - Fuel and water pumps
Chemistry
- Acrylic - Acrylate
- Other - Polymer
- Polyurethane - Modified Urethane
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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