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LOCTITE

515November-201

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

LOCTITE

515 provides the following product

characteristics:

Technology Acrylic

Chemical Type Methacrylate ester

Appearance (uncured) Opaque, dark purpleLMS

Fluorescence Positive under UV lightLMS

Components One component - requires no mixing

Viscosity High

Cure Anaerobic

Application Sealing

LOCTITE

515 cures when confined in the absence of air

between close fitting metal surfaces. It seals close fitting joints

between rigid metal faces and flanges and will flex with minor

flange movements. Provides resistance to low pressures

immediately after assembly of flanges. Typically used as a

form-in-place gasket for pumps, thermostats, compressors,

transmission housings and axle covers.

UL Classification

Classified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

MH8007 -

Fire hazard is small. No flash point in liquid state. Ignition

temperature 467C. For use in devices handling gasoline,

petroleum oils, natural gas (pressure not over 300

PSIG), butane and propane not exceeding 2 in. pipe size.

Note: This is a regional approval. Please contact your local

Technical Service Center for more information and clarification

TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIALSpecific Gravity @ 25 C 1.1

Flash Point - See MSDS

Viscosity, Brookfield - HBT, 25 C, mPas (cP):

Spindle TB, speed 0.5 rpm, Helipath 700,000 to 1,700,000LMS

Spindle TB, speed 5.0 rpm, Helipath 150,000 to 375,000LMS

TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE

Cure Speed vs. SubstrateThe rate of cure will depend on the substrate used. The graphbelow shows the shear strength developed with time on gritblasted steel lap shears compared to different materials andtested according to ISO 4587.

%ofF

ullStrength

onSteel

Cure Time

100

75

50

25

01min 5min 10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72

Steel

Aluminum

Cure Speed vs. Bond GapThe rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. The followigraph shows shear strength developed with time on grit blaststeel lap shears at different controlled gaps and testaccording to ISO 4587.

%

ofF

ullStrength

onSteel

Cure Time

100

75

50

25

01min 5min 10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72

0.05 mm

0.25 mm

Cure Speed vs. TemperatureThe rate of cure will depend on the ambient temperature. Thgraph below shows the shear strength developed with time ogrit blasted steel lap shears at different temperatures atested according to ISO 4587.

%ofF

ullStreng

thonSteel

Cure Time

100

75

50

25

01min 5min 10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72

40 C

5C

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TDS LOCTITE

515, November-20

GENERAL INFORMATION

This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygenand/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected asa sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials

For safe handling information on this product, consult theMaterial Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

Where aqueous washing systems are used to clean thesurfaces before bonding, it is important to check for

compatibility of the washing solution with the adhesive. Insome cases these aqueous washes can affect the cure andperformance of the adhesive.

This product is not normally recommended for use on plastics(particularly thermoplastic materials where stress cracking ofthe plastic could result). Users are recommended to confirmcompatibility of the product with such substrates.

Directions for use:

1. For best performance bond surfaces should be clean andfree from grease.

2. The product is designed for close fitting flanged parts withgaps up to 0.25 mm.

3. Apply manually as a continuous bead or by screenprinting to one surface of the flanges.

4. Low pressures (