Gasket Maker Red Cartridge

GLUEDEVIL RED GASKET MAKER is a fantastic RTV silicone rubber sealant, which can be used to replace felt, rubber, cork, paper and asbestos gaskets. Makes instant gaskets on valve covers, water pumps, oil pans, rear-end covers, thermostats, outlets, timing gear covers and whatever else needs a durable, watertight, leak-proof seal. It’s acetoxy-curing, permanently flexible and can withstand low and high temperatures ranging from -60°C to +300°C.

Description:

Elastic one-component silicone sealant

Basis:

Acetoxy-curing system. Reacts with air humidity at room temperature

Application:

Sealing of joints on heating flues, furnaces, reactors, plant pipes, housing gaskets, form-in-place gaskets, chimney construction, heaters and installation of ovens.

Properties:

Red gasket maker silicone is distinguished by its extremely good heat resistance and non-shrinking characteristic.

Colour:

Red

Technical Data :

Density 1.11g.cm

Shore A (DIN 53 505) 33

Elasticity modulus at 100% 0.7N.mm (DIN 53 504)

Tensile strength 2.6N.mm (DIN 53 504)

Elongation at break 450% (DIN 53 504)

Maximum total deformation 20%

Heat resistance: Constant Load up to +250°C

Short Term up to +300°C

Skin formation 10 Min

Full hardening 2mm per day

Preparation:

The surfaces for bonding must be dry, clean and free of loose particles.

Specifications:

• Not suitable for cylinder head gaskets or for parts permanently exposed to fuel.
• This product should not be used to replace composite head gaskets, specifically where tolerances are predetermined and are critical to engine performance.
• This product releases acetic acid during the curing process, therefore it’s not suitable to use on alkaline surfaces such as fibrous cement, concrete, asbestos, plaster or to come in contact with the following surfaces like marble, granite or any other natural stone as it may cause discolouration on the surfaces. It should also not be used at the back of mirrors as it will de-silver the mirror-backing.
• It is advisable to wear gloves whilst applying this silicone as it contains acetic acid which can irritate the skin and eyes.
• Not suitable for certain plastics such as polypropylene, polyethylene or Teflon.
• Not paintable.
• This silicone is unsuitable for fish-tanks.

Pack Sizes:

• 70ml tube blister-packed or 70ml boxed
• 310ml cartridge

Storage and Shelf Life:

GlueDevil RED GASKET MAKER has a shelf life of 12 months (the expiry date is shown on the packaging), when stored at a temperature between 0˚C to 25°C in its original unopened packaging.

Caution:

Keep out of reach of children.

Avoid contact with eyes and skin.

Curing rate will decrease in areas that aren’t properly ventilated or in low temperatures.

Health and Safety:

For more information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical products, users shall refer to the most recent Material Safety Data Sheet containing, physical, ecological, and toxicological and other safety related data.