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Long description	LOCTITE 5188 is a highly flexible sealant and developed for use on rigid metal flange connections. This product is particularly suitable for use on aluminium where very good adhesion is required, such as gearboxes and engine oil sumps, and provides an instant low-pressure seal. It offers great flexibility, excellent chemical resistance and superior adhesion even with light oil contamination on the flange surface and hardens in the absence of air between tight-fitting metal surfaces.
Details	High elasticity after heat ageing Very good adhesion to metals, especially aluminium Enables flange constructions with direct metal contact Immediate sealing at low pressure Excellent chemical resistance of the hardened product Excellent thermal resistance of the hardened product Oil tolerant
Pros	Ideal for sealing all types of rigid metal flanges, especially aluminium flanges Superior adhesion Excellent chemical resistance - Very flexible Excellent performance in demanding applications
Application range	For many applications in industry and in the automotive sector where excellent adhesion and flexibility is desired Typical applications include metal flange connections, e.g. gearbox, housing, etc.
Properties	Product type: anaerobic surface sealant Colour: red, fluorescent Viscosity: 23,000 mPa/s (thixotropic) Tensile shear strength on steel: 7 N/mm2 Tensile shear strength on aluminium: 8 N/mm2 Elongation at break: 180% Sealing under ambient interaction with engine oil, water/glycol: excellent
Benefits	Tolerates micro-movements on highly stressed flanges Suitable for lightweight flange constructions Controlled technical tolerances Enables inline testing for leaks Suitable for contact with oil and coolant Ideal for applications in the engine compartment Also seals when there is minor oily contamination

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