Anti-seize lubricant
Used to prevent corrosion, galling, and seizure between metal parts. Most often applied to shafts and
bores during assembly. Unless otherwise specified, high viscosity regular grade lithium-graphite based
anti-seize lubricant should be used.
Grease
Can be used to pre-fill (pack) bearings, boots, and seals before assembly, ease installation of
components during assembly, or fill cavities between moving parts through grease fittings after assembly.
Unless otherwise noted, refer to the machine
Operator’s Manual
or
Installation Instructions
for grease
specifications.
Thread locking compound (Threadlocker)
Used to lock threaded fasteners in position. Available in low, medium, and high strength for various size
fasteners and applications. Most thread locking compounds are applied immediately before fastener
installation. Some thread locking compounds use a wicking feature, and can be applied after fastener
installation. Most thread locking compounds allow the fastener to be removed with standard tools
once cured. High strength thread locking compounds may require applying heat to the fastener and
the surrounding area to allow fastener removal.
Note:
Some fasteners have a dry thread locking compound pre-applied (patch-loc) so no additional
thread locking compound is necessary when installing a new fastener. These fasteners are designed to
be removed and re-installed only once before applying additional thread locking compound is necessary.
Retaining compound (bearings and sleeves)
An adhesive used to secure bearings, bushings, and cylindrical parts into housings or onto shafts. When
cured, bearing and sleeve retaining compound fills the gap between mating parts with a hard resin that
increases load distribution and protects against corrosion.
Adhesive
Used to secure a variety of components immediately prior to assembly. May be recommended for
installing new components or when reusing a component that had a pre-applied adhesive such as
hood seals, mouldings, and weather-stripping.
.
Thread sealant
Used to seal threaded fittings and sensors from air, fuel, and oil pressure leaks and prevent galling and
seizure between threaded parts. A thread sealant in paste firm is preferred over sealant tape. The
sealant should remain semi-pliable to allow for component removal with standard tools. Some thread
sealants may require the use of a cleaner or primer before use.
Gasket compound
Used to create a seal between mating parts. Gasket compounds may be used with or without the
presence of a pre-formed gasket. Gasket compounds may be solvent or silicone based, and cure when
exposed to air or designed to cure in an air-less environment (anaerobic). Most gasket compounds are
designed to be applied to clean surfaces free of oil, chemical residue and previously used gaskets
or gasket compounds.
Silicone sealant
Designed for a broad variety of sealing and bonding requirements, silicone sealants are usually room
temperature vulcanizing (RTV) which form a flexible silicone rubber that bonds to a wide variety of
smooth or porous materials when cured. Standard silicone sealants are designed to perform in
temperatures from -51°F to 232°C (-60°F to 400°F), while high temperature variants can preform
in temperatures up to 343°C (650°F).
Greensmaster
®
eFlex 1800, 2100 and 2120
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