VIDEO: Different Instructions For Different Sealants
Andrew Markel discusses the variety of sealants for vehicles, and how it is important to follow the directions on each, as they have different applications. Sponsored by Bar’s Leaks.
Engine Gasket Guide: Are You Pairing The Gasket With The Correct Sealant And Surface?
There are endless combinations of engines, applications and gaskets on the market. But how do you match the gasket with the correct installation procedures? Here is a quick guide on how to match gaskets with the correct sealants and surface treatments.
Gasket Guide: Match A Sealant With Every Type of Gasket
Cork/Composite Gaskets Sealants: Cork and composite gaskets can seal a variety of underhood applications from valve covers to carburetors. The type of sealant used with these gaskets depends on a variety of factors. First, you must consider if the gasket needs to remain flexible. Second, you need to consider the temperatures the sealant will have
Loctite Named Official Adhesives And Sealants Brand For Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series In 2014
Henkel Corp. and its Loctite brand of engineering adhesives and sealants will again be title sponsor of the third Annual Loctite Fight Under the Lights for rounds 13 and 14 (Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20) of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Tech Update: Gaskets, Seals, Sealants and Fasteners
Some gaskets can go the distance, while others can not. The factors that typically cause a gasket to fail include age, heat, thermal expansion, abrasion, pressure, vibration, corrosion, material breakdown or poor design.
ITW Acquires Slime Tire Sealant Products
Acquisition includes Accessories Marketing, Inc., Slime creator and manufacturer.
Tech Tip: GM Liquid Gasket/Engine Sealants Information
In 2005, General Motors consolidated the use of all liquid gaskets/engine sealants. At that time, two sealants replaced all previous sealants referred to in service information and/or the service manual.
Tech Feature: Healing the Reputation of Sealants
A new generation of stop leaks emerging in the marketplace is working hard to shed the old reputation of stop leaks as dangerous “snake oils” that do more harm than good. This includes an oil-based stop leak for mobile air conditioners (A/C) that reacts to oxygen while lubricating the system. Accompanying the new style of A/C stop leak is a chemical sealant for cooling system leaks that does not use any harmful metallic filings or pellets to plug the leak.
Tech Tip: Checking of Sealant in Mobile A/C Systems Can Help Prevent Damage to Service Equipment and Loss of Warranty
Neutronics Refrigerant Analysis has issued a service advisory to all automotive and fleet technicians to check for the presence of sealant in mobile A/C systems before attempting service or repair. If the sealant is not detected beforehand, it can ….
Cliplight Introduces Auto Industry’s Only Warranty for Mobile A/C System Sealant
Cliplight Manufacturing Inc., a manufacturer of professional tools and service products, introduces the Super Seal Premium (SSP) Warranty. SSP is the only a/c sealant product to offer a warranty covering damage to mobile a/c system components.