Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® 515™
August-2016

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE

LOCTITE® 515™ provides the following product
characteristics: Cure Speed vs. Substrate
Technology Acrylic The rate of cure will depend on the substrate used. The graph
Chemical Type Methacrylate ester below shows the shear strength developed with time on grit
Appearance (uncured) Opaque, dark purpleLMS blasted steel lap shears compared to different materials and
tested according to ISO 4587.
Fluorescence Positive under UV lightLMS
Components One component -
100
requires no mixing

% of Full Strength on Steel

Viscosity High Steel
Cure Anaerobic 75
Application Sealing

50
Aluminum
®
LOCTITE 515™ cures when confined in the absence of air
between close fitting metal surfaces. It seals close fitting joints 25
between rigid metal faces and flanges and will flex with minor
flange movements. Provides resistance to low pressures
0
immediately after assembly of flanges. Typically used as a 1min 5min 10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
form-in-place gasket for pumps, thermostats, compressors, Cure Time
transmission housings and axle covers.
Cure Speed vs. Bond Gap
UL Classification The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. The following
Classified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.® MH8007 - graph shows shear strength developed with time on grit blasted
steel lap shears at different controlled gaps and tested
Fire hazard is small. No flash point in liquid state. Ignition
according to ISO 4587.
temperature 467°C. For use in devices handling gasoline,
petroleum oils, natural gas (pressure not over 300
100
% of Full Strength on Steel

PSIG), butane and propane not exceeding 2 in. pipe size. 0.05 mm
Note: This is a regional approval. Please contact your local
Technical Service Center for more information and clarification. 75

Approved by the Australian Gas Association Certificate 50

number 2590 Class II rated working pressure 500 kPa, working
temperature -10 to 150°C. Note: This is a regional approval.
Please contact your local Technical Service Center for more 25
information and clarification.
0.25 mm
0
1min 5min 10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL Cure Time
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.1
Viscosity, Brookfield - HBT, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP): Cure Speed vs. Temperature
Spindle TB, speed 0.5 rpm, Helipath 700,000 to 1,700,000LMS The rate of cure will depend on the ambient temperature. The
Spindle TB, speed 5.0 rpm, Helipath 150,000 to 375,000LMS graph below shows the shear strength developed with time on
grit blasted steel lap shears at different temperatures and
Flash Point - See SDS tested according to ISO 4587.
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% of Full Strength on Steel 100 Cured for 24 hours @ 22 °C

Compressive Shear Strength, ISO 10123:
Steel pins and collars N/mm² ≥5.0LMS
75 (psi) (≥725)

Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587:

40 °C
50 Steel (grit blasted) N/mm² 6.0
5 °C (psi) (870)

Tensile Strength, ISO 6922:

25
Steel (grit blasted) N/mm² 14
(psi) (2,030)
0 Cured for 24 hours @ 90 °C, tested @ 22 °C
1min 5min 10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587:
Cure Time Steel (grit blasted) N/mm² ≥6.9LMS
(psi) (≥1,000)
Cure Speed vs. Activator
Where cure speed is unacceptably long, or large gaps are TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
present, applying activator to the surface will improve cure The following tests refer to the effect of environment on strength.
speed. The graph below shows the shear strength developed This is not a measure of sealing performance.
with time on grit blasted steel lap shears using Activator
SF 7471™ and SF 7649™ and tested according to ISO Cured for 1 week @ 22 °C.
4587. Lap Shear Strength, ISO 4587:
Steel (grit blasted)
100
% of Full Strength on Steel

75 Activator SF 7649™ Hot Strength

Tested at temperature
100
50
% Strength @ 22 °C

75
25
Activator SF 7471™
No Activator 50
0
1min 5min 10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
Cure Time 25

TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL

Physical Properties: 0
0 50 100 150
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, 80×10-6 Temperature, °C
ISO 11359-2, K-1
Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity, ISO 8302, 0.1
W/(m·K) Cold Strength
Specific Heat, kJ/(kg·K) 0.3 This product has been tested to -75°C (-100 F). This product
may work below this temperature, but has not been tested.
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
Adhesive Properties Heat Aging
Aged at temperature indicated and tested @ 22 °C
Cured for 1 hour @ 22 °C
250
% of Full Strength on Steel

Compressive Shear Strength, ISO 10123:

Steel pins and collars N/mm² ≥5.0LMS
(psi) (≥725) 200

150
100 °C
100
120 °C
50
150 °C
0
0 250 500 750 1000
Exposure Time, hours

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Chemical/Solvent Resistance Storage

Aged under conditions indicated and tested @ 22 °C Store product in the unopened container in a dry location.
% of initial strength Storage information may be indicated on the product container
Environment °C 500 h 1000 h labeling.
Optimal Storage: 8 °C to 21 °C. Storage below 8 °C or
Motor oil 125 160 165 greater than 28 °C can adversely affect product properties.
Gasoline 22 20 15 Material removed from containers may be contaminated during
Water/glycol 50/50 87 80 80 use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel
Corporation cannot assume responsibility for product which
DEF (AdBlue® ) 22 60 60
has been contaminated or stored under conditions other than
those previously indicated. If additional information is required,
GENERAL INFORMATION please contact your local Technical Service Center or
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen Customer Service Representative.
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.
Conversions
For safe handling information on this product, consult the (°C x 1.8) + 32 = °F
Safety Data Sheet (SDS). kV/mm x 25.4 = V/mil
mm / 25.4 = inches
Where aqueous washing systems are used to clean the µm / 25.4 = mil
surfaces before bonding, it is important to check for N x 0.225 = lb
compatibility of the washing solution with the adhesive. In N/mm x 5.71 = lb/in
some cases these aqueous washes can affect the cure and N/mm² x 145 = psi
performance of the adhesive. MPa x 145 = psi
This product is not normally recommended for use on plastics N·m x 8.851 = lb·in
(particularly thermoplastic materials where stress cracking of N·m x 0.738 = lb·ft
the plastic could result). Users are recommended to confirm N·mm x 0.142 = oz·in
compatibility of the product with such substrates. mPa·s = cP

Directions for use:

Note:
1. For best performance bond surfaces should be clean and The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including the
free from grease. recommendations for use and application of the product are based on our
2. The product is designed for close fitting flanged parts with knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this TDS. The product
can have a variety of different applications as well as differing application and
gaps up to 0.25 mm (0.01 in). working conditions in your environment that are beyond our control. Henkel is,
3. Apply manually as a continuous bead or by screen therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for the production processes
printing to one surface of the flanges. and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended
applications and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own
4. Low pressures (<0.05 MPa, <7.3 psi) may be used when prior trials to confirm such suitability of our product.
testing to confirm a complete seal immediately after Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or any other
assembly and before curing. written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned product is excluded,
except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or personal
5. Flanges should be tightened as soon as possible after injury caused by our negligence and any liability under any applicable mandatory
assembly to avoid shimming. product liability law.

In case products are delivered by Henkel Belgium NV, Henkel Electronic

Loctite Material SpecificationLMS Materials NV, Henkel Nederland BV, Henkel Technologies France SAS and
LMS dated January-14, 2000. Test reports for each batch are Henkel France SA please additionally note the following:
In case Henkel would be nevertheless held liable, on whatever legal ground,
available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports include Henkel’s liability will in no event exceed the amount of the concerned delivery.
selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to
specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive
In case products are delivered by Henkel Colombiana, S.A.S. the following
controls are in place to assure product quality and disclaimer is applicable:
consistency. Special customer specification requirements may The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including the
be coordinated through Henkel Quality. recommendations for use and application of the product are based on our
knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this TDS. Henkel is,
therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for the production processes
and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended
applications and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own
prior trials to confirm such suitability of our product.
Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or any other
written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned product is excluded,
except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or personal
injury caused by our negligence and any liability under any applicable mandatory
product liability law.

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In case products are delivered by Henkel Corporation, Resin Technology
Group, Inc., or Henkel Canada Corporation, the following disclaimer is
applicable:
The data contained herein are furnished for information only and are believed to
be reliable. We cannot assume responsibility for the results obtained by others
over whose methods we have no control. It is the user's responsibility to
determine suitability for the user's purpose of any production methods mentioned
herein and to adopt such precautions as may be advisable for the protection of
property and of persons against any hazards that may be involved in the handling
and use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation specifically
disclaims all warranties expressed or implied, including warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, arising from sale or use
of Henkel Corporation’s products. Henkel Corporation specifically
disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental damages of any kind,
including lost profits. The discussion herein of various processes or
compositions is not to be interpreted as representation that they are free from
domination of patents owned by others or as a license under any Henkel
Corporation patents that may cover such processes or compositions. We
recommend that each prospective user test his proposed application before
repetitive use, using this data as a guide. This product may be covered by one or
more United States or foreign patents or patent applications.

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