Thread-locking adhesives are often used on threaded fasteners in sealing applications. This test method is used to determine an adhesive’ability to provide sealing capabilities under specified conditions.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the ability of adhesives used for locking and sealing threaded fasteners, to make leak-tight assemblies.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

SAE Standard

Federal Specification

Index Terms

adhesive; fluid tightness; sealing; threadlocking;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 83.180 (Adhesives)

Citing ASTM Standards

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