Vibra-Tite 125 Technical Data

Technical Data Sheet

125 Cure Rate

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5 20 30 1 4 8 24

Cure Time

Percent of Cure

Vibra-Tite® 125

Product Description

Vibra-Tite 125 Gel Threadlocker i s a n anaerobic
thread lo cking a dhesive for a ll ty pes o f metal,
threaded f asteners. C ured p erformance s hows
controlled m edium strength w ith g ood t emperature
and s olvent r esistance a gainst water an d n on-polar
solvents. T his p roduct c ures rapidly o n p lated, o ily
metal surfaces or inactive surfaces.

Typical Applications

Replaces lock washers and plastic inserts. Locks
machine tool a ccess bol ts, s tuds, a nd hy draulic
system b olts. U sed on g ear box bol ts/drive shaft,
bearing co ver cap s crews, counter s unk s crews,
conveyor roller bolts and construction equipment.

Instructions for Use

Ensure p arts ar e cl ean, d ry and f ree f rom o il an d
grease.

Procedure for Application

Product is normally hand applied from the bottle onto
threaded parts.

Compatible Primers

Primers such as V ibra-Tite E xcel 6 11 (P rimer N) or
Excel 6 12 ( Primer T ) can be u sed. T he u se o f
primers can result in lower strength and performance
should be tested after full cure.

Technical Features

Resin: Modified acrylate
Color: Blue
Fixture Speed w/Primer: <1 seconds
Fixture Speed w/o Primer: 5-10 min @ 77ºF
Viscosity: Gel
Gap Fill: 0.0015"
Max. Operating Temp: -65°F to +300°F

Gel Threadlocker

November 2016

Cured Performance

Full Cure Time: 24 hours @ 68°F
Typical Breakaway Strength:
3/8 Phos-oil 100 – 130 lb-ins
Typical Prevailing Strength:
3/8 Phos-oil 40 – 60 lb-ins

Environmental and Fluid Resistance

(Shear strength values after 1,000 hours.)
Typical Values
Heat age @ 150
Engine oil @ 150
Brake fluid @ 150
ATF @ 150
50/50 water/ethylene glycol @ 120
Water @ 100
Gasoline @ 25
Diesel fuel @ 25
Ethyl Alcohol @25

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C 100%

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C 100%

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C 95%

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C 85%

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C 85%

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C 95%

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C 100%

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C 95%

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C 85%

Technical Data Sheet

Vibra-Tite® 125

General Information

Storage

Product should be stored in a cool and dry location at
temperatures b etween 14°F ( -10°C) to 86°F ( 30°C).
Shelf l ife i s 2 years from date of manufacture when
stored at 72±8°F (22±4°C).

Note

Using Vibra-Tite 125 is e asy, th e p roduct is color
coded b lue an d o nce cu red, i t s eals a nd v ibration
proofs t he a ssembly, giving controlled br eak l oose
and prevailing to rque. W hen f orce is a pplied, th e
parts b reak loose ( first movement) b ut it will ta ke
several turns before the cured film will stop resisting
the t urning a ction, t hus ensuring against accidental
component disassembly.

Gel Threadlocker

November 2016