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Technical Data Sheet
Vibra-Tite® 546
Retaining Compound
September 2012
Product Description
Vibra-TITE 546 is a quick fixturing high strength
flexible, anaerobic retaining compound designed to
bond metal cylindrical assemblies. The product
performs on aluminum, steel, plated, stainless steel,
and special alloy parts. 546 exhibits excellent
temperature and solvent resistant.
Typical Applications
Locks shaft and hubs together for gears, bearing,
bushings. Bonds pins, adaptors, plugs, specially
designed to bond ring gears to housings.
Properties of Uncured Material
Chemical Type Anaerobic
Appearance Green
Toxicity Low
Solids 100%
Viscosity @ 25ºC, cP
Brookfield RVT,
Spindle 5 @ 20 rpm 1250 to 2700
Specific Gravity 1.16
Performance of Cured Material
Typical Values
Fixture Time 1-5 min @ 72oF
Full Cure Time 24 hrs @ 72oF
Temperature Range -60oF to 300oF
(-51oC to 150oC)
Shear Strength
After 1 hour cure
Steel pins and collars >2000 psi
After 24 hour cure
Steel pins and collars >3000 psi
Static shear strength was measured on cylindrical
parts with a 0.002” diametrical clearance.
Environmental and Fluid Resistance
(Shear strength values)
Typical Values
Heat age 100%
Engine oil@ 150oC 98%
Brake fluid @ 150oC 100%
ATF @ 150oC 80%
50/50 water/ethylene glycol @120oC 80%
Water @ 100oC 85%
Gasoline @ 25oC 100%
Diesel fuel @ 25oC 100%
Ethyl Alcohol @25oC 95%
General Information
Storage
Product should be stored in a cool and dry location at
temperatures between 14°F (-10°C) to 86°F (30°C).
Shelf life is 2 years from date of manufacture when
stored at 72±8°F (22±4°C).
Note
The data 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
recommended that the product be tested in the
application for which it is to be used.
Health & Safety in use
IRRITANT: Contains Methacrylate Esters which
may irritate eyes, respiratory organs and skin. In case
of contact with the skin, wash immediately with
plenty of water.
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