Can you use Permatex anti-seize on plastic?
This product contains no Copper, Lead, Nickel, Zinc, or any other metals, therefore it is safe for use on stainless steel and other sensitive alloys including cast iron, aluminum, titanium, copper, brass and plastic. This product can be used in a wide variety of industrial applications.
What is permatex anti-seize made of?
Product Details. Permatex Anti-Seize Lubricant is a highly refined blend of aluminum, copper and graphite lubricants, for use during assembly to prevent galling, corrosion and seizing and to assure easier disassembly. Featuring salt, corrosion and moisture resistance, this lubricant is ideal for marine use.
Is copper anti-seize better than aluminum?
Typically, copper-type anti-seize has a higher temperature tolerance than aluminium – about 1000 degrees C for copper and 850 for aluminium. Ballpark. Nickel-based compounds go up to about 1300 degrees C.
What is anti-seize grease used for?
Anti-seize products are applied to bolts, fasteners, flanges and other clamped interfaces to prevent galling, seizing and corrosion, as well as lubricating to ease disassembly.
Where should you not use anti-seize?
Do not use anti-seize as a lubricant such as on caliper slide pins or on threads for a bushing press or any mechanical assembly that requires a lubricant. Do not use anti-seize on exposed threads because the compound can attract contaminants that may contribute to thread damage when the fastener is removed.
Does Antisemize prevent rust?
Like Silver Grade, Food Grade Anti-Seize protects metal parts against rust, corrosion, galling and seizure at temperatures up to 1800° F.
Is permatex anti seize silicone based?
Permatex Anti-Seize Lubricant This product contains a refined blend of aluminum, copper and graphite lubricants that can be used on slow moving parts.
How long does Anti Seize last?
5 year
Anti-Seize Special™ has a shelf life of 5 year or more when stored in a closed container. Shelf life may be much longer depending upon storage location and conditions. Store with container tightly sealed in a cool dry place for optimum shelf life. If slight separation occurs, stir product.
Does copper grease prevent rust?
It protects against corrosion and can also be used between callipers and brake pads to prevent squeal. Holts Copper Grease can be used to stop seizing and prevent rust on areas such as wheel bolts, exhaust brackets, flanges and studs.
Is anti seize better than grease?
Designed to convert torque to tightening force more efficiently, anti-seize is formulated with high solids content and a carrier grease….Anti-Seize.
| Grease | Anti-Seize |
|---|---|
| Good for fast-moving, low contact, low pressure applications | Good for slow-moving, extremely high contact and high-pressure applications |
When should you not use anti seize?
If the thread is already damaged or cross-threaded, do not use anti-seize to help install the fastener. The threads need to be chased, re-tapped, or repaired. Do not use anti-seize as a lubricant such as on caliper slide pins or on threads for a bushing press or any mechanical assembly that requires a lubricant.
Where should you not use copper grease?
Copper Grease has poor lubricating properties. It is in fact an anti-seize compound. Never use Copper Grease on the back side of a brake disc mounting face as this can increase the Disc run out lead to DTV (Disc Thickness Variation) causing brake judder.
Is anti-seize the same as copper grease?
Copper grease is an anti-seize grease as opposed to a lubricant.
When should you not use copper anti seize?
Copper Grade Anti-Seize is copper in color and is not recommended for applications where copper is prohibited. Like Silver Grade, Copper Anti-Seize protects metal parts against rust, corrosion, galling and seizure at temperatures up to 1800° F.