That's interesting! I've never heard of "Permatex Green Sleeve Retainer" All I've seen around here is Loctite Threadlocker. (blue, green & red) Which is made by permatex. I wonder what Sleeve Retainer is for or if there's a difference?
Your mostly all corect. Loctite markets their commercial/industrial adhesives and sealants under the name "Loctite". Their automotive line is sold under the name "Permatex".
It was pretty simple in the old days - 242, 262, 292 = blue, red, green. Now there's a shmitload of new numbers/offerings. But your good to go with the green sleeve retainer. It's the same as what Berg calls out. I don't bother with the green on rod bolts. 262 (red) is plenty strong enough.
getsmarx wrote: ↑Wed Nov 12, 2003 9:17 pm
Hey everybody:
I am trying to figure out if Permatex Green Sleeve Retainer is equal to Loctite Green Sleeve Retainer. Item #64000
On the back of the Permatex package it states the it is manufactured by Loctite, but that doesn't mean that Permatex Vs. Loctite Sleeve Retainer are equal.
I am following the Berg catalog and using this for the rod bolts etc on the new engine I am building.
No place in my town sells anything in the Loctite packaging, just Permatex.
Charles
Permatex is an anaerobic adhesive that is used to secure slip and press fit assemblies, as well as restore the fit to worn or out-of-tolerance assemblies.
But Loctite offers higher shear strength and torque resistance for demanding mechanical loads. Its activator option allows an even faster cure if needed.
When it comes to heat, Permatex rules - it withstands temperatures up to 400°F, much higher than Loctite's 200°C limit.
Both resist oils, gasoline, and other chemicals. But Permatex has the edge on max gap fill at 0.007 inches.
So if you need to retain parts fast or at really high temps, reach for Permatex. But for maximum strength and torque resistance, Loctite may be the sleekest choice. Read on for a full run-down of their specs so you can pick the perfect sleeve retainer for your application.
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" ...Permatex is an anaerobic adhesive that is used to secure slip and press fit assemblies, as well as restore the fit to worn or out-of-tolerance assemblies."
Be careful with this part of the statement as it isn't completely correct. Worn out and over stressed fasteners should be replaced as their strength has been reduced by over tightening or overloading. That is one of the reasons fasteners have cycle limits.
Press-fit/captured fasteners have uses but they also have limitations by being "captured" only.
Their use otherwise isn't necessarily bad but again... there are limitations.
