LOCTITE® SI 587 Blue Maxx Silicone Gasket Sealant
LOCTITE® SI 587 is a metallic blue, thixotropic oxime silicone paste specifically engineered for gasketing and sealing applications in plant maintenance and various sized OEM applications. This high-performance RTV silicone gasket maker forms tough, flexible gaskets directly on flanges as a formed-in-place gasket/sealant.
Key Features
- Superior Oil Resistance: Three times more oil resistant than conventional silicones, providing outstanding sealing performance against industrial and automotive engine oils
- High Temperature Performance: Withstands temperatures from -65°F to +500°F (-54°C to +260°C)
- Thixotropic Formula: Reduces migration of liquid product after application, allowing for reliable quality control in both automated dispensing and manual applications
- Sensor Safe: Safe to use with oxygen sensor equipped vehicles
- Enhanced Performance: Improves load-bearing and shock-absorbing properties of the bond area
- Versatile Compatibility: Adheres to a wide range of substrates including metals
Technical Specifications
- Color: Metallic Blue
- Type: One-part RTV silicone paste
- Cure Time: 24 hours at room temperature
- Tensile Strength: 232 psi
- Temperature Range: -65°F to +500°F (-54°C to +260°C)
- Volume: 95g tube
Recommended Applications
- Gasket replacement or gasket dressing on flanges
- Sealing stamped sheet metal applications
- Gear castings and electrical boxes
- Valve covers, rocker covers, and oil pans
- Water pumps and intake manifolds
- Rear axle housings and end seals
- Industrial maintenance and OEM gasketing applications
This general-purpose, one-part silicone adhesive sealant cures at room temperature to form a durable yet flexible rubber gasket that provides reliable, leak-proof sealing performance.