Blue RTV Silicone is specifically designed as a heavy-duty industrial gasket sealant. Recommended and designed for a wide range of sealing, bonding, protection, and waterproofing in HVAC, electrical, construction, aviation, metal working and many more applications.

What is blue RTV gasket maker used for?

J-B Weld Blue Silicone Gasket Maker & Sealant is an RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanized) Silicone gasketing material designed for use in mechanical assemblies, sealing and bonding uneven surfaces.

What is Permatex Blue RTV used for?

Permatex® Ultra Blue® RTV Silicone Gasket is a single component, room temperature vulcanizing gasketing compound designed to provide reliable “formed-in-place” gaskets for mechanical assemblies. This material cures on exposure to moisture in the air to form a tough, flexible, silicone rubber gasket.

What are the different colors of RTV for?

Blue RTV is typically good up to 450 degrees.

• Black RTV. Black RTV is the most common used in OEM assemblies. …
• Grey RTV. For high-torque applications, such as intake manifolds and close-spaced bolt profiles create higher torque loads on the sealant, grey RTV is used. …
• Red RTV. …
• Clear RTV.

What temp is blue RTV rated for?

Product Description



Temperature range -65°F to 500°F (-54°C to 260°C) intermittent; resists auto and shop fluids and vibration.

Is Blue RTV high temp?

Temperature range -75°F to 500°F intermittent; resists auto and shop fluids and vibration.

How long does it take blue silicone to cure?

24 hours

cures on exposure to moisture in the air. The product dries tack free in two hours and fully cures in 24 hours. Cure times will vary with temperature, humidity and gap.

Does RTV color matter?

Since every manufacturer can use whatever color they want to create their flavor of gasket material. RTV or Room Temperature Vulcanization sealants come in many types, colors, flavors, and work to seal for many different occasions. Also remember that each manufacturer may utilize the same color for different means.

Is RTV better than a gasket?

RTV sealant is better than primitive gaskets in most applications ie. Water pumps, thermostat housings, intake manifolds, sump pans.

Should you use RTV with a gasket?

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Can you use blue RTV water pump?

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION. A non corrosive, sensor-safe RTV silicone gasket material formulated specifically for water pumps and thermostat housings.

What is the difference between red and black RTV?

Black RTV can flex, allowing it to retain its bonds between two different material types that will heat and cool at different speeds. Grey RTV has higher density when cured for higher vibration resistance and tight tolerance applications. Red RTV is for exhaust and high heat applications.