CUSTOMER & END PRODUCT

• Arempee Compressors, India manufactures Air Compressors

SITUATION

• Metallic gaskets were used to seal the valve plate to cylinder head in top block assembly

• Field complaints of air & oil leakage after long running hours

• Inconsistent performance

LOCTITE® SOLUTIONS

• Loctite® 596 high temperature silicone gives 100% seal; resists to 315℃

• Compressor assembly tested for high pressure & temperature -> 40 bar @ 240℃

BENEFITS

• 100% sealing: fills voids and surface imperfections

• Withstands back pressure and temperature

• No field complaints – Savings on service cost!

• Lower cost of assembly -> 40% savings in gasket costs