Permatex expands high temp gasket maker range with four advanced formulations
Eric Seibold, Sr. Product and Innovations Manager at Permatex, made the introduction and noted, “The constant evolution of automotive design continues to increase the performance burden on automotive power plants. As a result, today’s engines are subject to a much higher range of thermal cycling, high temperatures, and vibration. At Permatex, we saw the need to develop an advanced line of gasket makers that could withstand extreme temperature changes and still provide a strong, durable, and reliable seal under these severe operating conditions.” Permatex Red Gasket Makers can be used for a wide range of high temperature repairs and service applications on headers, exhaust manifolds, turbochargers, slip-fit exhaust parts and more. In addition to high temperature performance and resistance to oils and common shop fluids, theses OEM Specified gasket makers are also sensor safe, low odor, and non-corrosive. Permatex ULTRA Red withstands high temperatures up to 650 °F (343 °C) intermittent. It is available in a 3.35oz tube, 9.5oz Power Bead can, and 13oz cartridge. Permatex OPTIMUM Red delivers maximum temperature performance up to 750 °F (399 °C) intermittent, offering the highest temperature range of the Red Gasket Maker line. It is available in a 3.35oz tube, 9.5oz Power Bead can, and 13oz cartridge. Permatex The Right Stuff Red One Minute and 90 Minute provide the fastest return to service while still maintaining a reliable and long lasting seal up to temperatures of 650 °F (343 °C) intermittent. With The Right Stuff Red One Minute, parts can be returned to service in one minute after application. It is available in a 3oz Power Can, 5oz and 10.1oz cartridges, and a 7.5oz Power Bead. The Right Stuff 90 Minute allows parts to be placed back into service only 90 minutes after application and offers the fastest return to service time available in a tube. It is available in a 3oz tube. Permatex Marketing Manager, Ashley Khan, added, “The expansion of the Permatex Red Gasket Maker program fills a critical niche in our market. Our wide range of gasket makers allows professional technicians and DIY customers to easily identify the best gasket maker for the job. When a professional technician and or DIY customer needs high temperature performance, they can utilize our red gasket maker. Likewise, if high flexibility is required, we have an exceptional selection of black formulations to choose from that fill that need. When the specifications call for rigid and high torque applications, we’ve got them covered with Grey.” Permatex is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of premium chemical products to the automotive maintenance and repair markets. Since 1909, Permatex has been an acknowledged leader in the development of innovative new products and services for the automotive aftermarket. Permatex markets a wide range of products under well-known ITW brand names such as Permatex®, Fast Orange®, Spray Nine®, The Right Stuff®, Threadlocker Gel Twist®, Scrubs®, and Grez-Off®. Permatex currently operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the U.K. and exports products to more than 85 countries around the world. North American operations include a headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing, distribution, and technical center in Solon, OH. Permatex is a division of ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.), a US based, NYSE listed corporation, founded in 1912. ITW is a Fortune 500 diversified manufacturing company. For more information, visit: www.permatex.com.
