PERMABOND A118
Anaerobic threadlocker, high strength, highest torques
High-strength universal bonding — highest torques in the Permabond A series (33/58 N·m).
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Internal reference:
49-212.FL
HS code:
3506.9190000
Permabond A118 is a high-strength anaerobic universal adhesive — designed for permanent bonding and sealing of metal parts such as bearings, gears, screws and other threaded connections with the highest torque requirements.
With a viscosity of 400 mPa·s, A118 is medium-viscosity and fills gaps up to 0.12 mm. Its high shear strength of 21 MPa and enormous torques (33 N·m breakaway, 58 N·m further) qualify the product for the most demanding anaerobic bonding applications.
The WRAS approval also permits direct contact with drinking water — a rare combination for high-strength adhesives. Excellent chemical resistance, vibration resistance, and corrosion resistance make A118 the universal choice for permanent machine and plant assembly.
Highest torques in the Permabond A series — 33 N·m breakaway torque, 58 N·m holding torque and 21 MPa shear strength. The universal choice for permanent, high-stress bonding of bearings, gears and bolted connections.
What distinguishes Permabond A118
What is Permabond A118 used for?
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Permabond A118 in direct comparison with related products of the A series.
Permabond A118 Current product | Permabond A134 → | Permabond A025 → | Permabond HH131 → | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application / Strength | High-strength universal screw locking device | Paste-like, gap 0.5 mm | High temperature, WRAS | DVGW Gas + KTW Drinking Water, M56 |
| viscosity | 400 mPa·s | paste | 750 mPa·s | paste |
| Maximum gap filling. | 0.12 mm | 0.5 mm | 0.2 mm | 0.3 mm |
| Breakaway torque | 33 N·m | 30 N·m | 13 N·m | 7 N·m |
| Further torque | 58 N·m | 50 N·m | 23 N·m | 54 N·m |
Technical data for PERMABOND A118
| Product information | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Permabond Engineering Adhesives Ltd |
| brand | Permabond |
| Container | 50 ml, 200 ml |
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Performance at final strength | |
|---|---|
| Shear strength (steel ISO10123) | 21 MPa |
| Dielectric strength | 11 kV/mm |
| Thermal conductivity | 0.19 W/(mK) |
| Physical properties | |
|---|---|
| Color | green |
| Chemical group | Acrylic Unicomponent |
| Viscosity (adhesives) | Low viscosity <500 MPas |
| Viscosity mPa·s | 400 |
| fluorescence | Yes |
| Curing values | |
|---|---|
| Maximum gap width (mm) | 0.12 |
| Handling strength (M10 steel)@23°C | 15 minutes |
| Functional strength (M10 steel) @ 23°C | 1 hour |
| Final strength (M10 steel) @ 23°C | 24 hours |
| Thermal properties | |
|---|---|
| coefficient of thermal expansion | 90 x 10-6 mm/mm/°C |
| Storage temperature (°C) | 5-25 |
| Operating temperature (°C) | -55 to 150 |
For binding values, please refer to the technical data sheet (TDS) in the "Documents" tab.
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Frequently asked questions about Permabond A118
Practical application and design questions — answered by SILITECH.
Permabond A118 is a single-component, anaerobic acrylic adhesive with a viscosity of 400 mPa·s and a gap-filling capacity of up to 0.12 mm. It is a high-strength, universal threadlocker offering the highest torque ratings in the Permabond A series. Anaerobic adhesives cure in the absence of air and in contact with metal, making them ideal for tight-tolerance metallic joints.
Anaerobic adhesives like Permabond A118 remain liquid in the bottle (due to contact with air and oxygen) and only begin to harden after bonding under anaerobic conditions and metal-to-metal contact. Curing starts at the metal surface and progresses into the bond gap. The product cures quickly on steel and copper; on stainless steel and zinc, the Permabond A905 activator may be beneficial.
Difficult to remove — Permabond A118 is high-strength (33 N·m breakaway torque). Disassembly typically requires heating the bond to 200 °C or more. Designed for permanent bonding.
Permabond A118 is approved according to WRAS drinking water regulations . These certifications qualify the product for the specified applications — such as direct contact with drinking water in the case of WRAS and KTW approvals.
Permabond A118 typically reaches handling strength after 15 minutes and functional strength after 1 hour at 23 °C on M10 steel. Final strength is reached after 24 hours. On inactive surfaces (stainless steel, zinc) or at low temperatures, the curing time is extended—Permabond A905 activator accelerates the process.
Permabond A118 is a high-strength universal threadlocker (400 mPa·s viscosity, 0.12 mm gap filling, 33 N·m breakaway torque). Permabond A134 is a high-strength paste (paste, 0.5 mm gap filling, 30 N·m breakaway torque). Both belong to the anaerobic Permabond A series.
The choice depends on the application: Permabond A118 (high-strength universal threadlocker); Permabond A134 (high-strength paste); Permabond A025 (high-temperature high-strength); Permabond HH131 (high-temperature + gas/drinking water). For inactive surfaces (stainless steel, zinc, aluminum), Permabond A905 activator be used to accelerate curing.
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Product specifications
| Product information | |
|---|---|
| Container | 50 ml or 200 ml |
| Manufacturer | Permabond Engineering Adhesives Ltd |
| brand | Permabond |
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Performance at final strength | |
|---|---|
| Shear strength (steel ISO10123) | 21 MPa |
| Dielectric strength | 11 kV/mm |
| Thermal conductivity | 0.19 W/(mK) |
| Physical properties | |
|---|---|
| Color | green |
| Chemical group | Acrylic Unicomponent |
| Viscosity (adhesives) | Low viscosity <500 MPas |
| Viscosity mPa·s | 400 |
| fluorescence | Yes |
| Curing values | |
|---|---|
| Maximum gap width (mm) | 0.12 |
| Handling strength (M10 steel)@23°C | 15 minutes |
| Functional strength (M10 steel) @ 23°C | 1 hour |
| Final strength (M10 steel) @ 23°C | 24 hours |
| Thermal properties | |
|---|---|
| coefficient of thermal expansion | 90 x 10-6 mm/mm/°C |
| Storage temperature (°C) | 5-25 |
| Operating temperature (°C) | -55 to 150 |
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Documents and datasheets
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Technical Data Sheets (TDS) are available for download:
- Permabond A118 - Technical Data Sheet FR.pdf (299 KB)
- Permabond A118 - Fiche de Sécurité FR.pdf (369 KB)
- Permabond A118 - Safety Data Sheet EN.pdf (348 KB)
- Permabond A118 - Safety Data Sheet DE.pdf (370 KB)
- Permabond A118 - Technical Data Sheet EN.pdf (332 KB)
- Permabond A118 - Technical Data Sheet DE.pdf (328 KB)