DETROIT, April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Henkel today introduced its new Loctite
5810 Polyacrylate Sealant, which combines the benefits of liquid silicone and
anaerobic gaskets for a 56 percent improved permeation resistance over
traditional sealants.  The unique properties of the sealant help OEMs and
suppliers cut costs, improve reliability and meet governmental regulations.
Loctite 5810 Polyacrylate Sealant also improves permeation resistance to
oil/fuel vapors to meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations for
vehicles.
    The new sealant delivers one complete solution to a number of complex
powertrain challenges by providing a more durable seal for automotive engine,
transmission and driveline applications at up to 95 percent lower material
cost than conventional molded gaskets.
    "As the market leader of liquid sealants, Henkel set out to develop the
most effective liquid gasket solution to meet the widest range of needs," said
Mark Neuenschwander, new business development and marketing manager -
Gasketing Products, Henkel.  "Our customers told us their 'ideal gasketing
solution,' would combine all the advantages of silicone and anaerobic products
-- this was our motivation behind Loctite 5810 Polyacrylate Sealant."
    Henkel's research and development group in Rocky Hill, Conn., developed
the new product with significant input from OEMs and suppliers.  The result of
this collaboration is a sealant that delivers excellent manufacturing
flexibility, good resistance to powertrain fluids and ensures a strong seal.
The unusual chemical properties of Loctite 5810 Polyacrylate Sealant provide
long open time, allowing up to 60 minutes between assembly steps, which helps
eliminate scrap during manufacturing.  Even with all this flexibility, the
sealant still delivers a robust, pressure-resistant seal.  Loctite 5810 also
has excellent adhesion and permeation resistance, which provides an
outstanding seal, regardless of the application.
    The superior oil resistance of Loctite 5810 is enhanced since the sealant
has no silicone plasticizers, which can cause a chemical reaction with engine
and transmission oil leading to foaming and potential mechanical damage.  In
the transmission, this foaming condition can cause hard shifting between gears
and unacceptable operating noise.
    "Loctite 5810 Polyacrylate Sealant does it all, from helping protect
powertrains to reducing environmental impact from vehicles," said
Neuenschwander.  "It's a great example of what can be accomplished by
leveraging the power of Henkel's brands and industry knowledge."
    Henkel is the market leader in adhesives, sealants and surface treatments
to the transportation industry.  Backed by extensive design capabilities, a
broad product range, specific application knowledge and technical expertise,
the company delivers solutions to all segments of automotive development --
automotive body, interior, chassis, electronics and powertrain production.
Through powerful brands like Autophoretic(R), Bonderite(R), Frekote(R),
Loctite(R) and Multan(TM), Henkel provides significant economic and
environmental advantages for today's vehicles, making them safer, more
comfortable and extending vehicle value.
    The Henkel Group operates in three strategic business areas: Home Care;
Personal Care; and Adhesives, Sealants and Surface Treatments.  The automotive
group is an integral part of the Adhesives, Sealants and Surface Treatments
business sector, which also serves the transportation, electronics, aerospace,
metal, durable goods, consumer goods, maintenance and repair and packaging
industries, and offers a broad range of products for the craftsman and
consumer.  With brands and advanced technologies, Henkel makes people's lives
easier, better, and more beautiful.  50,000 employees work for the Henkel
Group worldwide.  People in 125 countries around the world trust in brands and
technologies from Henkel - "A Brand like a Friend."

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