METHACRYLATE SEALANT, 10 CC, BLUE, 5 TO 20 MIN FIXTURE TIME, 800 TO 1600 MPA by GE Healthcare

Key Highlights

• The METHACRYLATE SEALANT by GE Healthcare offers medium strength and viscosity, making it suitable for a variety of applications in medical imaging equipment.
• With quick fixture times of 5 to 20 minutes on various metals, it ensures efficient assembly and maintenance processes.
• This thixotropic sealant minimizes adhesive migration after application, enhancing reliability in critical environments.
• Designed for fasteners that require normal disassembly, it facilitates easier maintenance and part replacement.
• Compatible with numerous GE Healthcare imaging systems, ensuring broad usability across the healthcare sector.

Compatible Systems & Use Cases

The METHACRYLATE SEALANT is compatible with the following GE Healthcare imaging systems:

• ADVANTX 8535 SPOT FILM
• AMX 3
• DISCOVERY ST (PET)
• LIGHTSPEED PRO 16
• REVOLUTION XR/D
• OPTIMA XR640
• BRIGHTSPEED ELITE
• HISPEED CT/I
• DISCOVERY XR650
• LEGACY PHASE III

This sealant is particularly useful in scenarios requiring quick assembly and disassembly of components in imaging modalities, including X-ray, CT, and PET systems.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Fixture Time on Steel	5 minutes
Fixture Time on Brass	15 minutes
Fixture Time on Stainless Steel	20 minutes
Viscosity	Medium
Strength	Medium

Clinical and Service Value

Procurement of the METHACRYLATE SEALANT provides healthcare facilities with a reliable solution for maintaining imaging systems. Its quick fixture times enhance operational efficiency, allowing for reduced downtime during equipment maintenance. This is particularly beneficial in high-demand environments where imaging availability is critical for patient care.

Additionally, the thixotropic nature of the sealant minimizes the risk of migration, ensuring that adhesive remains precisely where it is applied. This characteristic not only improves the longevity of the equipment but also simplifies the disassembly process for routine maintenance, ultimately leading to improved workflow efficiency for biomedical engineers and hospital staff.

Additional notes

LOCTITE® 242 is a medium strength, medium viscosity, methacrylate-based threadlocking adhesive offering general purpose qualities. The product provides quick fixture times on steel, brass and stainless steel of 5, 15 and 20 min respectively. LOCTITE 242 is thixotropic to prevent migration after application and is intended for fasteners that require normal disassembly with standard hand tools. Medium strength Medium viscosity Quick fixture time Thixotropic to reduce adhesive migration.