Permatex Series

Founded in 1909, Permatex is one of America's most iconic industrial chemical brands. Threadlockers, gasket makers, sealants, and adhesives - the professional-grade chemistry trusted in maintenance shops worldwide.

Permatex Threadlocker

About the Permatex Series

Made in USA Established 1909 Industrial & Maintenance

Permatex is an iconic American industrial chemical brand with over a century of heritage. Their lineup spans threadlockers (anaerobic adhesives), gasket makers, RTV silicones, sealants, adhesives, lubricants, and cleaners - trusted across automotive, construction, agricultural, and industrial maintenance worldwide. AirMore stocks the most-requested threadlocker grades 262 (Red) and 242 (Blue), plus three thread sealant grades: 545 Pneumatic / Hydraulic (purple liquid, no fillers), 565 High Performance (PTFE-bearing white paste, up to 2" NPT, NSF White Book registered), and 592 High Temperature (PTFE-bearing, -65 to +400°F).

American chemical brand with 100+ years of heritage (since 1909)
Anaerobic adhesive technology stops vibration-induced loosening
Color-coded by strength (Red = Permanent / Blue = Medium)
Trusted in automotive, industrial, construction, and agricultural maintenance
Mil-S-46163A compliant / NSF White Book registered

Permatex Series Lineup

Permatex 262 Permanent Strength Threadlocker Red PTX-26250

262 Permanent Strength Threadlocker (Red) PTX-26250

Permanent-strength grade for fasteners where future disassembly is improbable. Designed for heavy equipment bolts, suspension bolts, gear bolts, railroad assemblies, construction equipment, and transmission shaft bolts. Fits 3/8 in. to 1 in. threads. 50 mL bottle. Mil-S-46163A Type II Grade O / NSF White Book registered.

Permatex 242 Medium Strength Threadlocker Blue PTX-24250

242 Medium Strength Threadlocker (Blue) PTX-24250

Medium-strength grade removable with standard hand tools - ideal for nuts and bolts 1/4 in. to 3/4 in. The most versatile threadlocker grade and the maintenance shop standard around the world. 50 mL bottle. Mil-S-46163A Type II Grade N / NSF White Book registered.

Permatex 545 Pneumatic / Hydraulic Sealant PTX-54540

545 Pneumatic / Hydraulic Sealant (Purple) PTX-54540

Single-component, high-viscosity (14,000 cP) anaerobic pipe sealant for high-pressure hydraulic and pneumatic tapered fittings. Contains no fillers or particles - won't contaminate fluid systems, foul valves, or clog fine filters. 10,000 psi pressure resistance, -65 to +300°F, returns to service in 4 hours at 75°F. 36 mL bottle.

Permatex 565 General Purpose Thread Sealant PTX-56521

565 High Performance Thread Sealant (White) PTX-56521

Smooth white anaerobic paste with PTFE for fast, responsive curing on metal pipe threads. Replaces tape and pipe dopes. Up to 2" NPT, 10,000 psi after 24-hour cure, -65 to +300°F. Prevents galling and corrosion. NSF White Book registered. 50 mL tube.

Permatex 592 High Temperature Thread Sealant PTX-59214/59235

592 High Temperature Thread Sealant (White) PTX-59214/59235

Medium-strength anaerobic paste with PTFE for metal pipe threads. Withstands -65 to +400°F (-54 to +204°C), up to 2" NPT, 10,000 psi after 72-hour cure. Resists leakage, vibration loosening, and diesel fuels. Repositionable up to 24 hours after application. 6 mL / 50 mL tubes.

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