Lesson 3: Top Ten Common Mistakes to Avoid

Top 10 Common Mistakes

1. Incomplete or Incorrect surface cleanup and prep.

2. Failure to check for warpage or damage

3. Using the wrong type of gasket maker for your application.

4. Applying too much gasket maker or flange sealant.

5. Using an RTV or anaerobic gasket maker on an application that is exposed to gasoline.

6. Not allowing the full cure time before returning to service

7. Trying to fill a large gap with an anaerobic gasket maker.

8. Waiting for the gasket maker to partially dry before reassembling.

9. Using a gasket maker as a dressing on a conventional gasket.

10. Incorrect reassembly.