Buy Anti-Seize Compounds Online in Australia
Anti-seize compound is a metallic or graphite-loaded paste applied to threaded fasteners and metal-to-metal contact surfaces before assembly. It prevents galling, seizing and corrosion-bonding, so a joint that has sat in service for months or years — under heat, vibration, moisture or dissimilar-metal contact — still comes apart cleanly instead of shearing off or rounding out on removal. It's standard practice across maintenance, fabrication, automotive and heavy industrial workshops wherever a fastener has to be reliably serviceable down the track. Not sure which one suits your job? Our Anti-Seize Compound Guide: Types, Uses & Torque Reference covers selection in detail.
AIMS Industrial stocks 18 anti-seize compounds across five brands — Loctite, Rocol, Molytec, Devcon and Molybond — covering copper, nickel, silver/aluminium, graphite and NSF H1 food-grade formulations, in brush-top tins, tubs, sticks and aerosols from 19g right up to 500g.
Anti-Seize Quick Reference — By Formulation
The formulation sets the maximum service temperature, whether the compound conducts electricity, and what it's suited (or not suited) to. Figures below are indicative for the type — always check the specific product's data sheet before a critical application.
| Formulation | Max Service Temp | Conductivity | Typical Use | Not Suited To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper-Based | up to ~1,100 °C | Conductive | General workshop assembly, exhaust fasteners, brake hardware, flanges | Stainless/galvanised fasteners in wet or marine settings — copper particles can promote galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals |
| Nickel-Based | up to ~1,300–1,450 °C | Conductive | Stainless and alloy steel assemblies, exhaust studs, high-temp flanges, pressure equipment | Applications specifying a fully metal-free compound |
| Silver/Aluminium-Based | up to ~900 °C | Conductive | General-purpose and stainless-compatible assembly; a lighter-duty alternative to nickel | Extreme high-temp exhaust or furnace work above its rating |
| Graphite / Synthetic (metal-free) | up to ~480 °C | Non-metallic | Assemblies where metallic particle contamination isn't acceptable; aluminium and mixed-metal joints | Very high-temp exhaust or furnace work beyond its rating |
| Food-Grade (NSF H1) | up to ~400–450 °C | Non-conductive | Food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing equipment with incidental food contact | Heavy industrial loads calling for extreme-pressure additives |
| Marine & Specialty | Application-specific | Varies | Coastal/marine threaded fittings, drill string and coupling threads | General light workshop use — a standard copper or nickel compound is usually the more economical pick |
For application technique and torque guidance, see our anti-seize compound guide. Note: anti-seize lowers thread friction, which changes the torque-to-tension relationship — see the Application & Torque section below before assuming a dry torque figure is safe to use. For sealing threads against fluid or gas leakage (a different job entirely), see our Thread Sealants range.
Anti-Seize Compounds We Stock
Copper-Based Anti-Seize
The most widely specified anti-seize type for general workshop, automotive and exhaust work. Loctite's C5-A Copper Anti-Seize 454g is rated to 982 °C and formulated to the US MIL-PRF-907 military specification for copper-based anti-seize compounds. Rocol stocks the J166 Copper Anti-Seize Compound and a Copper Anti-Seize Spray (300g aerosol) for hard-to-reach joints, and Devcon offers Stop Seize Copper 500g.
Nickel-Based Anti-Seize
The highest-temperature formulation in the range, and the pick for stainless and alloy assemblies where copper contamination is a concern. Loctite 771 Nickel Anti-Seize 500g is rated to 1,315 °C. Rocol stocks its Nickel Anti-Seize Compound, Molytec offers a Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant, and Devcon stocks Stop Seize Nickel 500g.
Silver/Aluminium-Grade Anti-Seize
Loctite's Silver Grade line is a lighter-duty, general-purpose alternative to the nickel grade, rated to roughly 900 °C. Available as a Brush-Top Tub, a portable 19g Stick for quick field use, and an LB8151 340g Aerosol.
Graphite & Synthetic Anti-Seize (Metal-Free)
Loctite LB 8504 Graphite Synthetic Anti-Seize 454g is a metal-free graphite and synthetic-oil formulation rated to roughly 480 °C — the pick where copper, nickel or aluminium particles aren't acceptable in the assembly.
Heavy Duty Anti-Seize
Loctite 51606 Heavy Duty Anti-Seize 500g is a graphite/calcium-fluoride formulation for high-load bolted joints — it's free of copper, lead and sulfur, so it also suits stainless and nickel-alloy assemblies where those contaminants are unwelcome.
Food-Grade Anti-Seize
Two of the food-grade products AIMS stocks carry genuine NSF H1 registration for incidental food contact: Loctite LB 8014 Food Grade Anti-Seize 227g (rated to 400 °C) and Rocol Foodlube® Multi Paste 500g (NSF H1 registration #121614, also ISO 21469, Halal and Kosher certified). Molytec's M953 Food Grade Anti-Seize 450g is formulated to meet food-industry NSF/FDA guidance and carries Halal approval.
Marine & Drill Coupling Anti-Seize
Molytec M801 Marine Grade Thread Lubricant & Anti-Gall Paste 250g is formulated for coastal and marine threaded fittings, while Molybond's GOG Anti-Seize and Drill Coupling Lubricant is a specialist compound for drill string and coupling threads in mining and drilling operations, built for repeated high-torque make-up and break-out cycles.
Application Method & Torque
- Apply sparingly: a thin, even coat on the first few threads and any bearing faces is enough. Excess compound can hydraulically lock a blind-hole assembly or contaminate adjacent components — brush or spatula application gives better control than dipping the whole fastener.
- Torque changes with lubrication: anti-seize reduces thread friction, so a given torque setting delivers more clamp force than it would dry. Where torque is critical, don't apply a dry-torque spec to a lubricated joint — follow the fastener or compound manufacturer's lubricated-torque value, or the specific product's nut-factor (K) data.
- Anti-seize is not a thread sealant: it does not seal against fluid or gas leakage. For pressure sealing, use PTFE tape or an anaerobic/liquid thread sealant instead.
- Match the formulation to the metals in contact: copper on stainless in a wet or marine environment is a common cause of galvanic corrosion complaints — step up to nickel, silver/aluminium or a metal-free graphite compound instead.
Standards & Certifications
Two AIMS-stocked food-grade compounds carry verified third-party registration: Loctite LB 8014 and Rocol Foodlube Multi Paste are both NSF H1 registered for incidental food contact, and the Rocol product additionally holds ISO 21469 (hygienic lubricant) plus Halal and Kosher certification. Loctite's C5-A copper anti-seize is formulated to the US MIL-PRF-907 specification for copper-based anti-seize compounds, a benchmark widely referenced across defence, aerospace and heavy industrial procurement. Where a job specifies a particular standard, ask our team to confirm the exact certification against the current manufacturer data sheet before you order.
Industries & Applications
Anti-seize compound turns up wherever fasteners need to come apart again after heat, load or corrosive exposure: automotive and heavy vehicle exhaust and brake work, plant and machinery maintenance, structural steel and flange bolting, marine and offshore fittings, mining and drilling equipment, and food and beverage processing lines where an NSF H1 compound is required around incidental food contact. Maintenance and reliability teams also use it proactively on scheduled-service fasteners — pump housings, valve stems, access covers — to cut future breakdown time.
Brands We Stock
AIMS Industrial's Anti-Seize Compounds range covers Loctite (the broadest range in the collection — copper, nickel, silver-grade, graphite and food-grade variants), Rocol (copper, nickel and NSF H1 food-grade), Molytec (nickel, food-grade and marine), Devcon (copper and nickel Stop Seize) and Molybond (drill coupling anti-seize for mining and drilling).
Companion Ranges
- Thread Sealants — for sealing threads against fluid and gas leakage, a different job to anti-seize
- Threadlockers — anaerobic locking compounds for fasteners that need to stay tight under vibration
- Industrial Greases — bearing, chain and general machinery lubrication
- Gasket Sealants — RTV silicone and form-in-place gasket compounds
- Fasteners — the bolts, studs and nuts anti-seize is applied to
Order Anti-Seize Compound from AIMS
Not sure which formulation suits your job, or need a bulk quote across multiple pack sizes? Call our team on (02) 9773 0122, contact us online, or request a quote and we'll help you get the right compound out to site or the workshop.
Anti-Seize Compound FAQs
What is anti-seize compound used for?
It's applied to threaded fasteners and metal-to-metal contact surfaces before assembly to prevent galling, seizing and corrosion-bonding — so the joint can still be dismantled cleanly after heat, vibration or corrosive exposure.
What's the difference between copper, nickel and silver/aluminium anti-seize?
Copper-based is the general-purpose, most widely used variant, rated to roughly 1,100 °C. Nickel-based handles the highest temperatures (up to ~1,300–1,450 °C) and is preferred on stainless and alloy assemblies where copper contamination is a concern. Silver/aluminium-based (Loctite's Silver Grade) is a lighter-duty, general-purpose option rated to around 900 °C.
Can I use anti-seize on stainless steel fasteners?
Yes — stainless threads are prone to galling under load, and anti-seize breaks the metal-to-metal contact that causes it. Nickel, silver/aluminium or a metal-free graphite compound is generally preferred over copper on stainless in wet or marine settings, since copper particles can promote galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals.
Does anti-seize affect bolt torque?
Yes. Anti-seize reduces thread friction, so a given torque setting produces more clamp force than on a dry joint. Where torque is critical, use the fastener or compound manufacturer's lubricated-torque value rather than a dry-torque spec.
Does AIMS stock a food-safe, NSF H1 registered anti-seize?
Yes — Loctite LB 8014 Food Grade Anti-Seize and Rocol Foodlube Multi Paste are both genuinely NSF H1 registered for incidental food contact. Molytec M953 Food Grade Anti-Seize is formulated to food-industry NSF/FDA guidance and carries Halal approval.
What temperature range can anti-seize compounds handle?
It depends on the formulation: copper-based to around 1,100 °C, nickel-based to roughly 1,300–1,450 °C, silver/aluminium-based to about 900 °C, graphite/synthetic (metal-free) to around 480 °C, and food-grade to roughly 400–450 °C. Always confirm against the specific product's data sheet for the exact figure.
Are anti-seize compounds electrically conductive?
Most metallic types are — copper, nickel and silver/aluminium-based anti-seize all conduct electricity, which matters near live equipment or where galvanic isolation is needed. Food-grade compounds are non-conductive, and the metal-free graphite/synthetic formulation is non-metallic.
How much anti-seize should I apply to a fastener?
A thin, even coat on the first few threads and any bearing surfaces is enough. Excess compound can hydraulically lock an assembly or contaminate nearby components — use a brush or spatula rather than dipping the fastener.
Is anti-seize the same as thread sealant?
No. Anti-seize prevents galling and seizing, but it does not seal against fluid or gas leakage. Where a joint needs to hold pressure, use PTFE tape or a liquid/anaerobic thread sealant instead.
What anti-seize suits marine or drill-coupling applications?
Molytec's M801 Marine Grade Thread Lubricant & Anti-Gall Paste is formulated for coastal and marine threaded fittings, and Molybond's GOG Anti-Seize and Drill Coupling Lubricant is built for drill string and coupling threads under repeated high-torque make-up and break-out cycles.
Does AIMS stock small pack sizes as well as bulk tubs?
Yes — the range runs from a 19g Loctite Silver Grade stick for quick field touch-ups through to 450–500g tins and tubs for workshop and production use, plus aerosol options for hard-to-reach joints.
How do I order anti-seize compound from AIMS?
Call us on (02) 9773 0122, use our contact form, or request a quote for bulk or multi-site orders — our team can help match the formulation to your application before you order.