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Loctite Threadlocking Guide
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Old Way
Mechanical Locking Devices THREADED FASTENERS
Mechanical locking devices (e.g., split washers, nylon nuts)
were invented to solve the common problem of loosening that Functions of a threaded assembly........................................................... 2
occurs in most threaded assemblies. Although they were made Why do threaded assemblies fail?........................................................... 2
for this purpose, they have several shortcomings.
Shortcomings of Mechanical Locking Devices
•• Loosen under vibration, thermal expansion and/or LOCKING METHODS
improper torque Shortcomings of locking devices............................................................. 3
•• Do not seal threads
•• Require extensive inventory of several shapes and sizes Why use Loctite threadlockers?............................................................. 3
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•• Prone to rust
Loctite Threadlockers
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Threaded Fasteners Locking Methods
Functions of a threaded assembly Shortcomings of locking devices
1. Create clamp force Split ring or spring washers Tab washers, split pins, castle nuts
Increased friction reduces clamp load; will Expensive and time-consuming methods,
2. Maintain clamp force Clamp not ensure reliable threadlocking under they often impose challenges to line up their
Force dynamic loads. components appropriately (i.e., tabs, cotter pins).
3. Allow disassembly
Parts tolerance
Better Performance Cost Savings
• Reliable assembly: Lock against vibration, shock and • Failure: Reliable threaded assemblies
thermal cycling – plus seal against corrosion and galling. reduce costly downtimes.
B. Vibration & side-to-side movement: These gaps
allow the parts to move from side-to-side when • Easy disassembly using hand tools when low- or • Inventory: “One size fits all,” universally applicable
exposed to vibration. medium-grade formula is selected. for a wide range of fastener sizes.
• Outperform locking devices: Better clamp load • Processing: Ease of automation reduces assembly
Vibration and loosening retention compared to all mechanical locking devices. costs and increases throughput.
• Material Cost: Lower cost per unit compared to
most locking devices.
C. Expansion/contraction & loosening: Expansion and
contraction can also cause side-to-side movement. This, Vibration loosening test
in addition to vibration, leads to loosening and ultimately Cost per locking application
disassembly of parts.
Stretching of the bolt beyond its yield point and thermal expansion/contraction of Fastener Split Ring Loctite ®
parts lead to lack of structural rigidity and relaxation of parts. Standard bolt with Loctite threadlocker
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Size Washer Threadlocker
Clamp load in %
Bolt wtih saw-toothed flange
Nylon nut 3/8" 2¢ 2¢
Disassembly is not always possible Bolt with DIN 6797 A tooth lock washer
This failure happens because, in certain conditions, Bolt with DIN 127 A split ring washer 5/8" 9¢ 5¢
a nut and a bolt can seize together. This seizing Unsecured standard bolt
✓Humidity based on 50 ml bottle price and number of drops required per application.
✓High temperatures
✓Assembly of different metals Number of load cycles
Note: Results from the Transverse Vibration Test (Junkers Machine) that assesses
(galvanic corrosion) Corroded assemblies can be difficult ...which can lead to broken bolts.
fasteners’ resistance to vibration loosening.
to take apart...
• Galling (friction welding)
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Loctite Threadlocking Solutions ®
of air and in contact with active metal to form a tough thermoset plastic. They Loctite threadlockers when assembling
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recommended to ensure proper performance of Loctite threadlockers. Not ®
completely fill all voids between the interfacing threads, which makes the assembly metal parts that are cold, have large required for primerless products.
a unitized component and ultimately prevents loosening. gaps or deep threads. Not required for
primerless products. *Inactive Metals Active Metals
(Primers Recommended) (Primers Optional)
Plated Parts Zinc Magnetite Steel Iron Manganese
Loctite threadlocker between the interfacing threads
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Anodized Aluminum Pure Aluminum Inconel ®
Plain Steel Monel ®
important when assembling through-bolts in Loctite threadlockers cure in the absence of air and presence of metal ions. When assembling inactive metal parts, which are
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low in metal ions, the use of Loctite primers is recommended to ensure proper performance of Loctite threadlockers.
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•• High Strength: Designed to deliver high strength on ¼" to ¾" (6 mm to 22 mm) fasteners. For
removal, it may require localized heat (>550°F/260°C), hand tools, and disassembly while hot.
Application Options Easy disassembly with hand tools when
Viscosity using Low and Medium Strength formulas
•• Liquid Formulas: Everyday assembly; ideal for fine threads and blind holes
•• Semisolid Formulas: Pocket-friendly, ideal for overhead applications
IMPORTANT: To achieve
•• Tape Formula: Pocket-friendly; controlled application; can be pre-applied several days before assembly.
optimum performance,
all parts must be clean
and free of contaminants
(e.g., oil, grease).
For through-holes For blind holes For post-assembly For overhead applications For pre-applied applications
Liquid Gel
Application Methods
Dispensing Options •• Pre-Applied: QuickTape threadlocker can be applied beforehand on bolts
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already assembled.
systems. For more information, visit
www.equipment.loctite.com. Materials Being Assembled QuickTape : Pre-applied application
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push-pull nozzle hand pumps dispense valve and stationary dispense valve
•• Loctite 425 Assure : Plastic-to-plastic, plastic-to-metal applications.
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Loctite Threadlocker Selection
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Are the parts being assembled metal or plastic? IMPORTANT! See page 5 for
more information on:
• Primers and inactive metals
Plastic Assembly Metal Assembly Are the parts already assembled?
• Strength
• Application methods
Yes No
Helpful Hints:
Wicking Grade Is the assembly exposed to extreme temperatures? • Clean part with Loctite ODC-Free
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Low Strength What strength do you require? What strength do you require? High Lubricity – Black Low Strength – Purple Medium Strength – Blue High Strength– Red
Medium Strength Medium / High Medium Strength High Strength High Strength
Liquid Product Liquid Product Liquid Product Tape Product Semisolid Product Liquid Product Semisolid Product
– Blue Strength – Green – Blue Paste – Red Paste – Liquid
Loctite 425 Loctite 220 Loctite 290 Loctite 2422 Loctite 2620 Loctite 2047 Loctite 222 Loctite 243 Loctite QuickTape Loctite QuickStix Loctite 263 Loctite QuickStix
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Solution
Assure Threadlocker Threadlocker Threadlocker Threadlocker Threadlocker Threadlocker Threadlocker 249 Threadlocker 248 Threadlocker Threadlocker 268 Threadlocker
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Fastener
Small fasteners up to ¼" #2 to ½" ½" to ¾" ½" to ¾" > 7⁄8" Up to ¼" ¼" to ¾" ¼" to >2" ¼" to ¾" Up to 1" Up to 1"
Size
Cure
1.5 min. / 24 hrs. 6 min. / 24 hrs. 20 min. / 24 hrs. 90 min. / 24 hrs. 30 min. / 24 hrs. 90 min. / 24 hrs. 10 min. / 24 hrs. 5 min. / 24 hrs. 30 min. / 24 hrs. 10 min. / 24 hrs. 5 min. / 24 hrs. 20 min. / 24 hrs.
Timea
Torqueb 4/2 85 / 170 90 / 260 102 / 12 161 / 10 204b1 / 35 53 / 30 106 / 26 74 / 47 110b1 / 43 275 / 290 220b1 / 34
(break/prevail)
Temp.c 180ºF (80ºC) 300ºF (150ºC) 300ºF (150ºC) 650ºF (340ºC) 650ºF (340ºC) 300ºF (150ºC) 300ºF (150ºC) 360ºF (180ºC) 300ºF (150ºC) 300ºF (150ºC) 360ºF (180ºC) 300ºF (150ºC)
New
Loctite QuickStix 268
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New
Product Instant Adhesive Threadlocker – Threadlocker – Threadlocker – Threadlocker – Threadlocker – Threadlocker – Threadlocker – New
QuickTape 249 ™ ™
248 Threadlocker –
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Threadlocker – Threadlocker –
Details Low strength, fast surface- Medium Strength / High Strength / High Temp / High Temp / High Lubricity / Low Strength Medium Strength/ Threadlocking Tape Medium Strength High Strength/ High Strength
curing threadlocker for Wicking / Blue Wicking / Green Medium Strength High Strength High Strength Recommended for low Primerless The one and only threadlocker Semisolid stick form is Primerless This convenient semisolid
plastic fasteners. Can be A low viscosity Recommended for locking Recommended for Recommended for Recommended for strength threadlocking Versatile, medium strength in a tape form. This convenient, portable, and Versatile, high strength liquid stick form is portable and
used as a tamper-proofing threadlocking adhesive pre-assembled fasteners, locking fasteners that are locking fasteners that fasteners over 7⁄8" (22 mm). of adjustment screws, liquid threadlocker. Reliably revolutionary medium strength great for hard-to-reach threadlocker. Reliably locks and less messy. Its high strength
agent for the head of that allows the product to i.e., instrumentation screws, exposed to temperatures are exposed to Formulated with increased countersunk head screws and locks and seals metal threadlocking adhesive is applications. Loctite ®
seals metal fasteners up to 1" prevents loosening of threaded
screws. Can be applied wick along the threads of electrical connectors and up to 650°F (340°C). temperatures up lubricity to reduce friction and set screws; on collars, pulleys, fasteners up to ¾" (19 mm). removable with hand tools, and QuickStix 248 Threadlocker
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(25 mm). Engineered to cure fasteners. Well-suited for
before or after assembly. preassembled fasteners. set screws. Also seals Removable with hand to 650°F (340°C). allow proper clamp load to tool holders and controllers. Engineered to cure consistently offers the same reliability as is the ideal general purpose consistently on a variety of heavy-duty applications.
Perfect for fasteners up to porosities in welds and tools. Recommended for be achieved. Ideal for locking Also for low strength metals on a variety of metals, despite traditional Loctite removable
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threadlocker for all nut and metals, despite minor surface
¼" diameter (6 mm). metal parts. locking fasteners fasteners permanently. such as aluminum or brass. minor surface contaminants. grade threadlocking liquids. bolt applications, especially contaminants. Works on steel,
permanently. Also available in Loctite ®
Works on steel, stainless steel Convenient, durable package fasteners between ¼" and ¾" stainless steel and most plated
222MS version which carries
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and most plated fasteners. is a must for every toolbox. (6 mm to 19 mm). Removable fasteners. Tolerates thread
Mil-Spec (S-46163A) Tolerates thread lubrication, Loctite QuickTape 249
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with hand tools. lubrication, anti-corrosion and
a Cure time (fixture time in min./full strength in hrs). Typical value @ 70°F (21°C) b Torque values in in.-lbs. (breakaway/prevailing torque) b1 Breakloose value c Temperature resistance for continuous service Type II, Grade M. NSF P1. anti-corrosion and protection is easy to apply and can be protection fluids. Rated for
fluids. Rated for 360°F preapplied for future assembly. 360°F (180°C). Heat required
Loctite Innovations
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KEY
FACTORS
KEY
FEATURES
PRODUCT
ITEM
NUMBER
PACKAGE
TYPE & SIZE
COLOR TYPICAL USE
VISCOSITY
(cP)†
TORQUE‡
in.-lbs.
TEMP.
RANGE
CURE SPEED
(STEEL @ 25ºC)
AGENCY
APPROVALS
(break/prevail)
Strength
Small 222™
q 21463 10 ml bottle Small screws 1,200 / 5,000 -65°F to Fixture – 10 min.
Low
Purple 53 / 30 N/A
Fasteners 21464 50 ml bottle under 1/4" Thixotropic 300°F Full – 24 hrs.
Removable Strength
1372603 260" Roll Blue Tape 74/47 N/A
249™ New
no mess and no waste, Loctite QuickTape 249 provides the
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future assemblies. It’s a MUST HAVE for every toolbox! High 246™
29513
29514
10 ml bottle
50 ml bottle Blue
High temperature, medium
2,600 170* / 48
-65°F to Fixture – 20 min.
N/A
Temperature 29515 250 ml bottle strength 450°F Full – 24 hrs.
High strength
High 27240 50 ml bottle High temperature -65°F to Fixture – 30 min.
272™ 27270 250 ml bottle Red 9,500 200 / 220 CFIA
Loctite 243 Medium Strength and Loctite 263 High Strength Threadlockers
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The NEW Loctite 243™ Medium Strength and 263 High Strength Threadlockers offer all of the
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Ultra-High 2620™ 1138282 30 g syringe Red
Ultra-high temperature,
high strength for Paste 161 / 10
-65°F to Fixture – 30 min.
N/A
Temperature 650°F Full – 24 hrs.
performance properties of the original Loctite 242 and 262 products, plus more, to meet the ever-
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21434 10 ml bottle
changing, ever-demanding industrial environments of today and tomorrow. The new formulas offer: Large Bolts
277™ 27731 50 ml bottle
Red Large bolts > 7⁄8" 7,000 275 / 275
-65°F to Fixture – 60 min. MIL-S-46163A for
existing designs,
27741 250 ml bottle 300°F Full – 24 hrs. ASTM D-5363**
• High temperature performance able to withstand temperatures up to 360°F (182°C) 27743 1 liter bottle
High
• Improved cure performance on oil-contaminated surfaces Lubricity Large
2047™
1134607 50 ml bottle Black
Large bolts > 7⁄8". High
lubricity allows proper clamp
2,000 / 12,000
204* / 35 300°F
Fixture – 90 min.
N/A
Thixotropic Full – 24 hrs.
• Cure without primer, even on inactive surfaces such as stainless steel Bolts load to be achieved
Wicking
General -65°F to Fixture – 20 min.
29031 50 ml bottle Green Wicking grade for 12 90 / 260 ASTM D-5363**,
Purpose 300°F Full – 24 hrs.
Loctite 2422 Threadlocker, High Temp, Medium Strength
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29043
250 ml bottle
1 liter bottle
pre-assembled parts NSF/ANSI 61,
NSF P1, CFIA
to temperatures up to 650ºF (340°C). These products are conveniently For small metal and plastic
Plastic
Plastic 425™ 42540 20 g bottle -65°F to Fixture – 1.5 min.
Blue fasteners and tamper- 80 4/2 N/A
packaged in syringes for easy dispensing. Disassembling Loctite ®
Fasteners Assure™ 42561 1 lb. bottle
proofing
180°F Full – 24 hrs.
Grade
Food
above 650°F (340°C) and disassembling while hot. can contact 1186840 12 ml syringe Blue agent for joints on
equipment
Gel 111 / 63 450°F Gel Time – 20 min. FDA 21 C.F.R. 175.300
food
22205 0.5 ml capsule
Small 222MS™ MIL-S-46163A for
Large Fastener Product – High Lubricity and High Strength
22221 10 ml bottle 1,200/5,000 -65°F to Fixture – 10 min.
Purple Small screws under 1/4" 53 / 30 existing designs. ASTM
Fasteners 22231 50 ml bottle Thixotropic 300°F Full – 24 hrs. D-5363**, NSF P1, CFIA
22241 250 ml bottle
24205 0.5 ml capsule MIL-S-46163A for
242®
Loctite 2047 Threadlocker, High Lubricity and High Strength
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Strength
24221
24231
10 ml bottle
50 ml bottle
Blue 1/4" to 3/4" bolts
1,200/5,000
Thixotropic
110 / 43
-65°F to
300°F
Fixture – 10 min.
Full – 24 hrs.
existing designs. ASTM
D-5363**, NSF P1,
MIL-SPEC
24241 250 ml bottle ABS, CFIA
Designed for applications on fasteners over 7/8" in diameter, this threadlocker 26205 0.5 ml capsule MIL-S-46163A for
262™
and its formula with increased lubricity allow proper clamp load to be High Strength 26221
26231
10 ml bottle
50 ml bottle
Red Up to 3/4" bolts
1,800/5,000
Thixotropic
189 / 275
-65°F to
300°F
Fixture – 5 min.
Full – 24 hrs.
existing designs. ASTM
D-5363**, NSF P1,
achieved by reducing friction. In addition, its high strength property will 26241 250 ml bottle ABS, CFIA
27105 0.5 ml capsule MIL-S-46163A for
ensure that clamp load is maintained when exposed to vibration. Standard 271™ 27121 10 ml bottle High strength for fasteners -65°F to Fixture – 10 min. existing designs. ASTM
Low Viscosity 27131 50 ml bottle
Red
up to 1" diameter
500 250 / 275
300°F Full – 24 hrs. D-5363**, UL Classified
threadlockers may not have sufficient lubricity on large fasteners to achieve 27141 250 ml bottle for U.S., CFIA
ultimate clamp load. 3 Top choice product
*Breakloose Value †See TDS for spindle and speed test measurement **For new designs q
‡M10 and/or 3/8 x 16 steel fasteners Worldwide availability
Loctite Primers Properties Chart
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Low Odor Product – Sensitive Areas and Confined Spaces PRODUCT ITEM NO.
PACKAGE Physical
ON-PART LIFE DRY TIME Agency Approvals
TYPE & SIZE Property
7471 Primer T
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22477 4.5 oz. net wt. aerosol can Liquid 7 days
seconds ASTM D-5363 for new designs
19268 1 gallon can
Designed for applications in sensitive areas and confined spaces. Suited 19269 1.75 fl. oz. glass bottle
for fasteners between ¼" and ¾". 7649 Primer N
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38402
21347
1.75 fl. oz. aluminum bottle
25 g net wt. aerosol can Liquid 30 days
30 to 70
MIL-S-22473E for existing designs,
ASTM D-5363 for new designs,
21348 4.5 oz. net wt. aerosol can seconds
NSF/ANSI 61, NSF P1, CFIA
19266 1 gallon can
19368 1 fl. oz. bottle
Solvent-
7090 ™
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