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Loctite

Medium strength. Best for oil tolerance and all metals. NSF food approved.

Strength: medium.
Colour: blue. 
Temperature: -55 to +180°C.
Comment: general purpose, oil tolerant, high temperature.

LOCTITE® 243 is a medium strength threadlocking adhesive that is ideal for oil tolerance, as well as all metals. 

Features and Benefits
• Tolerates minor contamination by industrial oils and can be used to secure and seal bolts, nuts and studs
• Prevents loosening due to vibration that may occur on machinery, for example on pumps, gear boxes or presses
• The general purpose adhesive works on all metals, including passive substrates such as plated surfaces, aluminium and stainless steel

Typical Applications
• Ideal for parts that need subsequent dismantling
• Oil industry
• Metal industry

Approvals
• NSF food approved

Threadlockers, Medium Strength

243 Threadlocker, 50ml, Medium Strength

Threadlocker, Medium Strength, 10ml

High strength, for permanent locking. NSF food approved.

Strength: high.
Colour: green. 
Temperature: -55 to +180°C.
Comment: general purpose, oil tolerant, high temperature.

LOCTITE® 270 is a high-strength threadlocker that results in maximum efficacy when securing and sealing of bolts, nuts and studs.

Features and Benefits
• Prevents loosening due to vibration and serves to permanently lock assemblies which must not come loose
• Works on all metals, including passive substrates such as stainless steel, aluminium and plated surfaces
• Tolerant of minor contamination due to industrial oils, e.g. engine oils, corrosion prevention oils and cutting fluids

Typical Applications
• Assembly
• Metal work

Threadlockers, High Strength

Threadlocker, High Strength, 50ml

Threadlocker, High Strength, 10ml

High strength, high viscosity and fast cure. Drinking water WRAS approved and NSF food approved.

Strength: high.
Colour: green. 
Temperature: -55 to +150°C.
Comment: general purpose.

LOCTITE® 638 is designed for the bonding of cylindrical fitting parts, particularly where bond gaps can approach 0.25 mm.

Features and Benefits
• Cures when confined in the absence of air between close-fitting metal surfaces and prevents loosening
and leakage due to shock and vibration
• Works on both active metals and passive substrates, exhibiting robust cure performance
• Offers high-temperature performance and good oil tolerance, and tolerates minor surface contaminants

Typical Applications
• Metal work

High Strength Retainers

Retainer, High Strength, 50ml

High strength. High temperature. Fast cure. WRAS approved.

Strength: high.
Colour: green. 
Temperature: -55 to +175°C.
Comment: high temperature resistance.

LOCTITE® 648 is a high strength retaining compound that has high temperature resistance and is ideal for the retention of parts with a clearance or interference fit.

Features and Benefits
• High strength formulation means the retaining compound is ideal for use on cylindrical fitting parts
• This product cures when confined in the absence of air between close-fitting metal surfaces and prevents loosening and leakage due to shock and vibration
• Exhibits a robust curing performance and also works on passive substrates
• Offers high-temperature performance and good oil tolerance

Typical Applications
• Manufacturing

Retainer, High Strength

Low strength. Slower curing. NSF food approved.

Strength: low.
Colour: purple. 
Temperature: -55 to +150°C.
Comment: general purpose.

LOCTITE® 222 is a low-strength threadlocker that allows the adjustment of screws including countersunk head screws and set screws.

Features and Benefits
• Can be easily applied to small fasteners and will lock and seal out moisture, but can also be gently removed with the same hand tool use to assemble the fasteners
• Good on low-strength metals which could fracture during disassembly, e.g. aluminium or brass
• The product works on all metals, including passive substrates such as stainless steel, aluminium and plated surfaces
• Tolerant of minor contamination from industrial oils including engine oils, corrosion prevention oils and cutting fluids

Typical Applications
• Oil industry

Threadlockers - Low Strength

Threadlocker, Low Strength, 10ml

Threadlocker, Low Strength, 50ml

High strength. Low viscosity, fast cure. Tolerant to oil contaminated surfaces. Drinking water WRAS approved and NSF food approved.

Strength: high.
Colour: green. 
Temperature: -55 to +150°C.
Comment: oil-tolerant.

LOCTITE® 603 is a high strength retaining compound that has a high oil tolerance and is ideal for sintered bearings.

Features and Benefits
• High strength formulation means the retaining compound is ideal for use on close-fitting cylindrical parts
• This product cures when confined in the absence of air between close-fitting metal surfaces and prevents loosening and leakage due to shock and vibration

Typical Applications
• Manufacturing

Approvals 
• NSF

Medium strength. For parts that need subsequent dismantling.

Strength: medium.
Colour: yellow. 
Temperature: -55 to +150°C.
Comment: disassembly possible.

The Loctite® 641 Retaining Compound is designed to bond cylindrical parts together, like a bearing onto a shaft for example.

It offers a medium strength bond between components and protects against loosening and leaking if parts are subjected to vibration or shock.

Features and Benefits 
• Medium strength formulation for good retention between close-fitting cylindrical parts
• Prevents loosening and leakage between bonded parts
• Available in a range of sizes to suit individual requirements

Typical Applications
• Ideal for parts that need subsequent dismantling, i.e. retention of bearings on shafts and in housings


641 Bearing Fit, Medium Strength Retaining Compound

641 Bearing Fit 50ml

641 Bearing Fit Retaining Compound, Medium Strength, 10ml

High strength, low viscosity, green, methacrylate-based threadlocking adhesive which fluoresces under UV light to allow monitoring. LOCTITE 2701 is a green, low viscosity, methacrylate-based threadlocking adhesive with high strength, especially for chromated surfaces. 

Features and Benefits 
• Steel fixture time of 10 min, brass 4 min and stainless steel 25 min 
• Tolerates slight contaminations of industrial oils 
• Suitable for all metal fasteners
• Fluoresces under UV light

Loctite® 2701 Studlock Threadlocking Compound

2701 Studlock 50ml

Threadlocker, Medium Strength, 250ml

Retainer, High Strength, 10ml

Retainer, High Strength, 250ml

Medium strength. No hazard symbols, risk phrases. No need for COSHH assessment. Drinking water WRAS approved.

Features and Benefits
• Formulated to secure and seal bolts, nuts and studs to prevent loosening due to vibration
• It works on all metals and passive substrates
• Slight contamination by industrial oils, corrosion prevention oils and cutting fluids is tolerated
• Its key differentiator is the "White" Material Safety Data Sheet
• Does not contain any declarable carcinogens, mutagens or reproductive toxins

2400 Medium Strength Threadlocking Compound

2400 THREADLOCK ADHESIVE 50ml V2020

Medium and high strength sticks. Semi-solid formula, ideal to pre-apply.

248 Stick
Strength: medium.
Colour: blue. 
Temperature: -55 to +150°C.
Comment: semi-solid formula.

268 Stick
Strength: high.
Colour: red. 
Temperature: -55 to +150°C.
Comment: semi-solid formula.

LOCTITE 248 is a general purpose threadlocker with medium bond strength. 

Features and Benefits
• Available in a convenient stick format
• This threadlocker secures and seals bolts, nuts and studs to prevent loosening due to vibration
• The product works on all metals, including passive substrates such as stainless steel, aluminium and plated surfaces
• It is proven to be tolerant of minor contamination due to industrial oils, e.g. engine oils, corrosion prevention oils and cutting fluids


LOCTITE 268 is a high-strength threadlocker for maximum efficacy in the securing and sealing of bolts, nuts and studs to prevent loosening due to vibration. The product serves to permanently lock assemblies which must not come loose.

Features and Benefits 
• It is available in a stick format and easy and effective in overhead applications
• The product works on all metals, including passive substrates such as stainless steel, aluminium and plated surfaces
• It tolerates slight contamination by industrial oils, corrosion prevention oils and cutting fluids

248 & 268 Threadlocking Compound Stick

248 Thread Locking Compound Stick

Designed for the permanent locking and sealing of threaded fasteners. Cures when confined in the absence of air between close fitting metal surfaces and prevents loosening and leakage from shock and vibration. Typical applications include the locking and sealing of large bolts and studs (M25 and larger).

The Loctite® threadlocking adhesive compound permanently locks and seals threaded fasteners. The high strength adhesive provides reliable bonding and protects against loosening when subjected to vibrations or impact. 

Features and Benefits 
• Can tolerate contamination of industrial oils
• Suitable for all metal fasteners 
• Breakaway torque on M10 bolts of 23 Nm

Typical Applications
• Locking threaded bolts
• Locking studs

272 High Temperature Thread Locking Compound

272 High Strength High Temperature Threadlocker, 50ml

Blue anti-tamper warranty seal. Fast drying. Excellent adhesion. Non-run.

Strength: not applicable.
Colour: blue. 
Temperature: -55 to +145°C.
Comment: anti-tamper seal.

Blue anti-tamper warranty seal. Fast drying. Excellent adhesion. Non-run.

Features and Benefits 
• High viscosity, solvent-based paste used to visually detect any movement in the adjustment of parts • Developed for use on compression fittings, studs, nuts, parts and assemblies after they have been set to the correct torque, tension or position
• Provides an inexpensive method for warranty protection

7414 Threadlocking Compound

7414 Thread Locking Compound 50ml

268 Thread Locking Compound Stick

High strength. Low viscosity. Wicks into threads, can be applied after assembly.

Strength:medium/high.
Colour: green. 
Temperature: -55 to +150°C.
Comment: wicking grade.

Designed for the locking and sealing of threaded fasteners. Eliminates the need to disassemble prior to application. Cures when confined in the absence of air between close fitting metal surfaces and prevents loosening and leakage from shock and vibration. Fill porosity in welds, castings and powdered metal parts.

Features and Benefits 
• High strength, low viscosity 
• Wicks into threads
• Can be applied after assembly

290 Medium/High Strength Threadlocking Compound

290 High Strength Thread Locking Compound 10ml

LOCTITE 2701 is a green, low viscosity, methacrylate-based threadlocking adhesive with high strength, especially for chromated surfaces. Steel fixture time of 10 min, brass 4 min and stainless steel 25 min. Tolerates slight contaminations of industrial oils. Suitable for all metal fasteners. 

Features and Benefits 
• Fluoresces under UV light
• Very high strength
• Tolerates industrial oils

2701 Studlock Threadlocker

2701 Studlock Thread Locker 10ml

Threadlocker, High Strength, 250ml

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Threadlocker TL43 provides vibration, shock and corrosion resistance for fasteners. The blue, medium removal torque anaerobic adhesive is dispensed as a one-component, medium viscosity product. This class-leading long open time anaerobic adhesive cures quickly in the absence of air when parts are assembled.

Features and Benefits 
• Provides corrosion, vibration and shock resistance to fasteners 
• Medium viscosity, easy to apply 

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Loctite

243 Threadlocker, 50ml, Medium Strength

3 Variations

Loctite

Threadlocker, Medium Strength, 10ml

3 Variations

Loctite

Threadlocker, High Strength, 50ml

3 Variations

Loctite

Threadlocker, High Strength, 10ml

3 Variations

Loctite

Retainer, High Strength, 50ml

3 Variations

Loctite

Retainer, High Strength, 50ml

3 Variations

Loctite

Threadlocker, Low Strength, 10ml

3 Variations

Loctite

Threadlocker, Low Strength, 50ml

3 Variations

Loctite

Retainer, High Strength, 50ml

3 Variations

Loctite

641 Bearing Fit 50ml

3 Variations

Loctite

641 Bearing Fit Retaining Compound, Medium Strength, 10ml

3 Variations

Loctite

2701 Studlock 50ml

2 Variations

Loctite

Threadlocker, Medium Strength, 250ml

3 Variations

Loctite

Retainer, High Strength, 10ml

3 Variations

Loctite

Retainer, High Strength, 250ml

3 Variations

Loctite

Retainer, High Strength, 250ml

3 Variations

Loctite

2400 THREADLOCK ADHESIVE 50ml V2020

3 Variations

Loctite

248 Thread Locking Compound Stick

2 Variations

Loctite

272 High Strength High Temperature Threadlocker, 50ml

Loctite

7414 Thread Locking Compound 50ml

Loctite

268 Thread Locking Compound Stick

2 Variations

Loctite

290 High Strength Thread Locking Compound 10ml

4 Variations

Loctite

2701 Studlock Thread Locker 10ml

Loctite

Threadlocker, High Strength, 250ml

3 Variations

3M

TL43 Scotch-Weld Thread Locker 50ml

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