What is medium strength Loctite?
What is medium strength Loctite?
LOCTITE 243 is a medium strength blue threadlocking adhesive that seals and secures metal nuts and bolts to prevent loosening due to shock and vibration. LOCTITE® 243 is a general purpose threadlocker that provides a medium strength bond.
What is the difference between red Loctite and blue Loctite?
Loctite threadlockers are primarily designed to prevent fasteners from leaking or loosening from vibration. The difference between red and blue threadlocker is a matter of strength and removability. Loctite threadlocker blue is designed to easily be replaceable with common tools, whereas red is a more permanent fix.
What is the strongest Loctite thread lock?
LOCTITE® red threadlocker
LOCTITE® red threadlocker is the highest strength of threadlocker adhesive. This product cures fully in 24 hours and is available in both a liquid and as a semisolid anaerobic. The red high strength threadlocker products are so powerful they may require heat to be disassembled.
How long does it take for medium strength Loctite to dry?
Sets in approximately 10 minutes and fully cures in 24 hours. Clean adhesive residue immediately with a damp cloth. Cured product can be removed with a combination of soaking in methylene chloride and mechanical abrasion such as a wire brush.
What are the different types of Loctite?
It is available in either a semisolid anaerobic or liquid form, and once applied to the threads it will cure in 24 hours. Common versions are: Loctite 262, Loctite 268, Loctite 271, and Loctite 272.
How long before Loctite goes off?
According to Loctite’s manufacturer, Henkel, Loctite (loctiteproducts.com) does go bad. The technical data sheets of both thread-locker 271 (red) and 242 (blue) say that the shelf life of each is 24 months unopened, or 12 months once the tube is opened.
Is Green Loctite stronger than red?
Green is stronger; red might give way in a high stress area. They are quite different products with different purposes.
How do you know which Loctite to use?
Generally speaking, the larger your thread, the higher the strength your threadlocker needs to be. For example: Small thread – LOCTITE® 222 is suitable for small threads up to a maximum size of M12. Medium thread – LOCTITE ® 243 seals and secures fasteners with a maximum thread size of M18.