Threadlockers & Retaining Compounds
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Expected delivery: Tue, Nov 17
Anaerobic threadlockers and retaining compounds cure in the absence of air between close fitting metal parts. Threadlockers keep bolts, screws and studs from loosening under vibration and also seal the threads against corrosion. Retaining compounds hold bearings, bushings, gears and sleeves on shafts and in housings. This section covers low, medium and high strength threadlockers in liquid, gel and stick forms, wicking grade threadlocker for pre-assembled parts, retaining compounds, pipe thread sealants and activator primers.
What to check before you order
- Strength. Low strength suits small screws and adjustment screws. Medium strength suits most nuts and bolts that will need service. High strength is for permanent joints such as studs and needs heat to remove.
- Wicking grade. Low viscosity green products penetrate already assembled fasteners.
- Clean, dry threads. Oil reduces cure and strength. Clean parts first, and use a primer on inactive metals such as stainless, zinc and aluminum or in cold conditions, as the label directs.
- Fastener size and gap. Each product lists a maximum thread size or gap it can fill.
- Temperature. Check the service temperature range against the application.
Common questions
How do I remove a red threadlocker?
Heat the fastener to the temperature on the product label, then remove it with hand tools while it is hot. Wear suitable gloves.
Use with hex bolts and cap screws, see bearings and bushings, or browse adhesives, sealants and tape.
Popular threadlockers & retaining compounds
- Loctite 0.5ml Threadlocker 262 Permanent SKU 442-231922 $3.76
- Loctite 242™ Threadlocker, Medium Strength, 50 mL, 1/4 in to 3/4 in Thread, Blue SKU 442-135355 $61.19/pcs
- Loctite 243™ Medium-Strength Primerless Threadlocker, 50 mL, 1/4 in to 3/4 in dia, Blue SKU 442-1329467 $58.70/pcs
- Henkel 246™ Threadlocker, Medium Strength/High Temperature, 50 mL, 1/4 in to 3/4 in Thread, Blue SKU 442-234172 $69.92/pcs
- Henkel 248™ Medium-Strength Threadlocker Solid Stick, 19 g, 1/4 in to 3/4 in dia, Blue SKU 442-462476 $45.09/pcs
- Loctite 250ml Retaining COMPOUND635 Hi STRG/Slow Cure SKU 442-135517 $413.75
- Loctite 250ml Threadlocker 220 Medium Strength/Wicking SKU 442-231424 $208.15
- Loctite 262™ Threadlocker, Medium to High Strength, 50 ml, Red SKU 442-135374 $61.75/pcs
- Loctite 268™ High-Strength Threadlocker Solid Stick, 19 g, 1/4 in to 3/4 in dia, Red SKU 442-826035 $46.11/pcs
- Loctite 277™ High-Strength Threadlocker, 50 mL, 7/8 in dia or Smaller, Red SKU 442-88448 $53.87/pcs
- Loctite 50-ml Pro Lock Tightthread Seal SKU 442-234345 $43.75
- Loctite 6-lb. Kit Nordbak Wearing Compound Brushable C SKU 442-209825 $859.62
- Loctite HM22 Manual Dispenser SKU 442-2040430 $1,229.28
- Loctite 2432 Medium Strength Threadlocker SKU 442-219481 $155.99
- Loctite 290 Adh Seal 1L SKU 442-209745 $516.12
- Loctite Aa H8000 CR490MLEN Cart SKU 442-411833 $142.14
- Loctite Grade CV 50ml Bo SKU 442-195897 $94.44
- Loctite Prism 4211 20G SKU 442-135302 $47.22
- Loctite Mix Nozzles for 200/400ml C-Style 13.0 mm ID He SKU 442-1271656 $8.06
- Loctite Nordbak Fast Cure Pneu Wear 6 lb Kit SKU 442-235598 $529.61
- Loctite Rotorspray Drive Assembly SKU 442-218302 $9,017.76
- Approved Vendor Vibra-Tite 199, Hot-Lock 2000°F Extreme High Temp Threadlocker, 2oz Bottle SKU 32534 $25.28