LOCTITE. Threadlocking User’s Guide What you need to know to ensure a reliable threaded assembly — [Link]Old Way Mechanical Locking Devices Mechanica locking devices (@.9., spit washers, nylon nuts) ‘were invented to solve the common problem of loosening that ‘occurs in most threaded assemblies, Although they were made {or this purpose, they have several shartcomings. ‘Shortcomings of Mechanical Locking Devices ‘Loosen under vibration, thermal expansion and/or Improper torque * Donot seal threads ‘+ Require extensive inventory of several shapes and sizes = Prone to rust Better Way Loctite* Threadlockers Invented fifty years ago by Loctte Corporation, now Henkel Corporation, this revolutionary method to lock and seal threaded fasteners with liquid anaerobic adhesives has found worldwide acceptance. Sulted for ‘ wide range of application, from delicate electronic components to heavy industrial equipment, Loctite” threadlockers have dramatically increased the reliably of threaded assemblies, Benefits of Loctite” Threadlockers * Lock nuts and bolts against vibration and thermal expansion * Seal against corrosion and leakage Reduce inventory costs * ‘Suitable forall shapes and sizes of fasteners * Actas a thread lubricant © Maintain critical adjustments ofthe assembly * Noon-torque adjustments needed * High chemical resistanceFunctions of a threaded assembly Why do threaded assemblies fail? . LOCKING METHODS ‘Shortcomings of locking devices. Why use Loctite” threadiockers: LOCTITE” THREADLOCKING SOLUTIONS How does a Loctite’ threadlocker work?. How do | use a Loctite’ threadlocker?. When should I use a primer? Loctite” threadlocker key selection factors.. HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT LOCTITE* THREADLOCKER Decision tree LOCTITE® INNOVATIONS......ceeseneee canna sites LOCTITE* THREADLOCKER PROPERTIES CHART ...C Functions of a threaded assembly 1. Greate clamp force 2. Maintain clamp force 3. Allow disassembly « Why do threaded assemblies fail? Clamp force is not maintained Threaded assemblies loosen because of: ‘A. Gaps: n order to make the assembly possible, nuts and bolls must have some tolerance, which creates gaps ‘between the threads B. Vibration & side-to-side movement: These gaps allow the parts to move fom side-to-side when ‘exposed to vibration (atone ecunrg . Expansion/contraction & loosening: Expansion and i ‘contraction can also cause side-to-side movement This, in adtion to vibration, leads to loosening and ultimately isassombly of parts. Steg fe batty ts et pot and Dara enansvteracton cf Rs a kf uct a) ad oat eas Disassembly is not always possible This failure happens because, in certain conditions, ‘nut and a bolt can seize together. This seizing effect is caused by: * Corrosion, rust, when dealing with: Humility +7 High temperatures 7 Assembly of different metals (galvanic corrosion) ‘ Galling (friction welding)iq Shortcomings of locking devices ‘Split ring or spring washers. Increased friction reduces clamp load; will not ensure reliable threadlocking under Tab washers, split pins, castle nuts Expensive and time consuming methods, they often impose challenges to line up their pads Cara ea a 6a ala ‘Tooth or ribbed flanged bolts Nylon nut Prevent self-loosening, but are expensive; ‘More expensive than a standard nut, nylon g need larger flange-bearing surfaces and inserts increase friction, which results in may damage the surfaces. inaccurate torque. (Why use Loctite? threadlockers Loctite* Benefits Better Performance Cost Savings © Reliable assembly: Not only locks against vibration, * Failure: Reliable threaded assemblies ‘shock and thermal cycling but also seals against reduces costly downtimes ‘corrosion and galing + Inventory: “One size fits all”, universally applicable Se eee ren ee tee ec ee eee medium grade formula is selected + Outperform locking devices: better clamp load retention ‘comipared to all mechanical locking devices Vibration loosening test ont Leta esckor ot seed ge ‘ier at Bt W677 Aah ker ow DW 12 Asam Usiares sac zo 4006006001000 * Processing: Ease of automation reduces assembly casts and inereases throughput * Material Cost: Lower cost per unit compared to ‘most locking devices Cost per locking application See er ne cg ry 5/8" cy co 25¢ eae ho Pat ens rn ae hy Tomales ederdettnerneitioreesataeC How does a Loctite® threadlocker work? Fill Gaps Loctite threadlockers are single-component adhesives that cure inthe absence of air and in contact with active meta to frm a tough thermoset plastic. They completely fill all voids between the interfacing threads, which makes the assembly aunitized component and ultimately prevents loosening, Seal Threads ‘Another property of Loctite” threadiockers is thread sealing. This property is especially important when assembling through-bolts in an ol reservoir or cooling jacket in order to keop the fluids sealed in and corrosion out Examples ofthis application are common but not imited, to gearboxes and intemal ‘combustion engines. ‘agora 3a oy 0 a NOT He ‘Bamener a ont nt OO Poe err nai (Sexi resaooo apie react spice ( How do | use a Loctite” threadlocker? Application Options = z / IMPORTANT: To achieve } optimum pertormance t all parts must be clean and fee of contaminants i (€., ol, grease). Fertrgats Frinton Ferpstesiny Frontiers Dispensing Options I For maximum convenience and ‘ ' procuetvty, Loctte®threaclockers can be dispensed through Loctite” dispensing systems. For more information, visit ‘[Link]. 280 and 50m ‘pan palace Daigle — Lact? nara semitone depos, eepares ‘pense ae. a Saray spr aois ‘Speed up cure Inactive metal assemblies* Significantly speed up the cure time of When assembling metal parts with inactive surfaces, Loctite” primers are Loctite” threadlockers when assembling recommended to ensure proper performance of Loctite” threadlockers, metal parts that are cold, have large gaps or deep threads. Pte ats the Wagpetiestet fon Browe eased Nrinwn Pueftuninan ean Fin Stel Nea Tenn atm Sher Capper Manges Sains Ste Mogresien ee fms Mone ohare Stal Natura Chemie tora ec Oe oct ONS" 7O5F Pee Leche tet ee be aero reset ns Msc each re ‘Brien ein ache pra ct ne pone? (© Loctite® threadlocker key selection factors > Strength + Low strength: Ideal for fasteners <4". Easy disassembly using hand tools ‘© Medium strength: Designed to be removable with standard hand tools on é" to %4" fasteners ‘High strength: Designed to deliver high strength on ‘"to 9" fasteners. For removal, it may require localized heat (>500°F), hand tools, and disassembly while hot dense nea wo Viscosity {erga un Semper + Liquid Formulas: Everyday assembly; deal fore threads and bind holes + Gel Formulas: deal for coarse and large threads, they do not run or migrate + Semisold Formulas: Pocket rend, idecl fr overhead and pe-dispensed applications Application Methods ‘= Pre-Dispensed: QuickStix” semisolid threadlocker can be applied beforehand on bolts that are waiting tobe assembled ‘= Pre-Assembly: Most Loctite” liquid threadlockers are designed to be applied at the moment that parts will be assemiled * Post-Assembly: Wicking grade formula can be applied on parts that are already assembled Materials Being Assembled * All Loctite" Threadlockors: Meta-to-metal applications * Loctite* 425” Assure”: Plastic-to-piastc,plastio-fo-metal applicationsLoctite 425°Assure” Loctite 220" Instant Adhesive Threaocker ~ Mediom Stongth / Low tang eure orgtreaoser Wicking / Bie acters Carbo Alow ene Utasa peat tweadecery see fpeterthetedttatollwa te pat Sarvs Cr bosatee ch aunt bead Tetweorane aero, Guana trae Fert aster Waar Lect" 290° ‘Threadlocker ~ High Stength 7 ‘Wicking Green Te: imnetten se, heads conan mec engeaes poesrr Aenean oy ase at seopedie Roemer far ems pears Treadlocker igh tabriety igh Strength caren Format wth ress tyes ten nd beached ekg fester paraney [a “CARE TE Baw tener pe ae OF 2 ROA ni. nce eng irgn BROKE VALE TEMPE aes oun neEe Loctite 220m8* Threadocker = Low Strength omni ate eee ako ees 3 felacome eet, pee ‘ax hoa ae eos dsr sgh ee ‘seh arin ores ‘pret oteence Sabor oe damatae (brente to nm taser aoa Lette" 2033" Ga gays Loctite ulckstic ‘Threaslocker — 249" Treadoeker Medium Strength Medium Strength Amesum storgiigd ——Sinkeld ek is Chessechrienon coma pie ge ‘Soviedertrgetvens gtr oman Soper tise pears Le IBizoeqoremi, wth Guest 246 treadbckr fee i ee el a pr ‘rade peapple) to aplaton, ee ‘oleate vn rut ttre an ‘rpisacreem Femara wn IMPORTANT! See page 5 for ‘more information on: + Phmers and inactive metals + Strength + Aoplcation methods Helpful Hints: * Clean pat with Loctite" O0C-Free CGieaner & Degreaser before applying he adhesive +I the threstocker wl be apaied below 40°F pre-veat with Loctite" 7649™ Primer N™ * tthe parts were in contact with aqueous washing solution or cating ids, which leave a protctve layer onthe suave, wash wth hot water before use oer 2760" Loctite" Quek 258° Threadocker ~ Threadocker = Primers igh Strength Wigh Strength Tasesrvenirt smoke Park teu, eo eae rd faduargeramnaig te sess Ng eat eet pines Rrussonat recs ering o reed elds wher equ. flee. Wl ud For tr manterres et MH yap aon request peemaret lng $s rae Beka an penohoweres« Semisolid and Gel Products — Versatility and Cleanliness Loctite* QuickStix” 248" Medium Strength Loctite" QuickStix” 268" High Strength Loctite* QuickStix” 7088” Primer No mess, easy to apply and pocket-riendly. deal for ‘overhead and pre-cispensed applications, Loctite* 2033” Gel Medium Strength Ideal fr coarse or large threads. Does not run or migrate. Ergonomie package with pinpoint and fat-top tlspense options. q High Temperature Products — Performance and Convenience > Loctite* 2422" High Temp Medium Strength Loctite* 2620° High Temp High Strength New paste formula does not un or migrate and withstands continuous exposure to temperatures up to O50°F. These products are conveniently packaged in sytings fr easy dispensing, Disassembling Loctite” 2620" HiTemp High Strength requires heating to sbove 680° and disassembling while at. — « Large Fastener Product — High Lubricity and High Strength Loctite* 2047" High Lubricity and High Strength Designed for applications on fasteners over 7/8" in amet, this thwealocker and its formula wth increased lubricity allows proper clamp load tobe achieved by reducing frition In adalton, its high strength property wil ensure tha clamp load is maintained when exposed to vibration. Standard threadlockers may not have suttclent lubricity on large fasteners to achieve uate clamp oad ( Primerless Products — Speed and Performance Loctite* 2760" \ The innovative formula of this high strength Loctite” threadlocker reduces the need for primers. I performs well on all metal substrates | including anodized aluminum, stainless steel, and other inactive ‘metals (see inactive metal assemblies table on page 5). € Low Odor Product — Sensitive Areas and Confined Spaces Loctite* 2423” Low Odor Medium Strength Designed for applications in sensitive areas and confined spaces. 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