Technology : Dimethacrylate ester

Product name : Anabond 124

Revised date : Feb 2015
Revision No. : 01

Product Description Handling cure at 30 ± 2 °C, minutes

Anabond 124 is a single component dimethacrylate ester based M10 Steel bolts & Nuts 10 - 15
anaerobic adhesive system specially designed for locking and M10 Chrome plated steel bolts & Nuts 15 - 25
sealing of threaded fasteners. The product gets polymerized Functional cure at 30 ± 2 °C, h 6
when confined between closely mating metal surfaces in the
Full cure at 30 ± 2 °C, h 24
absence of air and prevents loosening and leakages from shock
and vibration. Because of low viscosity and capillary action, the Operating Parameters
product wicks between engaged threads and eliminates the
need to disassemble prior to applicaiton. Service temperature 0C -50 to + 150

Chemical Type : Dimethacrylate ester Properties of cured material

Appearance : Liquid Cured for 24 hours at 30 ± 2 °C, tested according to
Cure initiator : Anaerobic ATM - R031 (ISO 10964).
Application : Thread Locking & Sealing Breakaway torque, N.m 18 - 22
M10 steel bolts and nuts (kgf.m) (1.8 - 2.2)
Strength : Medium to high
Colour Blue Prevailling torque N.m 22 - 28
M10 steel bolts and nuts (kgf.m) (2.2 - 2.8)
Properties of uncured material
Typical Environment Resistance
Specific Gravity at 30 °C,
ATM - R004 x (JIS K6820) 1.0 - 1.1 Cured for 24 hours at 30 ± 2 °C, Breakaway torque tested on
M10 steel Bolts and nuts according to ATM-R031 (ISO 10964).
Viscosity at 30 °C, Brookfield DV-II+,
Spindle 1, speed 100 rpm, cP, 25- 50
ATM - R006 x (ISO 2555)
Chemical resistance
Aged under conditions indicated and tested at 25 ± 2 °C.
Flash point refer MSDS
% of initial strength
Chemicals
100 h 500 h 1000 h
Curing performance
Motor oil 10W30,125 0C 100 99 99
The product cures when confined in the absence of air between
closed fitting metal surfaces. The curing time is influenced by Motor oil 20W40,125 0C 100 99 98
the gap between the surfaces, the kind of metal, surface
Gasoline, 25 0C 100 95 86
treatments and temperature. The assembly can be subjected to
limited test after functional cure. Although functional cure is Water / Glycol, 50 / 50, 87 0C 96 84 80
developed in relatively short time, curing continues for at least
24 hours before full properties are developed. Curing tested General information
according to ATM* - R031 (ISO 10964). Before handling read product safety data sheet and container
label for safe use.
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen or
oxygen rich systems and not be selected as a sealant for
chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.

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 Technology : Dimethacrylate ester
Product name : Anabond 124
Revised date : Feb 2015
Revision No. : 01

To prevent the product from clogging in the nozzle, do not allow Storage
the tip to touch the metal surfaces during application.
Store the material in its original container in a cool and dry
Do not return the used product back to the original container as condition between 8 and 35 °C. Keep away from heat source
it may be contaminated during usage. and direct sunlight.
Where aqueous washing systems are used to clean the Storage other than recommended temperature and
surfaces before bonding, it is important to check the conditions will have impact on the properties of the product.
compatibility of the washing solution with the adhesive. In The product is non-volatile and non-flammable at room
some cases these aqueous washes can affect the cure temperature.
performance of the adhesive.
The product is not normally recommended for use on plastics, SKU Packaging
particularly thermoplastic materials where stress cracking of
plastic could result. Users are recommended to check the
50 ml & 250 ml HDPE container
compatibility of the product with such substrates.

Direction for use Substrate preparation

Shelf life
All surfaces must be clean and dry.
Fifteen months from the date of manufacture in it's original
For best results degrease the fasteners with suitable solvent container, unopened and recommended storage conditions.
and allow it to dry before applying the adhesive.
If the metal surface is inactive or curing speed is slow use Unit Conversion
activator, Anabond Ekaprime 021.
(0C x 1.8) + 32 = 0F N x 0.225 = lb

Method of application kgf.m x 9.81 = N.m N.m x 8.851= lb.in

Shake the product thoroughly before use.
MPa x 145 = psi N / mm x 5.71 = lb/in
Apply required drops of the product on the mating area of the
mPa.s = cP N.m x 0.738 = lb.ft
bolt and nut. Rotate the nut on the bolt for uniform coverage
and then tighten as required. Parts should not be disturbed mm / 25.4 = inches N.m x 0.142 = oz.in
until sufficient handling strength is achieved.
μm / 25.4 = mil
Anabond 124, being a low viscocity threadlocking grade, can
be used post tightening of the threaded parts. Apply the
Disclaimer - Please read carefully
required drops of adhesive at the threads between the male
and female component after tightening. The adhesive The data contained herein are furnished for information only
penetrated between the threads and locks the threaded and are believed to be reliable. We cannot assume
assembly. responsibility for the results obtained by others over whose
methods we have no control.
Disassembly and cleaning It is the user's responsibility to determine suitability for the
Remove with standard hand tools. user's purpose of any production methods mentioned herein
and to adopt such precautions as may be advisable for the
When hand tools do not work, heat the assembly to
protection of property and of persons against any hazards
approximately 250 °C and disassemble while hot.
that may be involved in the handling and use thereof.
Cured product can be removed with a combination of soaking
in a solvent and mechanical abrasion such as a wire brush.

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Product name : Anabond 124
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Revision No. : 01

In practice, the differences in materials, substrates and

actual site conditions are such that no warranty in respect of
merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose, nor any
liability arising out of any legal relationship whatsoever, can
be inferred either from this information, or from any written
recommendations, or from any other advice offered.
Anabond disclaims liability for any incidental or
consequential damages of any kind, including lost profits.

For product information, contact :

Anabond Limited
No.36, Type II, Dr. V.S.I Estate,
Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, TN - 600041.
Ph : +91 (44) 23460041/42/43
Fax : +91 (44) 2346 0048
e-mail : [email protected]
web : www.anabond.com

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