Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Loctite |
| Trade Name | Loctite 243 |
| Application | Threadlocking |
| Threadlocking Strength | Medium |
| Cure Time | 2 h |
| Anaerobic | Yes |
| Colour | Blue |
| Product Form | Liquid |
| Package Type | Bottle |
| Package Size | 50 ml |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | +180°C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -55°C |
| Setting Time | 5min |
| Operating Temperature Range | -55 → +180 °C |
| Special Features | Anaerobic |
| Specific Gravity | 1.08 |
| Chemical Composition | Dimethacrylate Ester |
| Viscosity Description | Thixotropic |
Product Details
Loctite® 243 Threadlocking
General purpose threadlocking
Particularly suitable for less active surfaces e.g. stainless steel
Prevents loosening through vibration and leakage of threaded fasteners
Benefits
- Medium strength oil tolerant torque tension grade
- General purpose threadlocking
- Particularly suitable for less active surfaces e.g. stainless steel, aluminum, plated surfaces
- Prevents loosening through vibration and leakage of threaded fasteners
Features
- Technology: Acrylic
- Chemical Type: Dimethacrylate ester
- Fluorescence: Positive under UV light
- Components: One component – requires no mixing
- Viscosity: Medium, thixotropic
- Cure: Anaerobic
- Secondary: Cure Activator
- Application: Threadlocking
- Strength: Medium
Note
Features:
- Technology: Acrylic
- Chemical Type: Dimethacrylate ester
- Fluorescence: Positive under UV light
- Components: One component – requires no mixing
- Viscosity: Medium, thixotropic
- Cure: Anaerobic
- Secondary: Cure Activator
- Application: Threadlocking
- Strength: Medium
How to use Loctite 243?
- Clear all surfaces (external and internal) with a cleaning solvent and allow to dry
- Cure speed too slow? You need to use appropriate activator and then allow to dry it when needed
- Shake it before use
- To prevent the Loctite 243 from clogging in the nozzle, avoid tip and metal surface get in contact during application
- Store in dry location
How to clean Loctite 243 after using?
Where can you use Loctite 243?
Benefits
- Prevents loosening on vibrating assemblies, e.g. pumps, gear boxes or presses
- Works on all metals, including passive substrates (e.g. stainless steel, aluminium, plated surfaces)