LOCTITE® 660 High Strength Retaining Compound

Features and Benefits

This very high viscosity, high-strength retaining compound is ideal for use on badly worn seats, keys, splines, bearings or tapers without re-machining. Also suitable for retaining shims.
If you want a product that enables re-use of worn bearing seats, keys, splines or tapers, LOCTITE® 660 is for you. This high-strength retaining compound is designed for the bonding of cylindrical fitting parts, particularly where bond gaps occur – and without the need for re-machining. It’s also suitable for retaining shims. You can expect excellent gap cure characteristics.
  • High viscosity
  • Ideal for use with worn parts without re-machining
  • Registered to NSF Category P1
  • Suitable for retaining shims
  • Gap fill of 0.01"-0.2" (0.25mm-0.5mm)
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Technical Information

Agency approvals / certificates / specifications NSF P1
Application method Manual
Applications Press Fitting, Repairing, Retaining
Color Silver
Cure type Anaerobic Cure
Fixture time 15.0 min.
Gap fill 0.25 - 0.5 mm
Key characteristics Gap Filling, Strength: High Strength, Thixotropic
Operating temperature -65.0 - 300.0 °F (-55.0 - 150.0 °C )
Physical form Paste
Recommended for use with Metal: Steel
Shear strength, Steel 23.0 N/mm² (3335.0 psi )
Viscosity 250000.0 mPa·s (cP)

How to

Step by Step Guide

1. Preparation - Cleaning

Use LOCTITE SF 7200 or LOCTITE SF 790 to remove any old adhesive from parts. Use LOCTITE SF 7063 or LOCTITE SF 7070 to degrease and clean surfaces prior to applying adhesive. For gaps larger than 0.5mm or worn out shafts, bearing seats or keyways, use LOCTITE metal-filled compounds to rebuild the surfaces.

2. Preparation - Activation

If cure speed is too slow due to passive metals (stainless steel, aluminum and plated metals) or low temperature (below 5°C), use LOCTITE SF 7649 activator. Allow to dry.

3. Application - For Slip-Fitted Assemblies

Apply adhesive around the leading edge of the male component and the inside of the female component. Assemble parts with a rotating motion to ensure good coverage.  Wipe off excess adhesive.

4. Application - For Press-Fitted Assemblies

Apply 360 degree beads of adhesive to both bond surfaces at the leading edges of insertion or engagement, and assemble at high press-on rates.  Wipe off excess adhesive.

5. Application - For Shrink-Fitted Assemblies

Apply the adhesive onto the male component, heat the female component to cause expansion for free assembly. Assemble components and allow temperatures to equiliberiate. Wipe of excess adhesive.

6. Disassembly

Apply localized heat to approximately 500°F/260°C and disassemble while hot.

Frequently Asked Questions