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LOCTITE® 242
Features and Benefits
A medium strength, medium viscosity, thixotropic threadlocking adhesive for metal thread sizes up to M36.
LOCTITE® 242 is a general purpose, medium strength, medium viscosity, anaerobic-curing threadlocking adhesive. It is thixotropic to prevent migration after application, and is perfect for fasteners requiring normal disassembly with standard hand tools.
- Medium strength
- Medium viscosity
- Quick fixture time
- Thixotropic to reduce adhesive migration
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Technical Information
| Chemical basis / base | Methacrylate |
| Color | Blue |
| Fixture time | 5.0 - 20.0 min. |
| Key characteristics | Thixotropic |
| Recommended for use with | Metal: brass, Metal: steel, Metal: steel - stainless steel |
| Viscosity, Brookfield - RVF, @ 25.0 °C Spindle 3, speed 20 rpm, Helipath | 800.0 - 1600.0 mPa·s (cP) |
LOCTITE® 242
A medium strength, medium viscosity, thixotropic threadlocking adhesive for metal thread sizes up to M36.