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LOCTITE® 248 - Stick 5.0/case Blue Medium Strength Threadlocker

Known as LOCTITE 248 Blue Threadlocker Medium Strength Semi Solid Stick

Features and Benefits

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Easy-to-apply, semi-solid stick for locking and sealing threaded assemblies - ideal for vertical and overhead applications. Medium strength, removable with hand tools.
LOCTITE® 248 is a blue, general purpose threadlocker that provides a medium strength bond in a convenient stick format for no-drip, no-mess applications. This threadlocker locks and seals bolts, nuts and studs to prevent loosening due to vibration. It works on all metals, including passive substrates such as stainless steel, aluminum and plated surfaces without the need for a primer. Suitable for use on most oil-coated, "as-received" fasteners without cleaning.
  • Convenient, non-drip, stick format
  • Prevents fastener loosening on vibrating assemblies, e.g. pumps, gear boxes, presses
  • Works on all metals without primer, including passive substrates (e.g. stainless steel, aluminum, plated surfaces)
  • Suitable for use on most oil-coated, 'as-received' fasteners without cleaning
  • Can be disassembled with ordinary hand tools for easy service and maintenance
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Safety Data Sheets and RoHs
LOCTITE® 248, 19 g Stick 462476 en-US
IDH: 462476
EAN: 079340370876

Size Case: Stick

Quantity: 5.0/case

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Technical Information

Application method Swipe
Application temperature -55.0 - 150.0 °C (-65.0 - 300.0 °F )
Applications Threadlocking
Breakaway torque, Breakloose torque, M10 Steel Nuts/Bolts 23.0 N·m (200.0 in./lb. )
Color Blue
Cure type Anaerobic cure
Fixture time 5.0 min.
Key characteristics Disassembly: removable, Strength: medium strength
Physical form Semi-solid stick
Recommended for use with Metal, Metal: passive metal

How to

LOCTITE 248 Stick Threadlocker Product Overview

Step by Step Guide

1. Preparation - Cleaning

LOCTITE 248 is suitable for use on most “as-received” fasteners with light coatings of corrosion prevention oils without cleaning. However, for heavily oiled or contaminated fasteners, it is recommended to use LOCTITE® SF 7070 to degrease and clean surfaces prior to applying LOCTITE 248 threadlocker.

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.

3a. Application - Through Hole

Apply a 360 degree band of threadlocker to the male fastener at the area of engagement and completely fill the thread roots - generally the width of 2-3 threads. Assemble nut and tighten to proper torque.

3b. Application - Blind Hole

Apply threadlocker to entire diameter of thread engagement area on male fastener, install fastener into blind hole, and tighten to proper torque.

4. Assembly

Assemble and tighten to proper torque requirement. If several bolts are being assembled, torque them down to the correct value within the fixture time window.

5. Disassembly

Disassemble with standard hand tools. If not possible, apply localized heat to approximately 500°F/260°C and disassemble while hot.

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