PRODUCT APPLICATION GUIDE

Prism, Quick Metal, Master Gasket, Master Pipe Sealant, Yuk-Off,

Blue Maxx, Black Maxx and Tak Pak are Trade Marks,
Loctite is a Registered Trade Mark of Henkel Loctite Corporation, USA.
©12/2012, Loctite Australia Pty. Ltd. Specifications subject to change without notice. APPLICATION SOLUTION
Strength /
FEATURES
Recommended
Thread Size
Temperature
Colour Primer Resistance

Strength / Recommended Size of Temperature Thread Loctite® 55 Low • Safe, fast and easy to use on metal and plastics threaded fittings n/a 100mm (4”) 150°C
APPLICATION SOLUTION FEATURES SEALING CORD • Allows reliable re-adjustment of the joint with neat and clean application
Colour Primer Thread Resistance
Sealing White • Potable water AS/NZS 4020:2005 & AGA approved up to 85°C

Threadlocking Loctite 222

® • Removable grade – Disassembly with normal tools 7471 Up to M36 150°C
Low Single component, does Loctite® 567 Low • Easy dismantling with normal tools • Pressure tested to 10,000 PSI 7649 76mm (3”) 205°C
SUPER SCREW LOCK MASTER PIPE SEALANT • Excellent chemical resistance
not creep, shrink or White • AGA Certificate 3207 to 1050kPa (Gas)
For nuts, bolts and
threaded parts. To Loctite® 243 Medium
• General purpose with improved oil resistance 7471 Up to M36 180°C block systems. Replaces
SUPER NUT LOCK • Disassembly with normal tools tape, hemp or solvent Loctite® 569 • Dismantles with normal tools • Pressure tested to 10,000 PSI 7471 19 mm (3/4”) 150°C
prevent unwanted HYDRAULIC SEALANT Low • Seals fine threaded metal fittings on hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel systems
based sealant. Resists • AGA Certificate 3375 to 1050kPa (Gas)
movement, loosening, Loctite® 263 • General purpose with improved oil resistance. 7649 Up to M36 180°C
High • Disassembly with direct heat vibration and shock
leaks and corrosion. SUPER STUD LOCK
Resists vibration.
loads. Protects against Loctite® 577 • For use with parallel or tapered fittings • Pressure tested to 10,000 PSI 7649 76mm (3”) 150°C
corrosion and galling. HIGH PRESSURE PIPE Medium • Seals coarse metal threads in low temperature applications where fast cure is required
Loctite® 272 • High Temperature 7471 Up to M36 232°C
SEALANT • Potable water approval AS/NZS 4020:2005, AGA Certificate 4787 (to 2600kpa)
High • Disassembly with direct heat
• Outstanding chemical resistance
Loctite® 5770 • Lubricates pipe threads for easy assembly 7649 76mm (3”) 280°C
High • For use with parallel or tapered fittings
Loctite 277
® • High Strength / Chemical resistance 7649 Up to M36 150°C STEAM & GAS
• Ideal for sealing steam systems, up to 6.3MPa gauge pressure
Very High • Disassembly with direct heat
• Military Specification Mil-S-46163A

Fixture Time / Operating

Loctite® 290 • Wicking grade for preassembled fasteners
Medium / High • Porosity sealing capabilities (welds, castings)
7649 Up to M12 150°C APPLICATION SOLUTION
Colour
FEATURES Especially for
Temperature
Viscosity
WICK-IN / AFTER LOCK
5 - 20 sec • General purpose, surface insensitive instant adhesive for most versatile application areas Plastics, metals, Up to 120°C
Instant Loctite® 401 • Ultra-fast fixture speed elastomers
Low
ULTRA FAST Clear
Strength / Recommended Temperature
APPLICATION SOLUTION
Colour
FEATURES
Primer
Gap Filling
Resistance Bonding / 5 - 20 sec • General purpose grade for difficult-to-bond materials that require uniform stress distribution Rubbers, PO plastics, Up to 120°C
Loctite® 406 Low
Cyanoacrylate DIFFICULT TO BOND
• Ultra-fast fixture speed elastomers
Retaining Loctite® 641 • Ideal for cylindrical parts that require disassembly 7649 Up to 0.2mm 150°C
SUBSTRATES Clear
BEARING MOUNT Medium • Excellent chemical resistance
One-component,
• Improved heat transfer 5 - 20 sec • Excellent for bonding EPDM rubber Plastics and Rubbers Up to 80°C
100% Contact, prevents no-mix products that Loctite® 424 • Fast fixture speed
Low
cure rapidly at room HIGH STRENGTH Clear
corrosion and fretting. Loctite® 609 • Excellent load transmission capabilities 7471 Up to 0.2mm 150°C
Recommended for Medium • Tested and approved for use on bearings temperature. Excellent 10 - 100 sec • Increase flexibility and peel strength along with enhanced resistance to shock Plastics, metals, Up to 100°C
retaining shafts, gears, • Dismantles with press or pullers bond strengths to the Loctite® 435 • Provides rapid bonding on a wide range of materials elastomers & Porous /
Low
RUBBER TOUGHENED
pulleys, sprockets, widest range of plastics, Clear • Also available in black (Loctite® 438) absorbent materials
Loctite® 620 • Seals reliably valve seats and inserts in heavy duty applications 7649 Up to 230°C
rubbers and metals.
sleeves, pins bushes HIGH TEMPERATURE High • Excellent heat aging characteristics 0.25mm 5 - 20 sec • Ultra-fast fixture speed Porous / absorbent Up to 120°C
and couplings. • Dismantles with press or pullers Loctite® 454 • No run, no drip - even on vertical surfaces materials
Gel
GEL Clear
Loctite® 660 • Used for repairing worn coaxial parts without remachining 7471 Up to 0.5mm 150°C
5 - 20 sec • Particularly suitable for applications where vapor control is difficult Transparent materials Up to 100°C
QUICK METAL High • Excess does not cure; allows easy cleanup Loctite® 460 • Reduces whitening
Low
PRESS FIT REPAIR LOW ODOR
LOW BLOOM Clear
Loctite 680
®
Very High
• Gives best resistance to dynamic, axial and radial loads 7471 Up to 0.2mm 150°C
60 - 120 sec • Black, rubber toughened grade Metal-to metal, Up to 80°C
• Plumbing Safety Licence AS/NZS 4020:2005 (Potable Water) Loctite® 480 • For applications where high peel and sheer strength is required or shock loads are present metal-to-plastic,
Low
TOUGHENED
Loctite® 232 • Has lubricating properties to facilitate smooth assembly of heavy interference 7471 Up to 150°C Black metal-to-rubber
HIGH LUBRICITY • Prevents galling and metal pick-up during assembly 0.05mm
Medium
APPLICATION SOLUTION Colour FEATURES Temperature Range N.L.G.I. Class Features

• Metal-free formulation -30 to 1315°C 1 Good Chemical

Flange Type / Recommended Oil Temperature Lubricating Loctite® Heavy-Duty Grey • Non-hazardous Resistance
APPLICATION SOLUTION FEATURES ANTI-SEIZE
Colour Primer Resistance Resistance • Outstanding lubrication to all metals including stainless steel aluminum and soft metals
Protects against rust,
• Heavy-duty, temperature-resistant, petroleum-based lubricant compound -30 to 870°C 1 Soft Metals
Loctite 510
® • Makes or dresses gaskets 7471 Excellent Up to 200°C corrosion, seizing Loctite® Silver Grade
Gasketing GASKET ELIMINATOR Rigid • AGA certificate 2590 to 690kPa (Gas); and galling. Used for ANTI-SEIZE
Silver • Fortified with graphite and metallic flake
• Inert; will not evaporate or harden in extreme cold or heat
Single-component, high temperature
• Heavy-duty, temperature-resistant, petroleum-based lubricant -30 to 1315°C 1 Excellent
replace conventional Loctite® 515 • Rigid machined flanges with less than 0.5mm gap 7649 / 7471 Excellent 150°C application. Loctite® Nickel Silver • Recommended for stainless steel and other metal fittings Chemical
gaskets, excellent MASTER GASKET Semi-Flexible • Flexes when flanges move in service ANTI-SEIZE
Resistance
• AGA certificate 2590 to 690kPa (Gas)
instant seal, fill all
• Out standing lubrication for all metals and plastics -30 to 980°C 1 Copper /
voids.
Loctite® 518 • Recommended for rigid iron, steel and aluminum flanges 7649 Excellent 150°C Loctite® C5A Copper Copper Graphite
Semi-Flexible • Excellent wetting characteristics ANTI-SEIZE
MASTER GASKET

Loctite® 587 • Oxygen sensor safe n/a Outstanding 260°C

BLUE MAXX SILICONE Flexible • Non-corrosive, low odour, low volatile APPLICATION SOLUTION Use with/Colour FEATURES On Part Life Dry Time Base

Surface Loctite® 770 All Cyanoacrylates • Primes polyolefin and low surface energy substrates to allow bonding 8 Hours 30 Sec Heptane
Loctite 596
® • Seals all flanges including stamped sheet metal where high temperature resistance is required n/a Good 315°C PP PRIMER • Suitable for priming PTFE, elastomer, polyethylene, polypropylene, etc
• No shrinkage, no dry-out in service Colourless • Used to promote bonding with most Instant Adhesives
HIGH TEMPERATURE
SILICONE
Flexible
• Meets MIL-A-46106 TYPE 1 Preparation
Loctite® 7471 Anaerobics • General purpose primer designed to speed the cure of Loctite anaerobic adhesives, sealants 7 Days 30 - 70 Sec Acetone /
Clean and degrease PRIMER ‘T’ and retaining compounds Isopropanol
Loctite® 5900 • Seals all flanges including stamped sheet metal n/a Excellent 230°C
work surfaces. Ensure Amber • Used to accelerate cure speed, or for applications under cold weather conditions (bond
BLACK MAXX SILICONE • Excellent resistance to automotive engine oils strength may be reduced)
Flexible full cure on inactive
• Excellent adhesion to a wide variety of plastic substrates, glass, ceramics and metals
• CFIA approved, NSF P1 surfaces. Loctite® 7649 Anaerobics • Used where accelerated cure speed is required, or in cold weather, and where gaps exceed 30 Days 30 - 70 Sec Acetone
PRIMER ‘N’ normal recommendations
Green
Fixture Time / Operating
APPLICATION SOLUTION
Colour
FEATURES
Temperature
Viscosity Especially for Loctite 7070
® Cleans all surfaces • General purpose cleaner degreaser for precision parts, races, gears, bearings, controls, etc. Equivalent to the evaporation rate ODC Free
ODC FREE CLEANER & • Compatible with some plastics and non-corrosive of water. Wiping or blowing will
DEGREASER Colourless • Contains no ozone depleting chemicals accelerate dry time.
5 min • Displays high impact strength Up to 135°C Syrup Magnet
Structural Loctite® 324 • Ideal for larger gap applications Bonding
IMPACT RESISTANCE BONDER
Amber • Used with Loctite 7075 Loctite® 790 Removes • Removes baked-on chemical gaskets, gasket cements on metal surfaces Leave on surface for 5 to 10 min. Solvent
Bonding CHISEL GASKET REMOVER Anaerobics • Excellent for removing formed-in-place gaskets
• Spray application enables maximum penetration
Wipe / Scrape clean.
15 - 30 sec • Low to medium gap fill Up to 120°C High Metal, Wood,
Bonds a wide variety
Loctite® 330 • Use with Loctite® 7387 Ferrite White Foam
MULT BOND
of materials. Such as Cream • Excellent high temperature resistance
• Ideal for bonding close-fitting metals and magnets
metal, ceramic and APPLICATION SOLUTION Odour / Colour FEATURES Functions Appearance
plastic. 4 - 6 min • Resistant to a wide range of chemicals and solvents Up to 120°C Heavy Syrup General
Loctite 3801 /
®
• Excellent electrical insulation purpose Hand Loctite® Hand Wipes Mild Citrus • Enhanced cleaning formula with natural oils and emollients No rinse No residue Pre-moistened
• Powerful and effective in removing tar, grease, wax, ink, paint, lubricants and adhesives waterless
POX PAK Clear • Ideal for emergency repairs or where fast cure is required bonding of
5 MINUTE EPOXY metal, wood Cleaning White towels
Mild Citrus • Contains no harmful petroleum solvents, conditions skin with lanolin, aloe and jojoba Cleans with or without water Textured
Loctite® 3805 15 min • Can be drilled, tapped, threaded or filed and is an excellent electrical insulator Up to 150°C Heavy Paste Rebuilding of Loctite® Yuk Off • Pumice formula removes the toughest grease, dirt, oil and ink Cream
• Ideal for repairs, filling, bonding to iron steel brass, bronze, aluminum and copper surfaces
STEEL & ALUMINUM EPOXY
Grey • Typically used under speedy sleeves
Orange Off White • Biodegradable and non-toxic
FILLER HAND CLEANER

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THESE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT PHONE: AUSTRALIA 1300 88 555 6 WWW.LOCTITE.COM.AU NEW ZEALAND +64 (9) 272 6710 WWW.LOCTITE.CO.NZ IDH 1670840 ART1015 12/2012