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    Retaining Compounds for Close-Fitting Parts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Compounds. Bottle.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Compounds. Single-Use Capsule.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Compounds. Stick.

    Bottle

    Single-Use

    Capsule

    Stick

    Fill gaps up to 0.01" to secure unthreaded cylindrical metal parts such as shafts, bearings, and press-fit assemblies. These retaining compounds begin to harden once coated surfaces are pressed together, blocking exposure to air.
    Primer (sold separately) cleans the surface and decreases the time to reach full strength. It is recommended when working with aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium; black-oxide finishes, and cadmium and zinc coatings.
    Container
    Mfr. Model
    No.
    Size
    Net
    Weight
    Type
    Max. Gap
    Size Filled
    Begins to
    Harden
    Reaches Full
    Strength
    Temp. Range
    Consistency
    Viscosity
    Shear
    Strength
    Color
    Specs.
    Met
    Mil. Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Medium Locking Strength
     
    Loctite® Retaining Compounds
    6410.34 fl. oz.__Bottle0.008"20 min.24 hr.-65° F to 300° FThin Liquid600 cP940 psiYellow____000000000000000
    6411.69 fl. oz.__Bottle0.008"20 min.24 hr.-65° F to 300° FThin Liquid600 cP940 psiYellow____00000000000000
    668__0.67 oz.Stick0.005"30 min.24 hr.-65° F to 400° FPasteNot Rated1,015 psiGreen____000000000000
     
    High Locking Strength
     
    Loctite® Retaining Compounds
    6090.02 fl. oz.__Single-Use Capsule0.006"10 min.24 hr.-65° F to 300° FThin Liquid120 cP2,290 psiGreenASTM D5363MIL-R-460820000000000000
    6090.34 fl. oz.__Bottle0.006"10 min.24 hr.-65° F to 300° FThin Liquid120 cP2,290 psiGreenASTM D5363MIL-R-4608200000000000000
    6091.69 fl. oz.__Bottle0.006"10 min.24 hr.-65° F to 300° FThin Liquid120 cP2,290 psiGreenASTM D5363MIL-R-4608200000000000000
    6098.45 fl. oz.__Bottle0.006"10 min.24 hr.-65° F to 300° FThin Liquid120 cP2,290 psiGreenASTM D5363MIL-R-46082000000000000000
    6351.69 fl. oz.__Bottle0.01"60 min.24 hr.-65° F to 300° FThick Liquid2,000 cP2,900 psiGreenASTM D5363MIL-R-4608200000000000000
    6358.45 fl. oz.__Bottle0.01"60 min.24 hr.-65° F to 300° FThick Liquid2,000 cP2,900 psiGreenASTM D5363MIL-R-46082000000000000000
    6401.69 fl. oz.__Bottle0.006"30 min.24 hr.-65° F to 400° FThin Liquid600 cP3,190 psiGreenASTM D5363MIL-R-4608200000000000000
    6408.45 fl. oz.__Bottle0.006"30 min.24 hr.-65° F to 400° FThin Liquid600 cP3,190 psiGreenASTM D5363MIL-R-46082000000000000000
     

    Retaining Compounds for Oily Close-Fitting Parts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Compounds. Bottle.

    Bottle

    Even on oily surfaces, these retaining compounds keep their hold. Use them to fill gaps up to 0.015" to secure worn cylindrical metal parts such as shafts, bearings, and press-fit assemblies. These retaining compounds begin to harden once coated surfaces are pressed together, blocking exposure to air.
    Primer (sold separately) cleans the surface and decreases the time to reach full strength. It is recommended when working with aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium; black-oxide finishes, and cadmium and zinc coatings.
    High Locking Strength—Compounds with high locking strength require both heat and a hand tool to unthread.
    Container
    Mfr. Model
    No.
    Size
    Type
    Max. Gap
    Size Filled
    Begins to
    Harden
    Reaches Full
    Strength
    Temp. Range
    Consistency
    Viscosity
    Shear
    Strength
    Color
    Each
    High Locking Strength
     
    Loctite® Retaining Compounds
    6030.34 fl. oz.Bottle0.005"10 min.24 hr.-65° F to 300° FThin Liquid120 cP3,260 psiGreen000000000000000
    6031.69 fl. oz.Bottle0.005"10 min.24 hr.-65° F to 300° FThin Liquid120 cP3,260 psiGreen00000000000000
    6038.45 fl. oz.Bottle0.005"10 min.24 hr.-65° F to 300° FThin Liquid120 cP3,260 psiGreen000000000000000
    6380.34 fl. oz.Bottle0.01"4 min.24 hr.-65° F to 350° FThick Liquid2,500 cP3,625 psiGreen00000000000000
    6381.69 fl. oz.Bottle0.01"4 min.24 hr.-65° F to 350° FThick Liquid2,500 cP3,625 psiGreen00000000000000
    6388.45 fl. oz.Bottle0.01"4 min.24 hr.-65° F to 350° FThick Liquid2,500 cP3,625 psiGreen000000000000000
    6480.34 fl. oz.Bottle0.006"3 min.24 hr.-65° F to 350° FThin Liquid500 cP3,625 psiGreen00000000000000
    6481.69 fl. oz.Bottle0.006"3 min.24 hr.-65° F to 350° FThin Liquid500 cP3,625 psiGreen00000000000000
    6488.45 fl. oz.Bottle0.006"3 min.24 hr.-65° F to 350° FThin Liquid500 cP3,625 psiGreen000000000000000
    64833.8 fl. oz.Bottle0.006"3 min.24 hr.-65° F to 350° FThin Liquid500 cP3,625 psiGreen00000000000000
     

    Retaining Compounds for Loose-Fitting Parts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Compounds. Bottle.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Compounds. Tube.

    Bottle

    Tube

    Fill gaps up to 0.02" to secure worn unthreaded cylindrical metal parts such as shafts, bearings, and press-fit assemblies. These retaining compounds begin to harden once coated surfaces are pressed together, blocking exposure to air.
    Primer (sold separately) cleans the surface and decreases the time to reach full strength. It is recommended when working with aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium; black-oxide finishes, and cadmium and zinc coatings.
    Container
    Mfr. Model
    No.
    Size
    Type
    Max. Gap
    Size Filled
    Begins to
    Harden
    Reaches Full
    Strength
    Temp. Range
    Consistency
    Viscosity
    Shear
    Strength
    Color
    Each
    Medium Locking Strength
     
    Loctite® Retaining Compounds
    6200.34 fl. oz.Bottle0.015"60 min.24 hr.-65° F to 450° FThick Liquid8,500 cP2,495 psiGreen000000000000000
    6201.69 fl. oz.Bottle0.015"60 min.24 hr.-65° F to 450° FThick Liquid8,500 cP2,495 psiGreen00000000000000
    6208.45 fl. oz.Bottle0.015"60 min.24 hr.-65° F to 450° FThick Liquid8,500 cP2,495 psiGreen000000000000000
    62033.8 fl. oz.Bottle0.015"60 min.24 hr.-65° F to 450° FThick Liquid8,500 cP2,495 psiGreen000000000000000
     
    High Locking Strength
     
    Loctite® Retaining Compounds
    6600.2 fl. oz.Tube0.02"20 min.24 hr.-65° F to 300° FPaste250,000 cP2,490 psiSilver000000000000
    6601.69 fl. oz.Tube0.02"20 min.24 hr.-65° F to 300° FPaste250,000 cP2,490 psiSilver000000000000
     

    Retaining Compounds for Oily Loose-Fitting Parts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Compounds. Bottle.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Retaining Compounds. Single-Use Capsule.

    Bottle

    Single-Use

    Capsule

    Even on oily surfaces, these retaining compounds keep their hold. Use them to fill gaps up to 0.015" to secure worn cylindrical metal parts such as shafts, bearings, and press-fit assemblies. These retaining compounds begin to harden once coated surfaces are pressed together, blocking exposure to air. They meet NSF/ANSI 61 safety standards for use with drinking water systems.
    Primer (sold separately) cleans the surface and decreases the time to reach full strength. It is recommended when working with aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium; black-oxide finishes, and cadmium and zinc coatings.
    Container
    Mfr. Model
    No.
    Size
    Type
    Max. Gap
    Size Filled
    Begins to
    Harden
    Reaches Full
    Strength
    Temp. Range
    Consistency
    Viscosity
    Shear
    Strength
    Color
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    High Locking Strength
     
    Loctite® Retaining Compounds
    6800.02 fl. oz.Single-Use Capsule0.015"10 min.24 hr.-65° F to 300° FThick Liquid1,250 cP2,800 psiGreenNSF/ANSI 61
    00000000000000
    6800.34 fl. oz.Bottle0.015"10 min.24 hr.-65° F to 300° FThick Liquid1,250 cP2,800 psiGreenNSF/ANSI 61
    00000000000000
    6801.69 fl. oz.Bottle0.015"10 min.24 hr.-65° F to 300° FThick Liquid1,250 cP2,800 psiGreenNSF/ANSI 61
    00000000000000
    6808.45 fl. oz.Bottle0.015"10 min.24 hr.-65° F to 300° FThick Liquid1,250 cP2,800 psiGreenNSF/ANSI 61
    000000000000000
    68033.8 fl. oz.Bottle0.015"10 min.24 hr.-65° F to 300° FThick Liquid1,250 cP2,800 psiGreenNSF/ANSI 61
    0000000000000
     

    Threadlocker and Retaining Compound Dispensers

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Threadlocker and Retaining Compound Dispensers. For 1.69 fl. oz. Containers.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threadlocker and Retaining Compound Dispensers. For 8.45 fl. oz. Containers.

    For 1.69 fl.

    oz.

    Containers

    For 8.45 fl.

    oz. Containers

    Screw these applicators onto a bottle of threadlocker or retaining compound, then set the dial to control the amount being dispensed.
    For Container
    Mfr.
    Size
    Type
    Adhesive Dispensed
    Features
    Each
    Loctite®1.69 fl. oz.Bottle0.0003 fl. oz. to 0.013 fl. oz.Dial Control000000000000000
    Loctite®8.45 fl. oz.Bottle0.0003 fl. oz. to 0.013 fl. oz.Dial Control00000000000000
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