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    Performance

    Locking Strength

    Locking Strength

    Threadlockers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threadlockers. Threadlockers, Bottle.

    Bottle

    The most commonly used threadlockers, these liquids prevent loosening due to vibration, bending, or improper torque. You only need a few drops to evenly coat threads. As you twist parts together, exposure to air is blocked and the threadlocker begins to harden.
    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.
    Low Locking Strength—Often used in setups that require frequent disassembly, these threadlockers are easily released with the turn of a screwdriver or L-key. They give fasteners additional hold to keep them secure against light shock and vibration.
    Medium Locking Strength—Strong enough for most applications, these threadlockers hold firmly until you break their bond with a combination or ratchet wrench.
    High Locking Strength—Keep fasteners firmly in place in motors, pumps, and other applications subjected to heavy shock and vibration. Breaking the bond of these threadlockers requires a propane torch, heat gun, or induction heater. As a result, they shouldn't be used in setups that you disassemble often.
    Thin Liquid—Seep into tight spaces better than thick liquids, so they're best for fine threads.
    Thick Liquid—Fill larger gaps than thin liquids, so they're best for coarse or worn threads.
    Military Specification—Mil. Spec. threadlockers are manufactured and tested to strict U.S. military standards.
    Container
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Type
    Begins to
    Harden, min.
    Color
    Breakaway Torque,
    in·lbf
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Consistency
    Viscosity,
    cP
    Mil. Spec.
    Reaches Full
    Strength, hr.
    Each
    Low Locking Strength
    1.69Bottle20Purple30-65 to 300Thick Liquid1,200MIL-S-46163 Grade M Type II2400000000000000
    1.69Bottle30Brown40-65 to 350Thin Liquid20MIL-S-22473 Grade H240000000000000
    1.69Bottle30Brown40-65 to 350Thin Liquid170MIL-S-22473 Grade HV240000000000000
    1.69Bottle30Purple65-65 to 350Thin Liquid20MIL-S-22473 Grade E240000000000000
    1.69Bottle30Purple65-65 to 350Thin Liquid170MIL-S-22473 Grade EV240000000000000
    1.69Bottle30Yellow15-65 to 350Thin Liquid170MIL-S-22473 Grade JV240000000000000
     
    Medium Locking Strength
    1.69Bottle30Blue100-65 to 300Thin Liquid120MIL-S-46163 Grade J Type I240000000000000
    1.69Bottle30Blue125-65 to 350Thin Liquid20MIL-S-22473 Grade C240000000000000
    1.69Bottle30Blue125-65 to 350Thin Liquid170MIL-S-22473 Grade CV240000000000000
    1.69Bottle30Yellow110-65 to 350Thin Liquid150MIL-S-22473 Grade B240000000000000
     
    High Locking Strength
    1.69Bottle20Red200-65 to 300Thick Liquid3,550MIL-S-46163 Grade O Type II240000000000000
    1.69Bottle30Green185-65 to 350Thin Liquid20MIL-S-22473 Grade AA240000000000000
    1.69Bottle30Orange170-65 to 350Thin Liquid60MIL-S-22473 Grade D240000000000000
    1.69Bottle30Red185-65 to 350Thin Liquid20MIL-S-22473 Grade A240000000000000
    1.69Bottle30Red185-65 to 350Thin Liquid170MIL-S-22473 Grade AV240000000000000
    1.69Bottle60Red250-65 to 300Thick Liquid7,000MIL-S-46163 Grade L Type I240000000000000
    1.69Bottle60Red300-65 to 350Thin Liquid520MIL-S-46163 Grade K Type I240000000000000
     

    Threadlockers for Drinking Water

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threadlockers. Threadlockers for Drinking Water, Bottle.

    Bottle

    These threadlockers meet NSF/ANSI 61 for securing fasteners in drinking water systems. They begin to harden when you thread coated surfaces together, blocking exposure to air.
    Medium Locking Strength—Strong enough for most applications, these threadlockers hold firmly until you break their bond with a combination or ratchet wrench.
    NSF/ANSI 61—These threadlockers are certified for use in drinking water systems.
    Thick Liquid—Fill larger gaps than thin liquids, so they're best for coarse or worn threads.
    Military Specification—Mil. Spec. threadlockers are manufactured and tested to strict U.S. military standards.
    Container
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Type
    Begins to
    Harden, min.
    Color
    Breakaway Torque,
    in·lbf
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Consistency
    Viscosity,
    cP
    Mil. Spec.
    Reaches Full
    Strength, hr.
    Each
    Medium Locking Strength
    1.69Bottle10Blue150NSF/ANSI 61
    		-65 to 350Thick Liquid1,200MIL-S-46163 Grade N Type II2400000000000000
     

    Wicking Threadlockers

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Threadlockers. Wicking Threadlockers.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threadlockers. Wicking Threadlockers, Bottle.

    Bottle

    Secure fasteners that are already installed—these threadlockers are thin enough to flow into tiny gaps.
    High Locking Strength—Keep fasteners firmly in place in motors, pumps, and other applications subjected to heavy shock and vibration. Breaking the bond of these threadlockers requires a propane torch, heat gun, or induction heater. As a result, they shouldn't be used in setups that you disassemble often.
    Thin Liquid—Seep into tight spaces better than thick liquids, so they're best for fine threads.
    Military Specification—Mil. Spec. threadlockers are manufactured and tested to strict U.S. military standards.
    Container
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Type
    Begins to
    Harden, min.
    Color
    Breakaway Torque,
    in·lbf
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Consistency
    Viscosity,
    cP
    Mil. Spec.
    Reaches Full
    Strength, hr.
    Each
    High Locking Strength
    0.34Bottle10Green100-65 to 350Thin Liquid20MIL-S-46163 Grade R Type III2400000000000000
    1.69Bottle10Green100-65 to 350Thin Liquid20MIL-S-46163 Grade R Type III240000000000000
     
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