Medium strength, medium viscosity thixotropic threadlocking adhesive for metal thread sizes up to M36.
LOCTITE® 242 is a medium strength, medium viscosity, methacrylate-based threadlocking adhesive offering general purpose qualities. The product provides quick fixture times on steel, brass and stainless steel of 5, 15 and 20 min respectively. LOCTITE 242 is thixotropic to prevent migration after application and is intended for fasteners that require normal disassembly with standard hand tools.
Chemical Basis / Base | Methacrylate |
Color | Blue |
Fixture Time Max | 20 |
Fixture Time Min | 5 |
Fixture Time Unit | min. |
Key Characteristics | Thixotropic |
Substrates | Metal: Brass, Metal: Steel, Metal: Steel - Stainless Steel |
Viscosity Max | 1600 |
Viscosity Min | 800 |
Viscosity Unit | mPa.s (cP) Brookfield |