Loctite Loctite 243 Blue Threadlocking Adhesive, 50 ml, 2 h Cure Time

RS Stock No.:: 408-4080
Mfr. Part No.:: 1335885
Brand:: Loctite

Loctite Loctite 243 Blue Threadlocking Adhesive, 50 ml, 2 h Cure Time

Price Each

£49.70

(exc. VAT)

£59.64

(inc. VAT)

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Units	Per unit
1 - 5	£49.70
6 - 14	£47.72
15 +	£46.71

RS Stock No.:: 408-4080
Mfr. Part No.:: 1335885
Brand:: Loctite

Loctite® 243 Threadlocking

Medium strength oil tolerant torque tension grade
General purpose threadlocking
Particularly suitable for less active surfaces e.g. stainless steel
Prevents loosening through vibration and leakage of threaded fasteners

Benefits

Medium strength oil tolerant torque tension grade

General purpose threadlocking

Particularly suitable for less active surfaces e.g. stainless steel, aluminum, plated surfaces

Prevents loosening through vibration and leakage of threaded fasteners

Features

Technology: Acrylic

Chemical Type: Dimethacrylate ester

Fluorescence: Positive under UV light

Components: One component - requires no mixing

Viscosity: Medium, thixotropic

Cure: Anaerobic

Secondary: Cure Activator

Application: Threadlocking

Strength: Medium

Note

Testing should be carried out prior to contact with styrene, acrylic and polycarbonate based plastics to ensure compatibility.

This Loctite 243 is designed for the locking and sealing of threaded fasteners which require normal disassembly with standard hand tools. It offers high temperature performance and oil tolerance.

Features:

Technology: Acrylic

Chemical Type: Dimethacrylate ester

Fluorescence: Positive under UV light

Components: One component - requires no mixing

Viscosity: Medium, thixotropic

Cure: Anaerobic

Secondary: Cure Activator

Application: Threadlocking

Strength: Medium

How to use Loctite 243?

Clear all surfaces (external and internal) with a cleaning solvent and allow to dry

Cure speed too slow? You need to use appropriate activator and then allow to dry it when needed

Shake it before use

To prevent the Loctite 243 from clogging in the nozzle, avoid tip and metal surface get in contact during application

Store in dry location

How to clean Loctite 243 after using?

It could be removed with a combination of soaking in a solvent and wire brush.

Where can you use Loctite 243?

It works on active metals such as brass or copper as well as on passive substrates ie. stainless steel and plated surfaces.

It is proven to be tolerant of minor contamination due to industrial oils, e.g. engine oils, corrosion prevention oils and cutting fluids.

Benefits

Prevents loosening on vibrating assemblies, e.g. pumps, gear boxes or presses

Works on all metals, including passive substrates (e.g. stainless steel, aluminium, plated surfaces)

Threadlocking and Retainers

Attribute	Value
Trade Name	Loctite 243
Application	Threadlocking
Threadlocking Strength	Medium
Cure Time	2 h
Anaerobic	Yes
Colour	Blue
Product Form	Liquid
Package Type	Bottle
Package Size	50 ml
Maximum Operating Temperature	+180°C
Minimum Operating Temperature	-55°C
Specific Gravity	1.08
Special Features	Anaerobic
Chemical Composition	Dimethacrylate Ester
Operating Temperature Range	-55 → +180 °C
Setting Time	5min
Viscosity Description	Thixotropic