Is Loctite 242 the same as 243?

The Similarities Between Loctite 242 and 243. Both thread lockers share several properties, which is to be expected. After all, Loctite 243 is an upgrade of Loctite 242.

What’s the difference between threadlocker 242 and 243?

Loctite 243 comes with significantly improved oil tolerance. Even if your threads are a little dirty and oily, it’s not a big deal. No need to use any primers on plated fasteners either. If you work with a tube of Loctite 242 you will have to clean all threads properly if you want the Threadlocker to work at all.

What is the difference between Loctite 241 and 243?

Loctite 241 : Medium strength, low viscosity threadlocking adhesive. Formulated for small metal threads up to M12. Loctite 242 : Medium strength, medium viscosity thixotropic threadlocking adhesive for metal thread sizes up to M36. Loctite 243 : Threadlocking Adhesive – medium strength.

What Colour is Loctite 243?

blue
LOCTITE 243 is a medium strength blue threadlocking adhesive that seals and secures metal nuts and bolts to prevent loosening due to shock and vibration.

How long does threadlocker 242 take to dry?

24 hours
Fast and easy to use, this medium-strength threadlocker sets in just 10 minutes and fully cures in 24 hours. Loctite Threadlocker Blue 242 is particularly suited for applications on less active substrates such as stainless steel and plated surfaces, where disassembly is required for servicing.

How long does Loctite 242 take to set?

10 minutes
Loctite Threadlocker Blue 242 protects threads and prevents from leaks, rusting, and corrosion and eliminates the need to stock up on expensive lock nuts and washers. Fast and easy to use, this medium-strength threadlocker sets in just 10 minutes and fully cures in 24 hours.

What does Loctite 243 do?

LOCTITE 243 is a medium strength blue threadlocking adhesive that seals and secures metal nuts and bolts to prevent loosening due to shock and vibration. LOCTITE® 243 is a general purpose threadlocker that provides a medium strength bond.

What strength is Loctite 243?

Medium Strength
34oz)

How long does Loctite 243 take to cure?

Assemble parts and tighten as required. Sets in approximately 10 minutes and fully cures in 24 hours. Clean adhesive residue immediately with a damp cloth. Cured product can be removed with a combination of soaking in methylene chloride and mechanical abrasion such as a wire brush.

Does Loctite 243 seal threads?

LOCTITE 243 can simply be applied on the nut and bolt threads and then it can be assembled using hand tools.

Does Loctite 243 require primer?

Loctite 243 is a medium-strength nutlocker which prevents properly-torqued fasteners from loosening due to vibration, yet allows disassembly with hand tools. But unlike the original 242 formula, 243 Primerless will adhere to inactive metals without the need for primer.