This iconic threadlocker locks and seals metal nuts and bolts to prevent loosening due to shock and vibration. Medium strength: removable with hand tools.
LOCTITE® 243 is a blue, general purpose threadlocker that provides a medium-strength bond. It works on all metals without primer, including passive substrates such as stainless steel, aluminum, and plated surfaces. Suitable for use on most oil-coated, 'as-received' fasteners without cleaning.
- Prevents fastener loosening on vibrating assemblies, e.g. pumps, gear boxes or presses
- Works on all metals, including passive substrates
- Suitable for use on most oil-coated, 'as-received' fasteners without cleaning
- Can be disassembled with ordinary hand tools for easy service and maintenance
- NSF/ANSI 61 certified
Specifications
| Application method |
Dispense gun, Dispense system, Manual |
| Application temperature |
-55.0 - 180.0 °C (-65.0 - 360.0 °F ) |
| Applications |
Threadlocking |
| Breakaway torque, M10 Steel Nuts/Bolts |
~26.0 N·m (230.0 in./lb. ) |
| Color |
Blue |
| Cure type |
Anaerobic cure |
| Fixture time |
10.0 min. |
| Key characteristics |
Disassembly: removable, Fluorescent, General purpose, Oil tolerant, Primerless, Strength: medium strength, Thixotropic |
| Physical form |
Liquid |
| Prevail torque, M10 Steel Nuts/Bolts |
5.0 N·m (40.0 in./lb. ) |
| Recommended for use with |
Metal, Metal: passive metal |
| Specific gravity, @ 23.0 °C |
1.08 |
| Viscosity, Speed 20 RPM |
2150.0 mPa·s (cP) |
