RS Components, Ltd. Datasheets for Thread Lockers and Retainers

Thread lockers and retainers render threaded fasteners immovable. They are used mainly with devices that are subject to transverse and axial loads that may lead to vibrational loosening.
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Product Name Notes
A single component retaining adhesive/sealant. Non-metallic, non-running anaerobic paste which only cures between active metal surfaces. Product hardens into a tough plastic which is resistant to solvents and lubricants. Fills...
Anaerobic, gap-filling joining product. For permanent connections between cylindrical metal parts. Very suitable for bonding roller bearings in bearing housing Trade Name = Loctite 601 Application = Bonding, Retaining Anaerobic...
For medium strength retaining of bearing, bushes, oil seals, etc. Increases the reliability of slip-fitted and light press-fit parts preventing fretting, corrosion between bearing surfaces and seals against leakage. Recommended...
High strength/high temperature formula. Recommended for continuous working up to 175°C. Fills gaps of up to 0.15mm diametrical clearance. Provides handling strength in 5 minutes Trade Name = Loctite 648...
Loctite® 601 is designed for the bonding of cylindrical fitting parts, particularly where low viscosity is required. Loctite 601 high strength retaining product. Low viscosity. Small gaps retainer Trade Name...
Loctite® 620 is designed for the bonding of cylindrical fitting parts. Loctite® 620 high strength. High temperature resistance retainer. Ideal for retaining pins in radiator assemblies, sleeves into pump housings...
Loctite® 640â„¢ is designed for the bonding of cylindrical fitting parts. Loctite 640 high strength, good temperature resistance, slow curing retainer. Ideal for parts with longer positioning time, e.g. larger...
Maximum strength, high viscosity retaining adhesive. Increases torsional strength and enables slip-fitted parts to withstand higher cyclic loadings. Typical applications are, cylindrical components under dynamic loads, structural tubing, splines and...
Our RS Pro R38 is a high strength retainer that has been designed to fill gaps up to 0.25 mm diameter. Trade Name = R38 Application = Retaining Anaerobic =...
Our RS Pro R41 is a medium strength bearing retainer that has been designed for fitting your cylindrical metal assemblies. The retainer cures when it is confined between the parts.
Our RS Pro R48 high strength retainer is a fast curing anaerobic retaining adhesive. The retainer adhesive is designed for you to use when you want to fill the inner...
Single component anaerobic sealant. Oil tolerant . Fast cure. Used to retain roller bearings, oil impregnated bushes etc. Trade Name = Loctite 603 Application = Bonding, Retaining Anaerobic = Yes...