Using Loctite® Adhesive
Chapter 6: General Procedures
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Service Manual (MAN272 REV 4)
Avoid excessive or repeated skin contact with the liquid. Repeated
contact with the liquid could result in personal injury.
If difficulty is experienced in removal or disassembly of a part with Loctite®
#262 or #271 applied, heating the screw, bolt, nut, etc. aids in its removal.
Purple Loctite® Adhesive #222 (P/N SA4842)
Typical usage is as a low strength adhesive for screws. It is also suitable for
sealing threads, fittings, and cylindrical parts. It normally cures in 2 to 6 hours
at 75F (24C) and permits disassembly under condition of maximum thread
engagement.
Blue Loctite® Adhesive #242 (P/N SA3618)
Typical usage is as a medium strength adhesive for nuts, screws, keys, and
splines. It is not normally used on fasteners smaller than ¼" (6.4 mm) with
more than ½" (12.7 mm) engagement if removal is desired. It is also suitable
for hydraulic, pneumatic, and pipe fittings. It normally cures in 2 to 6 hours at
75F (24C) and permits disassembly under condition of maximum thread
engagement.
Red Loctite® Adhesive #262 (P/N SA4841)
Typical usage is as a medium to high strength adhesive for nuts, screws, etc.
Normally it is not used on fasteners smaller than ¼" (6.4 mm) with more than
½" (12.7 mm) engagement if removal is desired. It normally cures in 0.5 to 2
hours at 75F (24C) and permits disassembly under condition of maximum
thread engagement.
Red Loctite® Adhesive #271 (P/N SA4840)
Typical usage is as a high strength adhesive for studs and screws. It is not
normally used on fasteners smaller than 3/8" (9.5 mm) with more than ½"
(12.7 mm) engagement if removal is desired. It is also suitable for hydraulic,
pneumatic, and pipe fittings. It normally cures in 0.5 to 2 hours at 75F (24
C) and does not permit easy disassembly.