LOCTITE® 246™
LOCTITE® 246™ is a medium-strength threadlocker designed for heavy-duty applications that require disassembly with standard hand tools. It offers resistance to shock, vibration, and high temperatures, making it suitable for transmissions, construction, and railroad equipment.
LOCTITE® 246™ Features:
- Disassembles with hand tools
- Withstands shock and stress under extreme conditions
- Thixotropic for reduced migration
- Temperature resistance up to 232°C
LOCTITE® 246™ Applications:
- Threadlocking in high-vibration assemblies
About Prostech
Prostech Philippines is a one-stop solution provider for specialty materials and equipment across electronics manufacturing, from PCBA to final assembly. Our core material and equipment solutions include:
- PCB Assembly Materials
- Cleaning & Degreaser
- Circuit Board Protection
- Thermal Management Solutions
- EMI Shielding
- General Assembly Adhesives
- Elastomeric Materials
- Process Equipment: Potting & Coating Systems, UV/ Heat Curing, Plasma Treatment, Tape placement automation, and cleaning machines
Technical Added Value to customer
Prostech offers customized material and process equipment solutions with engineering support throughout R&D, production process optimization, and performance validation. Our in-house lab located in Alabang, Muntinlupa is equipped to conduct electronics material testing, application simulation, and adhesive validation, helping customers reduce the need for onsite trials and accelerate implementation.
International Supply Chain Advantage
Regional warehouse hubs across Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines ensure cross-border reliable supply. In Philippines PEZA-bonded warehouse located at Lima Industrial Park, Batangas enables Prostech to provide responsive, demand-based delivery and significantly shortens standard lead time for Philippines customers.
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Technology |
Acrylic |
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Chemical Type |
Dimethacrylate ester |
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Appearance (uncured) |
Blue opaque liquidLMS |
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Fluorescence |
Positive under UV lightLMS |
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Components |
One component - requires no mixing |
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Viscosity |
Medium, thixotropic |
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Cure |
Anaerobic |
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Secondary Cure |
Activator |
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Application |
Threadlocking |
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Strength |
Medium |
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL
| Specific Gravity @ 25 °C | 1.15 |
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Flash Point - See SDS |
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Viscosity, Brookfield - RVF, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP): Spindle 3, speed 20 rpm, |
2,000 to 4,000LMS |
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
After 24 hours @ 22 °C
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Breakaway Torque, ISO 10964: 3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade 20 and bolts (grade 5)
3/8 x 16 zinc nuts and bolts |
N·m (lb.in)
N·m (lb.in) |
11.3 to 22.6LMS (100 to 200)
5.7 to 22.6LMS (50 to 200) |
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Breakloose Torque, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m: M10 black oxide steel nuts and bolts |
N·m (lb.in.) |
15 to 24 (130 to 210)
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Max. Prevail Torque, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m: M10 black oxide steel nuts and bolts |
N·m (lb.in.) |
4 to 9 (35 to 80) |
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Lubricity, K-Factor: 3/8 x 16 phosphate & oil bolts and |
0.17 |
After 24 hours @ 22 °C followed by 72 hours @ 204 °C, tested @ 22 °C
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Breakaway Torque, ISO 10964: 3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade 2) and bolts (grade 5) |
N·m (lb.in.) |
≥5.7LMS (50) |
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Prevail Torque, ISO 10964: 3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade 2) and bolts (grade 5) |
N·m (lb.in.) |
≥2.0LMS (18) |
