LOCTITE 638/10ML – High Strength Retainer for General Purpose

Loctite 638/10ml – High Strength Retainer For General Purpose

Loctite 638 Retaining Compound – high strength. General purpose. Fast curing.

Loctite 638 is designed for the bonding of cylindrical fitting parts, particularly where bond gaps can approach 0.25mm and where maximum strength at room temperature is required. The product cures when confined in the absence of air between close fitting metal surfaces and prevents loosening and leakage from shock and vibration.

Product Description

Technology: Acrylic
Chemical Type: Urethane methacrylate
Appearance (uncured): Green liquid
Fluorescence: Positive under UV light
Components: One component – requires no mixing
Viscosity: High
Cure: Anaerobic
Secondary Cure: Activator
Application: Retaining
Strength: High

Typical Performance of Cured Material
After 15 minutes @ 22°C
Compressive Shear Strength: ISO 10123
Steel pins and collars: N/mm² ≥13.5 (psi) (1,960)

After 24 hours @ 22°C
Compressive Shear Strength: ISO 10123
Steel pins and collars: N/mm² ≥25 (psi) (3,625)

After 7 days @ 22°C
Compressive Shear Strength: ISO 10123
Steel pins and collars: N/mm² 29 (psi) (4,200)

Stainless Steel pins and collars: N/mm² 28 (psi) (3,990)

Aluminum pins and collars: N/mm² 17 (psi) (2,710)

Storage
Please store this product in the unopened container in a dry location.
Further storage information may be indicated on the product container labeling.

General information
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.

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