What is Loctite 680 Retaining Compound used for?

Henkel Loctite 680 Retaining Compound is a medium viscosity, high strength acrylic adhesive designed for bonding cylindrical fitting parts, particularly where low viscosity is required. It prevents loosening and leakage from shock and vibration.

Does Loctite 680 work on plastic?

For safe handling information on this product, consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). This product is not normally recommended for use on plastics (particularly thermoplastic materials where stress cracking of the plastic could result).

What’s the strongest Loctite?

LOCTITE® Red Threadlocker
LOCTITE® Red Threadlocker is the highest strength. This product cures fully in 24 hours and is available in both a liquid and as a semisolid anaerobic. The red products are so powerful that they require heat to be disassembled. A primerless grade red threadlocker is also available.

Does Loctite 680 expire?

The shelf life period for Loctite® products is one year from date of shipment from Henkel facilities or as indicated by package labeling. For optimal storage, maintain product at a temperature between 8°C (46°F) to 21°C (70°F). Storage below 2°C (36°F) or greater than 8°C (46°F) can adversely affect product properties.

How strong is 680 Loctite?

Loctite 680, Very High Strength Fast Cure Retaining Compound is a high strength, high viscosity room temperature curing adhesive used to join fitted cylindrical parts. It fixtures in 10 minutes and provides a shear strength of 4,000 psi. Capable of filling diametral gaps up to 0.015 in. (0.38 mm).

How long does it take Loctite 680 to cure?

24.0 hr
Technical Information

Agency Approvals / Specifications CFIA Listed, NSF/ANSI 61
Color Green
Cure Type Anaerobic Cure
Fixture Time 4.0 min.
Full Cure Time, @ 22.0 °C 24.0 hr.

Can Loctite 680 be removed?

1. Cured product can be removed with a combination of soaking in a Loctite solvent and mechanical abrasion such as a wire brush.

How long does it take Loctite 680 to dry?

What is the weakest Loctite?

Loctite Purple
From the lowest side of the spectrum is the Loctite Purple. This strength is perfect for fasteners less than 6mm.

Is Green Loctite stronger than red?

Can I use red Loctite instead of green Loctite? Green is stronger; red might give way in a high stress area.

Is Loctite permanent?

Loctite® 271™ Threadlocker 6 ml Loctite Threadlocker Red 271 is designed for the permanent locking and sealing of threaded fasteners. The product cures when confined in the absence of air between close fitting metal surfaces.

What is the difference between Loctite 242 and Loctite 243?

LOCTITE® 243™ threadlocker is an upgraded version of LOCTITE 242®, and is more of a general-purpose member of our “blue crew.” It is designed to have improved oil tolerance with surface-insensitive properties (plated fasteners no longer require primer), combined with the same overall benefits of the original Blue …

What kind of bonding does Loctite 638 do?

LOCTITE® 638 is designed for the bonding of cylindrical fitting parts, particularly with narrow bond gaps approaching 0.25 mm. The product cures when confined in the absence of air between close-fitting metal surfaces and prevents loosening and leakage due to shock and vibration.

What kind of liquid is Loctite 680 used for?

LOCTITE® 680 is a green, high strength, methacrylate ester acrylic liquid designed for the bonding of cylindrical fitting parts, particularly where low viscosity is required. The product prevents loosening and leakage from shock and vibration.

What’s the strength of a Loctite bearing Mount?

2) Loctite 680 is described as “Retaining Compound – High Strength/High Viscosity”. It’s ideal for gaps up to .015″. It fixtures in 10 minutes, and has a sheer strength of 4000 psi, and is good up to 300 deg F. The equivalent Permatex product appears to be: “Permatex Bearing Mount for Relaxed Fits”, p/n 68040.

Are there any questions regarding experiences with Loctite?

Questions regarding experiences with loctite & using 680 or 630 series retaining compounds as thread-lockers Showing 1-18 of 18 messages Questions regarding experiences with loctite & using 680 or 630 series retaining compounds as thread-lockers John2005 12/8/06 6:12 PM Hi everyone, Is there anyone in the forum that has used any of the 600 series