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Loctite 243 Medium Strength Oil Tolerant Threadlocker - 10ml, 50ml or 250ml Variations

Loctite  |  SKU: LOC243-10
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Regular price £7.45
(£8.94 inc VAT)
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30 Day Money Back Guarantee

30 Day Money Back Guarantee

We hope that you won’t need to return anything to TCD, but if you do, we aim to make the process quick, easy and efficient, so you can exchange or refund your purchase with confidence.
Here are some helpful points to make your returns/exchange a smooth process, please note your statutory rights are not affected by this guidance:

  • Contact us via email sales@tradecounterdirect.com with your order details and reason for the return, we will check the items were purchased in the last 30 days
  • An exchange can then be made or a refund issued against the original method of payment

We are also able to accept returns by post to our warehouse, but unfortunately, we are not able to arrange or pay for postage, and this would be at your own expense.

The address to return to is:

Trade Counter Direct - Returns, Loribon House, Yalberton Industrial Estate, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7QR.

Original packaging and order details must be included. Our terms exclude the collection of unwanted goods.

Description

Loctite 243 Medium Strength Threadlocker

Loctite 243 is a medium-strength, general-purpose threadlocker designed to secure and seal bolts, nuts, and studs, effectively preventing loosening caused by vibration. Available at Trade Counter Direct, this reliable adhesive is suitable for use on all metals, including passive substrates such as stainless steel, aluminium, and plated surfaces.

Loctite 243 is proven to tolerate minor contamination from industrial oils, engine oils, corrosion-prevention oils, and cutting fluids, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of maintenance and assembly applications.

Features

  • Medium-strength threadlocker for securing and sealing threaded fasteners
  • Effective on all metals, including stainless steel, aluminium, and plated surfaces
  • Cures in the absence of air to form a tough, durable bond
  • Tolerates slight contamination from industrial and engine oils
  • Prevents loosening due to vibration in pumps, gearboxes, presses, and more
  • Allows disassembly with standard hand tools for maintenance
  • Suitable for thread sizes up to M36
  • Breakaway torque on M10 bolts: 26 Nm
  • Service temperature range: -55°C to +180°C

Specifications

SKU 1918246 (10 ml), 1335884 (50 ml), 1335868 (250 ml)
Range/Series Loctite 243
Maximum Thread Size M36
Breakaway Torque (M10 bolt) 26 Nm
Fixture Time (Steel) 10 minutes
Fixture Time (Brass) 5 minutes
Fixture Time (Stainless Steel) 10 minutes
Service Temperature Range -55°C to +180°C
NSF Registration P1 NSF Reg. No: 123000