LOCTITE® 290
Thin, low-viscosity threadlocker has the ability to flow into difficult-to-reach cracks and crevices, making it ideal for locking preassembled fasteners.
LOCTITE® 290 is a green, medium-high strength threadlocker designed for the locking and sealing of threaded fasteners. Because of its low viscosity, the product wicks between engaged threads by capillary action and eliminates the need for disassembly prior to application. This makes it ideal for sealing porosities in welds, castings and powdered metal parts. The anaerobic adhesive cures when confined in the absence of air between close-fitting metal surfaces and prevents loosening and leakage due to shock and vibration.
- Prevents fastener loosening on vibrating assemblies, e.g., pumps, gear boxes, presses
- Ideal for locking preassembled fasteners, e.g. instrumentation fasteners, electrical connectors and set screws
- Seals porosities in welds, castings and powdered metal parts
- Requires heat for disassembly
Technical Information
| Application method | Post applied |
| Application temperature | -55.0 – 150.0 °C (-65.0 – 300.0 °F ) |
| Applications | For pre-assembled fasteners, Porosity sealing, Threadlocking |
| Breakaway torque, M10 Steel Nuts/Bolts | 10.0 N·m (90.0 in./lb. ) |
| Color | Green |
| Cure type | Anaerobic cure |
| Fixture time | 20.0 min. |
| Key characteristics | Disassembly: disassembly with heat, Fluorescent, Strength: medium to high strength, Viscosity: low viscosity, Wicking / penetrating grade |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Prevail torque, M10 Steel Nuts/Bolts | 29.0 N·m (260.0 in./lb. ) |
| Recommended for use with | Metal: brass, Metal: steel, Metal: steel – stainless steel |
| Viscosity, Speed 20 RPM | 40.0 mPa·s (cP) |