Parker Adhesive Applications Guide
Parker Working
Used in similar Breakaway Total Cure
Part Example Application Specifications Viscosity Color Fixture Time Temperature
applications to: Torque (as noted)
Number °F
Low strength, easy to disassemble for often serviced applications. Best results on 1/4” bolts and ASTM D5363 GP1 CL5 GR2
TL22 Loctite 222 Low Low Purple 10 min. 8 hrs. -60 to 300
smaller MIL-S-46163 TY2 GR M
Loctite 242 Medium strength, may need air tools to disassemble. Commonly used in applications which are ASTM D5363 GP3 CL2 GR1
TL55 Medium Medium Blue 10 min 8 hrs. -60 to 300
Permatex 24250 periodically disassembled MIL-S-46163 TY2 GR N
Threadlockers
Loctite 290 ASTM D5363 GP2 CL6 GR1
TL81 Wicking grade for preassembled items. High strength, best results on fasteners smaller than 1/4” Very Low High Green 10 min. 8 hrs. -60 to 300
Permatex 29050 MIL-S-46163 TY3 GR R
Loctite 271 High strength, low viscosity for applications which are rarely serviced. Best results on fasteners ASTM D5363 GP2 CL2 GR1
TL83 Low High Red 10 min. 8 hrs. -60 to 300
Permatex 27150 up to 1” MIL-S-46163 TY1 GR K
Loctite 262 High strength, medium viscosity. Low assembly force as compared to TL86. Best results on ASTM D5363 GP3 CL3 GR1
TL85 Medium High Red 10 min. 8hrs. -60 to 300
Permatex 26250 fasteners 3/4 to 1 1/4” MIL-S-46163 TY2 GR O
Loctite 277 ASTM D5363 GP2 CL1 GR1
TL86 High strength, high viscosity for permanent assembly. Best results on fasteners over 1” High High Red 10 min. 8 hrs. -60 to 300
Permatex 27750 MIL-S-46163 TY1 GR L
IA01 Loctite 493 Wicking grade for preassembled items or broad, perfectly flat surfaces MIL-A-46050C TY2 CL1 Very Low n/a Clear < 5 seconds 8 hrs. -65 to 200
General-purpose adhesive for bonding metal, rubber, and some plastics. Good strength for gaps
IA04 Loctite 495 MIL-A-46050C TY2 CL1 Medium n/a Clear < 10 seconds 8 hrs. -65 to 200
Instant Adhesives
up to .004”
Loctite 496 Bonding to any surface, including porous and flexible materials like wood and foam. Best for dif-
IA06 MIL-A-46050C TY2 CL2 High n/a Clear < 8 seconds 8 hrs. -65 to 200
Permatex 40140 ficult to bond applications, fills gaps up to .006”
IA26 Loctite 414 General-purpose adhesive for bonding metal, rubber, and some plastics. Fills gaps up to .005” MIL-A-46050C TY2 CL2 High n/a Clear < 8 seconds 8 hrs. -65 to 200
General-purpose adhesive for bonding metals, rubbers, and some plastics. Highest viscosity for
IA28 Loctite 498 MIL-A-46050C TY2 CL3 Very High n/a Clear < 15 seconds 8 hrs. -65 to 200
large gaps up to .008”
IA96 Black Max Rubber toughened instant adhesive, fills gaps up to .009”. Excellent impact and shear resistance. MIL-A-46050C TY2 CL3 Very High n/a Black < 12 seconds 8 hrs. -65 to 250
Loctite 601
RC81 Low viscosity for press fit sleeves, races & bushings. MIL-R-46082B TY1 Low High Green 10 min. 8 hrs. -65 to 350
Permatex 60910
Compounds
Retaining
Loctite 640 Interference fitting bushings, bearings, oil seals, and pulleys. Best product for extreme high
RC83 MIL-R-46082B TY2 Medium High Green 40 min. 8 hrs. -65 to 450
Permatex 64050 temperature use
Loctite 638
RC84 High strength and viscosity for retaining loose fitting parts. Fills gaps up to .010” n/a High High Green 2 min. 8 hrs. -65 to 350
Permatex 68050
GT21 Loctite 573 Thread Sealant, slow curing for maximum positioning time n/a Low Medium Green 90 min. 8 hrs. -65 to 350
Thread Sealant
Loctite 567
GT24 Thread Sealant, excellent for high temperature applications, low disassembly torque n/a High Low White 15 min. 8 hrs. -60 to 450
Permatex 56750
GT26 Loctite 565 & 592 Pipe Sealant, general purpose, works quickly and disassembles easily n/a Medium to High Low White 10 min. 8 hrs. -60 to 350
Loctite 545
GT42 Thread Sealant, no fillers for high pressure hydraulic systems n/a Low Medium Purple 15 min. 8 hrs. -60 to 350
Permatex 54550
GT82 Loctite 569 Thread Sealant, general purpose for fittings up to 3/4”, works very well on fine threads n/a Very Low Medium Brown 10 min. 8 hrs. -60 to 350
Loctite 515
GG22 Quick set time, Gasketing gaps up to .035” n/a Medium to High Low Purple 15 min. 8 hrs. -65 to 350
Permatex 51531
Gaskets
Instant
GG23 Loctite 574 Fast set gasketing, gaps up to .020” n/a Low Medium Orange 5min. 6 hrs. -65 to 350
Loctite 518
GG25 Gasketing, gaps up to .050” n/a High Low Red 20 min. 8 hrs. -65 to 350
Permatex 51813
Activator to increase adhesion for Parker IA series instant adhesives when used on inert plastics
ST01 Loctite 7452 n/a n/a n/a Clear n/a n/a n/a
Activators
like PE, PP and polyacetal
Accelerator to reduce cure time for anaerobic Parker TL series threadlockers & RC series retaining
ST02 Loctite 7451 n/a n/a n/a Clear n/a n/a n/a
compounds
*Loctite® is a registereed trademark of Henkel Corp. Henkel Corp. is not affiliated with and does not endorse Parker Hannifin Corp. or its products.
*Permatex® is a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. Illinois Tool Works Inc. is not affiliated with and does not endorse Parker Hannifin Corp. or its products.
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