Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3910 Telephone: (860) 571-5100 Product 542 FAX: (860) 571-5465 Worldwide Version, October 1995
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Cure speed vs. bond gap
LOCTITE® Product 542 is a single component thixotropic, The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. Gaps in anaerobic pipe sealant material. This product cures when threaded fasteners depend on thread type, quality and size. confined in the absence of air between close fitting metal The following graph shows shear strength developed with time surfaces. This grade develops medium strength to facilitate on steel pins and collars at different controlled gaps and disassembly. tested according to ISO 10123.
% of Full Strength on steel
100 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Used to lock and seal hydraulic and pneumatic fittings. Recommended for sealing threaded metal fittings which should 75 be fully torqued up. 50 m
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0. Value Range 25 Chemical Type Dimethacrylate ester Appearance Brown Liquid 1.06 0 Specific Gravity @ 25°C 5min10min 30min 1hr 3hr 6hr 24hr 72hr Viscosity @ 25°C, mPa.s (cP) Cure Time, Hours Brookfield RVT Spindle 5 @ 2.5 rpm 1,850 925 to 2,775 @ 20 rpm 525 350 to 700 Cure speed vs. temperature DIN 54453, MV The rate of cure will depend on the ambient temperature. The D = 277 s-1 after t=180secs 150 100 to 200 following graph shows the breakaway strength developed with Flash Point (COC), °C >100 time at different temperatures on M10 steel nuts and bolts and tested according to ISO 10964. % of Full Strength on steel
100 TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE 5°C 75
°C Cure speed vs. substrate °C
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The rate of cure will depend on substrate used. The graph
below shows the breakaway strength developed with time on 50 M10 steel nuts and bolts compared to different materials and tested according to ISO 10964. 25 % of Full Strength on steel
100 0 5min 10min 30min 1hr 3hr 6hr 24hr 72hr 75 Cure Time, Hours Brass Cure speed vs. activator 50 Where cure speed is unacceptably long, or large gaps are Steel present, applying activator to the surface will improve cure 25 speed. The following graph shows breakaway strength Zinc dichromate developed with time using ACTIVATOR N and T on M10 Zinc Stainless Steel Dichromate steel nuts & bolts and tested according to 0 ISO 10964. 5min10min 30min 1hr 3hr 6hr 24hr 72hr % of Full Strength on steel
THE TECHNICAL DATA CONTAINED HEREIN ARE INTENDED AS REFERENCE ONLY. PLEASE CONTACT LOCTITE CORPORATION QUALITY DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS PRODUCT. ROCKY HILL, CT FAX: +1 (860)-571-5473 DUBLIN, IRELAND FAX: +353-(1)-451 - 9959 TDS 542 October 1995 TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL GENERAL INFORMATION Physical Properties This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen Coefficient of thermal expansion, ASTM D696, K-1 80 x 10-6 and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as Coefficient of thermal conductivity, ASTM C177, W.m-1 K-1 0.1 a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials. Specific Heat , kJ.kg-1 K-1 0.3 PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL For safe handling information on this product, consult the (After 24 hours at 22°C on steel) Material Safety Data Sheet, (MSDS). Typical Where aqueous washing systems are used to clean the Value Range surfaces before bonding, it is important to check for Breakaway Torque, ISO 10964 (4.3) N.m 15 8 to 20 compatibility of the washing solution with the adhesive. In (lb.in) (130) (70 to 180) some cases these aqueous washes can affect the cure and Prevail Torque, ISO 10964 (4.5), N.m 9 6 to 13 (lb.in) (80) (50 to 115) performance of the adhesive. Breakloose Torque, DIN 54454, N.m 25 15 to 35 (lb.in) (220) (130 to 310) This product is not normally recommended for use on plastics Maximum Prevail Torque, DIN 54454, N.m 25 15 to 35 (particularly thermoplastic materials where stress cracking of (lb.in) (220) (130 to 310) the plastic could result). Users are recommended to confirm compatibility of the product with such substrates.
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
Test Procedure : Breakloose Torque DIN 54454 Directions for use Substrate: M10 Zinc Phosphate Nuts and Bolts For best performance surfaces should be clean and free of Cure procedure: 1 week at 22°C grease. Product should be applied to the bolt in sufficient quantity to fill all engaged threads. This product performs best Hot Strength in thin bond gaps, (0.05mm). Very large thread sizes may Tested at temperature. create large gaps which will affect cure speed and strength. This product is designed to give controlled friction, 100 (torque/tension ratio), during assembly. In critical tightening applications this ratio should be confirmed. 75 % RT Strength
Storage Product shall be ideally stored in a cool, dry location in 50 unopened containers at a temperature between 8°C to 28°C (46°F to 82°F) unless otherwise labeled. Optimal storage is at 25 the lower half of this temperature range. To prevent contamination of unused product, do not return any material to 0 its original container. For further specific shelf life information, 0 50 100 150 contact your local Technical Service Center. Temperature, °C Data Ranges Heat Aging The technical data contained herein are intended for reference Aged at temperature indicated and tested at 22°C. and should not be used for preparing specifications. Please contact the Loctite Technical Service Department or local 100 representative for assistance and recommendations on % Initial Strength, at RT
120°C specification limits for these materials.
75 Note The data contained herein are furnished for information only and are 50 believed to be reliable. We cannot assume responsibility for the 150°C results obtained by others over whose methods we have no control. It is the user's responsibility to determine suitability for the user's 25 purpose of any production methods mentioned herein and to adopt such precautions as may be advisable for the protection of property 0 and of persons against any hazards that may be involved in the 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 handling and use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Loctite Hours Corporation specifically disclaims all warranties expressed or Chemical / Solvent Resistance implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, arising from sale or use of Loctite Aged under conditions indicated and tested at 22°C. Corporation’s products. Loctite Corporation specifically disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental damages of Solvent Temp. % Initial Strength retained at any kind, including lost profits. The discussion herein of various 100 hr 500 hr 1000 hr processes or compositions is not to be interpreted as representation that they are free from domination of patents owned by others or as a Motor Oil 125°C 100 100 100 license under any Loctite Corporation patents which may cover such Leaded petrol 22°C 100 100 95 processes or compositions. We recommend that each prospective Brake fluid 22°C 100 100 95 user test his proposed application before repetitive use, using this data Water/glycol 87°C 90 90 90 as a guide. This product may be covered by one or more United Ethanol 22°C 100 100 95 States or foreign patents or patent applications. Acetone 22°C 100 80 80
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