Loctite question

[Rajay]

What type of loctite do you guys recommend? or is there something else that is used? Also is there a certain strength that is used on scopes mounts? I would appreciate any help.

Thanks
Rajay

 

[DWARREN123]

The blue colored Loc Tite. Use just a little. Also finger nail polish can be used.

 

[nbkky71]

Loctite Red is fairly permanent, but can be removed by applying high heat.

Blue is the most common and can be removed using hand tools.

Green is useful in that you can apply it to screws already in place. It will leach into the threads. However, it doesn't have the strength of blue or red.

 

[mrmeval]

While Henkel's website was designed by zombies....

You can sometimes find out what does what....

http://www.loctite.us/int_henkel/loctite_us/index.cfm?pageid=19&layout=4&productline=OEM4000
As you can see this link is particularly worthless, like zombies

And most all of the other ones are as well though this does allow you to search.
http://www.loctite.us/int_henkel/loctite_us/index.cfm?&pageid=19&layout=3

Nicer table then Henkel can fumble up.
http://www.action-electronics.com/loctite.htm

Competitor who really wants to sell me threadlocker. Easy to find data and a good price with a cross reference and it's milspec. I love competition.
http://www.surlok.com/threadlocker.htm

Purple 222 is low strength small screw
Purple 222MS is low strength.

Blue 242 Threadlocker Medium Strength
Blue 243 oil resistant medium strength (cosmo'd guns perhaps, heh)

Red 271 high strength
Red 272 high temp/high strength (to lock screws on or near hot areas)

Green 290 is a good wicking type to seal gaps and screws and is prretty tough. Its not low strength if applied to the screw and assembled, it's lower if you allow it to wick in.

Use a primer for non-ferrous metals such as aluminum and stainless as these don't always allow these sealants to cure. Both work but one is better in cold weather.
7649 Primer N
Primer T 7471 (Acetone)

For categories go here, you'd not find this as I used firefox to strip it out of a frame. It may die faster than a moth in a flame...
http://www.loctite.us/int_henkel/lo...layout=6&productline=OEM1000&disp_language=en

A more usable and printable table here, some types are obsolete http://www.type2.com/library/chemicals/loctite.htm

 

[Plink]

Over time I've come to prefer their wicking grade Locktite. It allows you to insert the screw, then add the Locktite, or to use it on an adjustment screw without having to remove it. I use it on the trigger adjustment screws on my muzzleloaders all the time now. It's just downright easier to work with.

 

[highlander 5]

Had the best luck with the blue Loctite

 

[bakert]

Use the blue. One important thing to remember when buying loctite though, read the label rather than going by the color of the tube!!

 

[Rajay]

THANKS

Thanks alot guys, I appreciate your time and knowledge.

Rajay