Loctite 243
Loctite 243 Threadlocker Stop Loose Bolts for Good!
Trusted by Kenyan engineers and industries — Loctite 243 delivers unmatched reliability for all your threaded assemblies..
✓ Reliable
✓ Versatile
✓ Oil-Resistant
Why Choose Loctite 243?
Keep your machines running smoothly with Loctite 243, the medium-strength, general-purpose threadlocker trusted by professionals across Kenya.
✅ Universal Performance: Works perfectly on all metals — including stainless steel and plated surfaces.
✅ Worry-Free Application: Bonds even on slightly oily or contaminated threads.
✅ Trusted Industrial Quality: NSF P1 certified (Reg. No. 123000) — safe and proven for use in critical environments.
✅ Dependable Hold, Easy Removal: Prevents bolts from loosening due to vibration, yet allows easy disassembly when needed.
Loctite 243 gives you peace of mind — one application, long-lasting performance.
🛒 Order Now and Keep Every Bolt Locked Tight!
Technical Data at a Glance— Loctite 243 Threadlocker
Product Type: Medium Strength, General-Purpose Blue Threadlocker
Cure Method: Anaerobic (cures in the absence of air and presence of metal)
Physical Form: Liquid
Performance Data
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Application Temperature Range | -55°C to +180°C (-65°F to +360°F) |
| Breakaway Torque (M10 Steel Nuts/Bolts) | ~26 N·m (230 in/lb) |
| Prevail Torque (M10 Steel Nuts/Bolts) | ~5 N·m (40 in/lb) |
| Fixture Time | 10 minutes |
| Full Cure Time | 24 hours |
| Specific Gravity (@ 23°C) | 1.08 |
| Viscosity (at 20 RPM) | ~2150 mPa·s (cP) |
| Color | Blue |
| Fluorescence | Positive under UV light |
Application Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Method | Manual, Dispense Gun, or Automated Dispense System |
| Recommended For | Threadlocking applications on all metal fasteners |
| Suitable Substrates | Active and passive metals (including stainless steel and plated surfaces) |
| Key Characteristics | Medium strength, primerless, thixotropic (non-drip), oil tolerant, easily removable, fluorescent for inspection |
| Applications | Automotive, machinery, marine, manufacturing, and general maintenance |
Summary:
Loctite® 243® delivers dependable, medium-strength threadlocking performance across all types of metal fasteners. It tolerates slight oil contamination, cures reliably without primer, and remains removable with standard hand tools — making it the ideal choice for professional assembly and maintenance in Kenya.
We are Trusted Henkel – Kenya distributors Located at Nairobi Kenya.
We supply original Henkel Loctite products with quick delivery across Kenya — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Nakuru..
✓ you are welcome
“Brian N., Thika — Manufacturing Plant Supervisor”
“We use Loctite 243 on our production line equipment. It’s oil-tolerant and consistent, which saves us downtime and maintenance costs every month!”
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George M., Nairobi — Auto Tech Garage
“Loctite 243 has completely changed how we service vehicles. Bolts stay tight even under heavy vibration. No more comebacks — just reliable results every time.”
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Faith K., Mombasa — Marine Maintenance Engineer
“We deal with salty, humid conditions daily, and Loctite 243 holds up perfectly. It locks fasteners securely on engines and pumps, yet removal is still easy when needed.”
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