Thread-locking compounds made by Loctite, Permatex and other companies all work pretty much the same: they are anaerobic compounds that cure/harden in the absence of oxygen. If you apply ...

According to Loctite’s manufacturer, Henkel, Loctite (loctiteproducts.com) does go bad. The technical data sheets of both thread-locker 271 (red) and 242 (blue) say that the shelf life of each is 24 ...

When installing fasteners such as nuts and bolts, it may not be enough just to tighten them. Sometimes hardware can inadvertently become unscrewed due to air gaps or through vibration, creating a real ...

Motorcycles are hellbent on breaking themselves apart. The vibrations caused by the pulse of their cylinders and miles of punishing asphalt both work to undo all the carefully torqued fasteners that ...

If you've spent much time working in any sort of DIY space you've probably come across Loctite Threadlocker at one point or another. Loctite makes all kinds of adhesives, including plastic superglues ...

Doug Lescarbeau from Henkel Corp. explains how new Loctite products keep bolts tight and seals dry. 5:50 Doug Lescarbeau from Henkel Corp. explains how new Loctite products keep bolts tight and seals ...

Thread locking adhesive that can save you lots of headaches ... but only if you use it correctly. Threadlocker can be an incredibly useful tool in any DIYer's arsenal. Used to ensure nuts and bolts ...