RETAINING COMPOUND
Designed for bonding cylindrical fitting parts, particularly with narrow bond gaps up to 0.25mm. Great for a fast cure on all metals, including passive substrates like stainless steel.
| Category | Adhesive | Brand | Henkel |
| Part No. | LOCTITE 638 | OEM Part No. | Not Avaliable |
| Alt Part No. | Not Available | Country of Origin | Not Available |
| Pro Category | Not Available | Is Return | Yes |
For a retaining compound offering high strength on all metals, including passive substrates, try LOCTITE® 638. You can expect high temperature performance and good oil tolerance, a fixture time of just four minutes, and gap fill of 0.15 mm to 0.25 mm. It even tolerates minor surface contaminants, including industrial oils. A high viscosity product, it’s ideal for shafts, gears, pulleys, and similar cylindrical parts, and can also be used for high strength threadlocking and thread sealing applications. Operating temperature is -55°C to 180°C. LOCTITE 638 meets the performance requirements of KIWA GASTEC QA AR 214 for admixtures up to and including 100% hydrogen gas on metal threaded fittings – certifications are available in select countries.
LOCTITE 638