From:                                                      Mike.Smigel@us.henkel.com

Sent:                                                        Tuesday, April 08, 2014 9:32 AM

To:                                                            4_Props@...

Subject:                                                  Product Recommendation

 

4_Props, anaerobic threadlockers like 242 & 222MS have the potential to attack some plastics, causing embrittlement.  Cyanoacrylates like our 425 (ordering item # 42540 - 20 gram bottle) are often substituted where this compatibility issue exists.  425 is a low strength, removable product for small threads and this is similar in strength to 222MS.  This is certainly compatible with the metals as well.  

Regards,


Mike Smigel


Date of inquiry: 4/8/2014
Case #: 00150166

Subject:  
Description: I have a question about Loctite and hope you might help. In the hobby of flying small quad-helicpoters we have to mount our propellers on the motors with small screws. These screws need to be secured so that vibration doesn't loosen them. This is a metal to metal small screw set. Several people have had major problems because the Loctite they use causes the plastic propellers to degrade and fail. We assume that the fumes/gas given off during curing is the issue. We have tried several different Loctite formulas 242, blue, 222MS. What blend is the best for this application? We need a thread locker that works with very small screws. That is NOT permanent and SAFE around plastic or carbon fiber model propellers. I would like to share this information with the many hobbyists on the internet I chat with. Thank you.
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Michael Smigel
Technical Communications Coordinator
AG North American Technical Service/Engineering
Henkel/Loctite Adhesives
Rocky Hill CT  USA
860 571-5154 (EST)
mike.smigel@henkel.com
www.henkelna.com

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