Loxeal 24-18 Threadlocker 10 ml, medium-strength removable anaerobic adhesive for metal threads, protection against loosening, leakage and corrosion

Loxeal 24-18 threadlocker 10 ml is a single-component, thixotropic anaerobic adhesive designed to secure medium-size threaded fasteners against self-loosening, rotation, leakage and corrosion. It cures after air is excluded in the gap between two metallic surfaces, forming a flexible, leak-tight bond. Its medium strength allows later disassembly of the joint with standard tools.

Benefits and unique features

• Medium strength – reliable thread locking while still allowing disassembly of the joint.
• Thixotropic consistency – does not run off and stays in the thread.
• Replaces spring washers, lock nuts and other mechanical locking devices.
• High resistance to gas, air, water, oils, alkalis and many chemicals.
• Resistant to vibration and shock, maintaining performance over a wide service temperature range.
• Purple, fluorescent colour enables inspection of adhesive presence under UV light.
• Low consumption – effective thread locking with only a small amount of product.
• Convenient 10 ml bottle ideal for service and maintenance work.

Properties and applications

• Securing adjustment and setting screws: keeps settings stable and prevents unintended changes of position.
• Long screws and small diameters: particularly useful where easy disassembly is required without risk of fastener breakage.
• Sealing threaded joints: provides a leak-tight bond resistant to process media, preventing leakage of gas, air, water and oils.
• Corrosion protection: fills voids in the thread, blocking moisture and aggressive corrosive agents.
• Connections exposed to vibration: used on threaded joints subject to vibration and shock where conventional locking devices may fail.
• UV assembly control: fluorescent additive allows quick verification of adhesive presence in the joint.

Technical data

Storage recommendations

Store Loxeal 24-18 in the original tightly closed container at +8 °C to +28 °C, away from heat sources, sparks and direct sunlight. Shelf life is up to 12 months from the date of manufacture. Protect from contamination, moisture and access by children. Close the bottle carefully after use.

FAQ

What is Loxeal 24-18 used for?
Loxeal 24-18 is a medium-strength anaerobic threadlocker for securing metal threaded fasteners against self-loosening, rotation, leakage and corrosion.

Can joints bonded with Loxeal 24-18 be dismantled?
Yes, it is a medium-strength product – joints can be disassembled using standard tools, provided the recommended amount of adhesive was applied.

What is the operating temperature range?
The cured adhesive maintains its mechanical and sealing properties from -55 °C to +150 °C.

How should the adhesive be applied to threads?
Clean and degrease the parts, apply a small amount of adhesive to the external threads, and for blind holes fill the tapped hole to about one third of its depth. Loxeal Activator 11 may be used to accelerate cure.

Is Loxeal 24-18 suitable for plastics?
No, it is intended for metallic threaded joints only and is not recommended for use on plastics, especially thermoplastics, where stress cracking may occur.