Medium Strength Threadlocker

This medium strength Loxeal 55-03 threadlocker from Wekem secures screws and nuts that will need to be taken apart later – it can be undone with normal tools. It is also suitable for oily surfaces and withstands temperatures up to +200 °C, with high resistance to heat, corrosion, vibration, water, gases, oils, hydrocarbons and many chemicals.

Features

• Strength class 2: medium strength, normal disassembly
• Also for oily surfaces
• Approved for gas (DVGW)
• Suitable for drinking water according to UBA
• Can be removed with normal tools

Specifications

• Type: Loxeal 55-03
• Contents: 10 ml
• Colour: blue, fluorescent under UV light
• Threads: up to M 36
• Maximum gap: 0.25 mm
• Viscosity: 1700–9000 mPa·s at +25 °C, medium thixotropic
• Handling strength: after 10–20 minutes
• Functional strength: after 1–3 hours
• Breakaway torque: 18–23 Nm (ISO 10964)
• Prevailing torque: 9–16 Nm (ISO 10964)
• Tensile shear strength: 9–13 N/mm² (ISO 10123)
• Service temperature: -55 °C to +200 °C
• Shelf life: 12 months unopened at +20 °C
• No hazard labelling required

Strength values for threaded parts refer to M 10 x 20 bolts, grade 8.8, nut height 0.8 d. Tip: degrease the surfaces thoroughly first, for example with Wekem Profi Sprühreiniger WS 2000.