Product Description Sheet

1001 Trout Brook Crossing

Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3910
Telephone: (860) 571-5100
Product 201
FAX: (860) 571-5465
Industrial Products, July 1999

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL

Dri-Loc Threadlocker 201 is a dry-to-the-touch preapplied film PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
for threaded fasteners. It remains inert on the fastener until Typical Value
assembly of the threads releases a quick curing resin. The Strength range High
resin fills all the voids in the threads and cures to securely lock Breakaway torque on 3/8” - 16 Grade 5 245 lb.-in
phos. & oil nuts and bolts
and seal the assembly.
Temperature range -65ºF to +400ºF
(-54ºC to +200ºC)
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS On part life 4 years
Dri-Loc 201 prevents loosening through vibration to provide Cure time @ RT. 72 hours
locking and sealing of threaded assemblies including: Fixture time @ RT 10 minutes
• Locking
Ring gear bolts
Carburetor screws TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
Transmission nuts Hot Strength
Head bolts Test procedure Breakaway torque, on 3/8-16 phosphate
Truck axle bolts and oil nuts and bolts in accordance with
Tower bolts MIL-S-46163 procedures
Substrate Phosphate and oil 3/8-16 nuts & bolts
• Sealing Cure procedure 72 hours at 72ºF (22ºC)
Transmission bolts
Pipe plugs and fittings Conditioned and tested at temperature
PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL 100
Typical
% of Room Temperature

Value 80
Strength Retention

Chemical Type Methacrylate ester

Appearance Yellow
Toxicity Low 60
Flash point Above 200ºF(93º)C
40

CURING PERFORMANCE AFTER FASTENER ASSEMBLY

20

Cure speed vs. substrate

The graph shown below shows the rate of cure on 3/8-16 nuts
and bolts made from different materials. The breakaway 0 50 100 150 200
strength was determined according to MIL-S-46163 procedures. Temperature,o C

Heat Aging
100
Heat Aging after 2,000 hours at temperature
% of Full Strength on Steel

75 Phosphate 100
% of Room Temperature

80
Strength Retention

50
60
Steel
25
40

0 .25hr .5hr 1hr 4hr 24hr 72hr 20

Cure Time, Hours
0 50 100 150 200

Temperature,o C

NOT FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

THE TECHNICAL DATA CONTAINED HEREIN ARE INTENDED AS REFERENCE ONLY.
PLEASE CONTACT LOCTITE CORPORATION QUALITY DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS PRODUCT.
ROCKY HILL, CT FAX: +1 (860)-571-5473 DUBLIN, IRELAND FAX: +353-(1)-451 - 9959
 PDS Product 201, July 1999

Chemical / Solvent Resistance Data Ranges

Aged under conditions indicated and tested at 22°C. The data contained herein may be reported as a typical value
and/or range. Values are based on actual test data and are
Solvent Temp. % Initial Strength retained at verified on a periodic basis.
ºF ºC 100 hr 500 hr 1000 hr
Motor Oil 257 125 117 96 86 Note
Motor Oil 188 87 125 112 105
The data contained herein are furnished for information only and
Gasoline(unleaded) 72 22 102 113 119
Brake Fluid 72 22 101 105 114 are believed to be reliable. We cannot assume responsibility for
Ethanol 72 22 102 112 112 the results obtained by others over whose methods we have no
1,1,1 Trichloroethane 72 22 104 116 112 control. It is the user's responsibility to determine suitability for
Water/Glycol the user's purpose of any production methods mentioned herein
(50%/50%) 188 87 119 112 108 and to adopt such precautions as may be advisable for the
protection of property and of persons against any hazards that
SURFACE COMPATIBILITY may be involved in the handling and use thereof. In light of the
foregoing, Loctite Corporation specifically disclaims all
Loctite adhesives/sealants may stain or discolor some metals. warranties expressed or implied, including warranties of
However, the effect on performance of the adhesive has been merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, arising
shown to be inconsequential. Dri-Loc Threadlockers are not from sale or use of Loctite Corporation’s products. Loctite
recommended for use on copper or brass. Corporation specifically disclaims any liability for
consequential or incidental damages of any kind, including
GENERAL INFORMATION lost profits. The discussion herein of various processes or
compositions is not to be interpreted as representation that they
Application Method are free from domination of patents owned by others or as a
license under any Loctite Corporation patents that may cover
Dri-Loc 201 is applied to threaded parts by authorized such processes or compositions. We recommend that each
converters throughout the United States who have automatic prospective user test his proposed application before repetitive
fastener cleaning, feeding, coating, rust proofing and drying use, using this data as a guide. This product may be covered
equipment. Quantities can be handled promptly with minimum by one or more United States or foreign patents or patent
turnaround time. Sample bolts should be sent to the nearest applications.
authorized converter where they will coat your parts and return
them to you for evaluation. SAMPLE TESTS ARE
RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN DESIRED RESULTS ON YOUR
PARTS. Contact the nearest Loctite Technical Service Center
for the authorized converter nearest to you.

Processing Instructions

This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen

and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials.

For safe handling information on this product, consult the

Material Safety Data Sheet, (MSDS).

Where aqueous washing systems are used to clean the

surfaces before bonding, it is important to check for compatibility
of the washing solution with the adhesive. In some cases these
aqueous washes can affect the cure and performance of the
adhesive.

This product is not normally recommended for use on plastics

(particularly thermoplastic materials where stress cracking of the
plastic could result). It is recommended to confirm compatibility
of the product with such substrates.

Storage
Products shall be ideally stored in a cool, dry location in
unopened containers at a temperature between 8° and 28°C
(46 °F to 82°F) unless otherwise labeled. Optimal storage is at
the lower half of this temperature range. To prevent
contamination of unused product, do not return any material to
its original container. For specific shelf-life information, contact
your local Technical Service Center.

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