Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE® 263™
May 2022

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
LOCTITE® 263™ provides the following product characteristics:

Technology Acrylic
Chemical Type Dimethacrylate ester
Appearance (uncured) Red liquid
Fluorescence Positive under UV light
Components One component- requires no mixing
Viscosity Low
Cure Anaerobic
Secondary Cure Activator
Application Threadlocking
Strength High

LOCTITE® 263™ is designed for the permanent locking and sealing of Cure Speed vs. Bond Gap
threaded fasteners. The product cures when confined in the absence of The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. Gaps in threaded
air between close fitting metal surfaces and prevents loosening and fasteners depends on thread type, quality and size. The following graph
leakage from shock and vibration. LOCTITE® 263™ is particularly suited shows shear strength developed with time @ 23°C on steel pins and
for heavy duty applications such as studs into motor housings, nuts onto collars at different controlled gaps and tested according to ISO 10123.
studs in pump housings and other fasteners where high strength is
required. LOCTITE® 263™ provides robust curing performance. It not
only works on active metals (e.g. brass, copper) but also on passive
substrates such as stainless steel and plated surfaces. The product offers
high temperature performance and oil tolerance. It tolerates minor surface
contaminations from various oils, such as cutting, lubrication, anti-
corrosion and protection fluids.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNDRIED MATERIAL

Specific Gravity @ 23 °C 1.1

Viscosity, Brookfield - RVT @ 25 °C, mPa·s (cP):
500
Spindle 2, speed 20 rpm,
Viscosity, Cone & Plate, 25°C, mPa·s (cP):
450
Cone C60/1°Ti @ shear rate 129 s-1

TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE

Cure Speed vs. Substrate Cure Speed vs. Temperature

The rate of cure will depend on the substrate used. The graph below The rate of cure will depend on the temperature. The graph below shows
shows the breakaway strength developed with time @ 23°C on M10 steel the breakaway strength developed with time at different temperatures vs
nuts and bolts compared to different materials and tested according to @ 23°C on M10 steel nuts and bolts and tested according to ISO 10964.
ISO 10964.
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Prevail torque @ 180°, ISO 10964, unseated:

N·m 33
M10 steel nuts and bolts
(lb·in) (290)
N·m 3
M6 steel nuts and bolts
(lb·in) (26)
N·m 125
M16 steel nuts and bolts
(lb·in) (1,100)
N·m 33
3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade 2) and bolts (grade 5)
(lb·in) (290)

Breakloose torque, ISO 10964, pre-torqued to 5

N·m:
N·m 39
M10 steel nuts and bolts
(lb·in) (345)
N·m 35
3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade 2) and bolts (grade 5)
(lb·in) (310)
Cure Speed vs. Activator
Where cure speed is unacceptably long, or large gaps are present, Prevail torque @ 180°, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued
applying activator to the surface will improve cure speed. The graph to 5 N·m
below shows the breakaway strength developed with time @ 23°C on
M10 zinc dichromate steel nuts and bolts using Activator 7471™, 7649™, N·m 25
M10 steel nuts and bolts
7088™ and 7091™ and tested according to ISO 10964. (lb·in) (220)
3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade 2) and bolts (grade N·m 31
5) (lb·in) (275)

Compressive shear strength, ISO 10123:

Steel pins and collars N/mm2 ≥9.0

(psi) (≥1,305)

Cured for 1 week @ 23 °C

Breakloose torque, ISO 10964, pre-torqued to 5
N·m:
N·m 46
M10 zinc phosphate nuts and bolts
(lb·in) (400)
N·m 30
M10 stainless steel nuts and bolts
(lb·in) (265)

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL

Adhesive properties:
Cured for 24 hours @ 23 °C
Breakaway torque, ISO 10964,
unseated:
N·m 33
M10 steel nuts and bolts
(lb·in) (290)
N·m 5
M6 steel nuts and bolts
(lb·in) (45)
N·m 90
M16 steel nuts and bolts
(lb·in) (800)
3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade 2) and bolts N·m 31
(grade 5) (lb·in) (275)
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TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE Heat aging/hot strength

Cured for 1 week @ 23 °C Aged under conditions indicated and tested at temperature.
Breakloose torque, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m:
M10 zinc phosphate nuts and bolts
Hot Strength
Tested at temperature

Chemical/solvent resistance

% of initial strength
Environment °C 500 h 1000 h 5000 h
Cold Strength
This product has been tested to -75 °C (-100 °F). This product may work Motor oil 125 65 75 75
below this temperature, but has not been tested. Unleaded gasoline 22 90 95 95
Brake fluid 22 105 105 100
Heat Aging
Aged at temperature indicated and tested @ 23 °C. Water/glycol 50/50 87 75 85 90
Acetone 22 95 95 100
Ethanol 22 95 95 95
E85 Ethanol fuel 22 95 95 95
B100 Bio-Diesel 22 100 100 110
DEF (AdBlue®) 22 110 115 140

Breakloose Torque, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m:

M10 stainless steel bolts and nuts

% of initial strength
Environment °C 500 h 1000 h 5000 h
Sodium Hydroxide, 20 22 75 65 55
Phosphoric Acid, 22 22 100 95 65

GENERAL INFORMATION
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 Safety

Data Sheet (SDS).
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Where aqueous washing systems are used to clean the surfaces before Storage
bonding, it is important to check for compatibility of the washing solution Store product in the unopened container in a dry location. Storage
with the adhesive. In some cases these aqueous washes can affect the information may be indicated on the product container labeling.
cure and performance of the adhesive. Optimal Storage: 8°C to 21°C. Storage below 8°C or greater than
This product is not normally recommended for use on plastics (particularly 28°C can adversely affect product properties.
thermoplastic materials where stress cracking of the plastic could result). Material removed from containers may be contaminated during use. Do
Users are recommended to confirm compatibility of the product with such not return product to the original container. Henkel Corporation cannot
substrates. assume responsibility for product which has been contaminated or stored
under conditions other than those previously indicated. If additional
Directions for Use: information is required, please contact your local Henkel representative.
For Assembly Product Specification
1. For best results, clean all surfaces (external and internal) with a The technical data contained herein are intended as reference only and
LOCTITE® cleaning solvent and allow to dry. are not considered specifications for the product. Product specifications
2. If the cure speed is too slow, use appropriate activator. Please see are located on the Certificate of Analysis or please contact Henkel
the Cure Speed vs. Activator graph for reference. Allow the activator representative.
to dry when needed.
3. Shake the product thoroughly before use. Approval and Certificate
4. To prevent the product from clogging in the nozzle, do not allow the Please contact a Henkel representative for related approval or certificate
tip to touch metal surfaces during application. of this product.
5. For Thru Holes, apply several drops of the product onto the bolt at
the nut engagement area. Data Ranges
6. For Blind Holes, apply several drops of the product to the lower third The data contained herein may be reported as a typical value. Values are
of the internal threads in the blind hole, or the bottom of the blind based on actual test data and are verified on a periodic basis.
hole.
7. For Sealing Applications, apply a 360° bead of product to the Temperature/Humidity Ranges: 23°C / 50% RH = 23±2°C / 50±5% RH
leading threads of the male fitting, leaving the first thread free. Force
the material into the threads to thoroughly fill the voids. For bigger Conversions
threads and voids, adjust product amount accordingly and apply a (°C x 1.8) + 32 = °F
360° bead of product on the female threads also. kV/mm x 25.4 = V/mil
8. Assemble and tighten as required. mm / 25.4 = inches
µm / 25.4 = mil
For disassembly N x 0.225 = lb
1. Apply localized heat to nut or bolt to approximately 250°C. N/mm x 5.71 = lb/in
Disassemble while hot. N/mm² x 145 = psi
MPa x 145 = psi
Clean-up: N·m x 8.851 = lb·in
1. Cured product can be removed with a combination of soaking in a N·m x 0.738 = lb·ft
LOCTITE® solvent and mechanical abrasion such as a wire brush. N·mm x 0.142 = oz·in
mPa·s = cP
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