Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE®263™
August-2016

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The rate of cure will depend on the substrate usedThe graph
LOCTITE®263™ provides the following product characteristics: below shows the breakaway strength developed with time on
Technology Acrylic M10 steel nuts and bolts compared to different materials and
Chemical Type Dimethacrylate ester tested according to ISO 10964
100
Appearance (uncured) Red liquidLMS

% of Full Strength on Steel

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Fluorescence Positive under UV lightLMS

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80
Components One component -
requires no mixing
Viscosity Low 60

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Cure Anaerobic

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Zinc dichromate
Secondary Cure Activator 40

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Application Threadlocking

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Strength High 20

Cr free, Zinc organic

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1min 5min10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
LOCTITE®263™ is designed for the permanent locking and Cure Time
sealing of threaded fasteners. The product cures when
confined in the absence of air between close fitting metal Cure Speed vs. Bond Gap
surfaces and prevents loosening and leakage from shock and The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap.Gaps in
vibration. LOCTITE®263™ is particularly suited for heavy duty threaded fasteners depends on thread type, quality and size
The following graph shows shear strength developed with time
applications such as studs into motor housings, nuts onto studs
on steel pins and collars at different controlled gaps and tested
in pump housings and other fasteners where high strength is according to ISO 10123
required. LOCTITE®263™ provides robust curing performance. 100
% of Full Strength on Steel

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 75
and oil tolerance. It tolerates minor surface contaminations m
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05

from various oils, such as cutting, lubrication, anti-corrosion 50

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and protection fluids. m

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25
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL

Specific Gravity @ 25 °C 1.1
0
Flash Point - See SDS 1min 5min10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
Cure Time
Viscosity, Brookfield - RVT, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP):
Spindle 2, speed 20 rpm 400 to 600LMS
Viscosity, Cone & Plate, 25 °C, mPa·s (cP):
Cone C60/1°Ti @ shear rate 129 s-1 450

Cure Speed vs. Temperature

The rate of cure will depend on the temperatureThe graph
below shows the breakaway strength developed with time at
different temperatures on M10 steel nuts and bolts and tested
according to ISO 10964

TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE

Cure Speed vs. Substrate

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% of Full Strength on Steel 100 Cured for 1 week @ 22ºC,
Breakloose Torque, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m:
M10 zinc phosphate nuts and bolts N·m 46
75 (lb.in) (400)

40 °C
M10 stainless steel nuts and bolts N·m 30
°C (lb.in) (265)
5
50

°C
22
25
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
Cured for 1 week @ 22°C
0 Breakloose Torque, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m:
1min 5min10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h M10 zinc phosphate steel nuts and bolts
Cure Time

Cure Speed vs. Activator Hot Strength

Where cure speed is unacceptably long, or large gaps are Tested at temperature
present, applying activator to the surface will improve cure
speedThe graph below shows the breakaway strength Cold Strength
developed with time on M10 zinc dichromate steel nuts and This product has been tested to -75°C (-100 F). This product
bolts using Activator 7471™, 7649™, 7088™ and 7091™ and may work below this temperature, but has not been tested.
tested according to ISO 10964
Heat Aging
100
Aged at temperature indicated and tested @ 22 °C
% of Full Strength on Steel

™
91 125
80 70
180 °C

% Strength @ 22 °C
7088™ 100
60 100 °C
7649™
120 °C
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75
71

40 150 °C
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50 200 °C
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25
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1min 5min10min 30min 1h 3h 6h 24h 72h
Cure Time 0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL Exposure Time, hours
Adhesive Properties
Cured for 24 hours @ 22°C Heat Aging/Hot Strength
Breakaway Torque, ISO 10964, Unseated: Aged under conditions indicated and tested at temperature
M10 steel nuts and bolts N·m 33 120
% Initial Strength @ 22 °C

(lb.in) (290) 100 °C

M6 steel nuts and bolts N·m 5 100
120 °C
(lb.in) (45)
M16 steel nuts and bolts N·m 90 80
(lb.in) (800)
3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade N·m 31 60
2) and bolts (grade 5) (lb.in) (275) 150 °C
40
Prevail Torque @ 180°, ISO 10964, Unseated: 180 °C
M10 steel nuts and bolts N·m 33 20
(lb.in) (290) 200 °C
M6 steel nuts and bolts N·m 3 0
(lb.in) (26) 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
M16 steel nuts and bolts N·m 125 Exposure Time, hours
(lb.in) (1,100)
3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade N·m 33 Chemical/Solvent Resistance
2) and bolts (grade 5) (lb.in) (290) Aged under conditions indicated and tested @ °C
Breakloose Torque, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m: % of initial strength
M10 steel nuts and bolts N·m 39 Environment °C 500 h 1000 h 5000 h
(lb.in) (345) Motor oil 125 65 75 75
3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade N·m 35
Unleaded gasoline 22 90 95 95
2) and bolts (grade 5) (lb.in) (310)
Brake fluid 22 105 105 100
Prevail Torque @ 180°, ISO 10964, Pre-torqued to 5 N·m: Water/glycol 50/50 87 75 85 90
M10 steel nuts and bolts N·m 25
(lb.in) (220) Acetone 22 95 95 100
3/8 x 16 steel nuts (grade 2) and bolts N·m 31 Ethanol 22 95 95 95
(grade 5) (lb.in) (275) E85 Ethanol fuel 22 95 95 95
B100 Bio-Diesel 22 100 100 110
Compressive Shear Strength, ISO 10123:
DEF (AdBlue® ) 22 110 115 140
Steel pins and collars N/mm² ≥9.0LMS
(psi) (≥1,305)

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

M10 Stainless steel nuts and bolts Store product in the unopened container in a dry location.
Storage information may be indicated on the product container
% of initial strength labeling.
Environment °C 500 h 1000 h 5000 h
Optimal Storage: 8 °C to 21 °C. Storage below 8 °C or
greater than 28 °C can adversely affect product properties
Sodium Hydroxide, 20% 22 75 65 55 Material removed from containers may be contaminated during
Phosphoric Acid, 10% 22 100 95 65 use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel
Corporation cannot assume responsibility for product which
GENERAL INFORMATION has been contaminated or stored under conditions other than
those previously indicated. If additional information is required,
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
please contact your local Henkel representative.
and/or oxygen rich systems and should not be selected as
a sealant for chlorine or other strong oxidizing materials. Conversions
(°C x 1.8) + 32 = °F
For safe handling information on this product, consult the kV/mm x 25.4 = V/mil
Safety Data Sheet (SDS). mm / 25.4 = inches
µm / 25.4 = mil
Where aqueous washing systems are used to clean the N x 0.225 = lb
surfaces before bonding, it is important to check for N/mm x 5.71 = lb/in
compatibility of the washing solution with the adhesive. In N/mm² x 145 = psi
some cases these aqueous washes can affect the cure and MPa x 145 = psi
performance of the adhesive. N·m x 8.851 = lb·in
N·m x 0.738 = lb·ft
N·mm x 0.142 = oz·in
This product is not normally recommended for use on plastics mPa·s = cP
(particularly thermoplastic materials where stress cracking of
the plastic could result). Users are recommended to confirm Disclaimer
compatibility of the product with such substrates. The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including the
recommendations for use and application of the product are based on our
knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this TDS. The product
can have a variety of different applications as well as differing application and
Directions for use working conditions in your environment that are beyond our control. Henkel is,
For Assembly therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for the production processes
and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended
1. For best results, clean all surfaces (external and internal) applications and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own
with a LOCTITE® cleaning solvent and allow to dry prior trials to confirm such suitability of our product. Any liability in respect of the
information in the Technical Data Sheet or any other written or oral
2. If the cure speed is too slow, use appropriate activator. recommendation(s) regarding the concerned product is excluded, except if
Please see the Cure Speed vs. Activator graph for otherwise explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or personal injury
caused by our negligence and any liability under any applicable mandatory
reference. Allow the activator to dry when needed product liability law.
3. To prevent the product from clogging in the nozzle, do
not allow the tip to touch metal surfaces during In case products are delivered by Henkel Belgium NV, Henkel Electronic
Materials NV, Henkel Nederland BV, Henkel Technologies France SAS and
application Henkel France SA please additionally note the following:
4. For Thru Holes, apply several drops of the product onto In case Henkel would be nevertheless held liable, on whatever legal ground,
the bolt at the nut engagement area Henkel’s liability will in no event exceed the amount of the concerned delivery.
5. For Blind Holes, apply several drops of the product to In case products are delivered by Henkel Colombiana, S.A.S. the following
the lower third of the internal threads in the blind hole, or disclaimer is applicable:
the bottom of the blind hole The information provided in this Technical Data Sheet (TDS) including the
recommendations for use and application of the product are based on our
6. For Sealing Applications, apply a 360° bead of product knowledge and experience of the product as at the date of this TDS. Henkel is,
to the leading threads of the male fitting, leaving the first therefore, not liable for the suitability of our product for the production processes
thread free. For bigger threads and voids, adjust product and conditions in respect of which you use them, as well as the intended
applications and results. We strongly recommend that you carry out your own
amount accordingly and apply a 360° bead of product on prior trials to confirm such suitability of our product.
the female threads also Any liability in respect of the information in the Technical Data Sheet or any other
7. Assemble and tighten as required written or oral recommendation(s) regarding the concerned product is excluded,
except if otherwise explicitly agreed and except in relation to death or personal
injury caused by our negligence and any liability under any applicable mandatory
For Disassembly product liability law.
1. Apply localized heat to nut or bolt to approximately
250 °C. Disassemble while hot In case products are delivered by Henkel Corporation, or Henkel Canada
Corporation, the following disclaimer is applicable:
The data contained herein are furnished for information only and are believed to
Clean-up be reliable. We cannot assume responsibility for the results obtained by others
1. Cured product can be removed with a combination of over whose methods we have no control. It is the user's responsibility to
determine suitability for the user's purpose of any production methods mentioned
soaking in a LOCTITE® solvent and mechanical herein and to adopt such precautions as may be advisable for the protection of
abrasion such as a wire brush property and of persons against any hazards that may be involved in the handling
and use thereof. In light of the foregoing, Henkel Corporation specifically
disclaims all warranties expressed or implied, including warranties of
Loctite Material SpecificationLMS merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, arising from sale or use
LMS dated July-15, 2009. Test reports for each batch are of Henkel Corporation’s products. Henkel Corporation specifically
disclaims any liability for consequential or incidental damages of any kind,
available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports include including lost profits. The discussion herein of various processes or
selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to compositions is not to be interpreted as representation that they are free from
specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive domination of patents owned by others or as a license under any Henkel
Corporation patents that may cover such processes or compositions. We
controls are in place to assure product quality and recommend that each prospective user test his proposed application before
consistency. Special customer specification requirements may repetitive use, using this data as a guide. This product may be covered by one or
be coordinated through Henkel Quality. more United States or foreign patents or patent applications.

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