Henkel offers a complete range of activators and primers providing solutions for the following LOCTITE adhesive technologies:

1. LOCTITE activators / primers for instant bonding (cyanoacrylates)
LOCTITE primers are used for improving adhesion to substrates. They are applied before the adhesive. For low surface energy plastic substrates, e.g. polyolefin, PP, PE, best adhesion will be achieved with LOCTITE 770 / 7701.

LOCTITE activators are used to increase cure speed. Loctite activators are mostly applied before the adhesive. Heptane-based activators have good “on-part life” and provide for a good aesthetic appearance of the bondline. They are also suitable for use on plastics which are sensitive to stress cracking. Activators can also be applied after the adhesive, e.g. for curing residual adhesive. They provide for an excellent cosmetic appearance by avoiding white staining of instant adhesives.

2. LOCTITE activators for modified acrylics LOCTITE activators for modified acrylics are needed to initiate the curing process. Usually, the activator is applied to one surface and the modified acrylic to the other surface. The curing process starts when the two parts are assembled. Fixture time is dependent on the adhesive, on the substrate and on the cleanliness of the surfaces.

3. LOCTITE activators for threadlocking, pipe and thread Sealing, gasketing, retaining and anaerobic acrylics LOCTITE activators for this group of adhesives are used to increase the cure speed of the products. They are recommended for applications on passive metals such as stainless steel, plated or passivated surfaces. Activators are available as solvent-based or solvent-free formulations.

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Source: Henkel Ltd.
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