A Practical Guide to Additives and Process Materials
In modern manufacturing, auxiliary materials play a critical role in ensuring process reliability, product quality, and operational efficiency.
From surface preparation to bonding, sealing, and composite molding, each step requires specialized materials. Through its global supply network, Thousands Technology provides a comprehensive range of Loctite® industrial solutions, supporting customers across automotive, electronics, composites, and general manufacturing industries.
Product Categories and Industrial Functions
Loctite® products are designed to serve specific functions within the manufacturing process. Understanding their roles helps ensure correct selection and optimal performance.
Surface Preparation (Cleaning & Activation)
Surface preparation is essential before bonding or sealing operations.
Typical solutions include:
- Loctite 7063 — used to remove oil, grease, and contaminants
- Loctite 7649 — accelerates curing of anaerobic adhesives on inactive metal surfaces
These products ensure clean surfaces and reliable curing performance.
Threadlockers and Adhesives
These products are used to secure fasteners and bond components.
Representative models include:
- Loctite 243 — medium-strength, oil-tolerant, removable
- Loctite 270 — high-strength for permanent locking
- Loctite 401 — fast bonding for plastics, rubber, and metals
They improve resistance to vibration and enhance assembly reliability.
Sealing and Retaining Solutions
Used for leakage prevention and securing cylindrical assemblies:
- Loctite 577 — sealing metal pipe threads
- Loctite 518 — sealing rigid metal flanges
- Loctite 638 — bonding bearings, bushings, and shafts
These solutions provide effective sealing and mechanical stability.
Lubrication and Maintenance
Applied during assembly and maintenance processes:
- Loctite LB 8009 — prevents galling and seizure under high temperature
- Loctite SF 7200 — removes cured gasket residues
They help extend equipment life and simplify maintenance operations.
Release Agents for Composite Manufacturing
In composite and molding processes, release agents are essential to ensure efficient demolding and surface quality.
Key products include:
- LOCTITE FREKOTE 55 NC
- LOCTITE FREKOTE 770-NC
These products are designed to:
- Prevent adhesion between mold and part
- Enable multiple release cycles per application
- Improve surface finish of molded components
- Reduce mold contamination and cleaning frequency
They are widely used in:
- FRP and composite manufacturing
- Vacuum infusion and RTM processes
- Automotive and aerospace components
Integrated Application Logic
In practical applications, Loctite® products are used in a structured workflow:
Surface Cleaning → Activation → Bonding / Sealing → Maintenance → Demolding (for composites)
Each product category performs a distinct function, and correct selection ensures both performance and efficiency.
Supporting Industrial Applications
Loctite® solutions are widely applied in:
- Automotive manufacturing
- Electronics assembly
- Composite material production
- Industrial equipment maintenance
They help improve production consistency and reduce operational risks.
Supply by Thousands Technology
As a professional supplier of industrial materials, Thousands Technology provides a complete portfolio of Loctite® products, including:
- Adhesives and threadlockers
- Sealants and retaining compounds
- Surface treatment solutions
- Composite mold release agents
We support customers with accurate product selection, technical support, and global supply services.
For more information on Loctite® solutions, including Frekote release agents, customers are welcome to contact the Thousands Technology team.uch as Frekote release agents, customers are welcome to contact the Thousands Technology team.
