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Henkel Adhesive Technologies

Instant component bonding solutions

LOCTITE® instant component bonding solutions can help you increase productivity, improve reliability, and simplify design over using traditional methods—all in an instant.
Small and large bottles of LOCTITE<sup>®</sup> 402 in a manufacturing facility next to 3D-printed parts.
Small and large bottles of LOCTITE<sup>®</sup> 402 in a manufacturing facility next to 3D-printed parts.

Find LOCTITE® instant adhesives

Our products are available in a range of formulations for applications from general purpose repairs to specialty high-performance adhesive needs. Visit our e-catalog to explore the full line of LOCTITE instant adhesives.

100%

Reduction in product rework

Experienced by one manufacturer after implementing LOCTITE instant adhesives.

25%

Higher maintained strength of LOCTITE® 402

After 1,000 hours of exposure to 100°C compared to traditional adhesives.

2X

Faster handling strength

For certain products on most substrates and those that automate easily.
Helping you increase productivity, improve reliability & simplify design - All in an instant

We know every second matters.
The world moves quickly, and manufacturing moves even faster.
See how LOCTITE helps improve speed, boosts reliability, and removes complicated steps. In an instant.

A manufactured component is hand-assembled on a production line.

Today's assembly challenges slow you down

Slowdowns in production. Bonds that don't hold over the long term. Extra steps and materials in the assembly process from complicated mechanical fasteners. No thank you. LOCTITE has targeted your manufacturing challenges for decades, and we have worked continually to provide better—and faster—solutions.

LOCTITE® instant component bonding solutions are the answer

Our portfolio of trusted instant component bonding solutions is led by our newest and best yet: LOCTITE 402, an ultra-performance instant adhesive that has been tested against competitive adhesives for demonstrated improvement in speed, heat resistance, and bonding versatility. LOCTITE 402 joins our lineup of proven instant bonding solutions, cleaners, and automation equipment, all designed to optimize results for your operation.

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Adhesives vs.

traditional methods

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Adhesives vs. mechanical fasteners
Mechanical fasteners concentrate stress, loosen over time, and require keeping a large parts inventory.

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Adhesives vs. ultrasonic welding
Ultrasonic welding requires a high capital investment and a lot of system maintenance, and can still result in poor gap fill and less-than-ideal aesthetics.

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Adhesives vs. solvent welding
Solvent welding has health and safety concerns, and can result in poor gap fill and less-than-deal-aesthetics.

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Adhesives vs. tapes
Tapes are challenging to automate, require precision application, and have poor adhesion to hard-to-bond materials.

Why choose LOCTITE® instant component bonding solutions?

Fast fixture time

Fix components in just 5 seconds to save time in production.

Room-temperature cure

Cure at room temperature. No secondary curing method required.

Single component

No mixing required.

Ideal for multi-material bonding

Delivers high bond strength to a variety of materials including rubber, plastic, and metal.

Bonds hard-to-bond materials

Delivers high bond strength with hard-to-bond materials such as polyolefins (with primer).

Automation capability

Semi and fully automated processes.

Choosing a LOCTITE® instant adhesive solution

Instant adhesives are ideal for bonding small- to medium-sized parts with close-fitting, smooth surfaces. They provide fast cure speeds and excellent bond strengths to a wide variety of substrates, including hard-to-bond materials. LOCTITE instant adhesives are available in a range of formulations for applications from general purpose repairs to specialty high-performance assemblies.

A group of LOCTITE instant component bonding products in a lab next to an automated robot.
A bottle of LOCTITE<sup>®</sup> 402 next to bonded parts.

High temperature

High-temperature applications require a product that can function under extreme operating temperatures. LOCTITE 402 is an ultra-performing, fast-setting instant adhesive that provides reliable performance under temperatures up to 135° C.

  • Ideal for quick repairs as well as high speed production applications
  • Unique, patented HQ free formula
  • Assembles with difficult-to-bond materials using primer LOCTITE SF 770

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