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      How to choose the right retaining compound?

      LOCTITE retaining compounds secure components. For strong reliable assemblies. Learn more about our LOCTITE® retaining compounds in our product guide.

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      High loads. High strength products.

      Retaining compounds secure bearings, keyways and cylindrical parts into housings or onto shafts, forming strong assemblies. LOCTITE® retaining compounds offer an effective and economical method to eliminate challenges like loosening, corrosion, backlash and wearing by unitizing the assembly and providing uniform stress distribution. Learn more in our product guide.

      Key insights
      • Gap size considerations
      • Temperature considerations
      • Strength considerations

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