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Small green Loctite 609 retaining compound bottle 10 ml

Loctite

Loctite 135511 Retaining Compound 609 10 ml Green

SKU CH-3Z43-B1C2Z

Green retaining compound for close-fitting steel parts, cures in one day with 2,290 psi shear strength

  • Size10ml
  • Color familyGreen
  • Product typeThreadlockers and Retaining Compounds
  • Product colorGreen
  • Secures close-fitting steel parts with 2 290 psi shear strength
  • Withstands temperatures from -65 °F to 300 °F
  • Fills gaps up to .006 in for reliable retention
  • Reaches working strength in 10 minutes, full cure in 1 day
  • Methacrylate ester base cleans up with solvent and wire brush

Retaining Compound 609 10 ml for Steel Parts

Loctite 135511 Retaining Compound 609 is a green methacrylate ester adhesive designed for bonding close-fitting cylindrical steel components. The 10 ml bottle suits maintenance tasks on cycles and similar machinery where a high-strength, permanent bond is required. It fills gaps up to 0.006 in and reaches full cure in one day.

Shear Strength 2 290 psi

The compound delivers a shear strength of 2 290 psi, providing reliable holding power for press-fit assemblies such as bearings and bushings. It operates continuously from -65 °F to 300 °F, maintaining performance across a wide thermal envelope. Working time is 10 minutes, allowing precise alignment before the adhesive sets.

Requires Primer and Solvent Clean-Up

A primer is required on both surfaces to achieve full cure speed and maximum strength, so factor this into the preparation workflow. After assembly, any excess adhesive must be removed with solvent and a wire brush before it hardens. The product conforms to 29 CFR 1910.1200 for hazard communication.

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Price $13.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLOCTITE
Product typeThreadlockers and Retaining Compounds
Product colorGreen
Color familyGreen
Size & build
Size10ml

Questions about this item

Will the 609 green retaining compound bond properly to the steel bottom-bracket cups I already have on the frame?

The compound is formulated for steel parts with a maximum gap fill of .006 in and develops 290 psi shear strength after full cure, so it will secure those cups if the fit is within that tolerance.

How can I confirm the 609 compound has cured correctly once I have applied it to the bearing seat?

Full cure requires one day at room temperature; after that period the joint should resist the rated 290 psi shear load and remain stable across the -65 °F to 300 °F operating range.

Does the 10 ml bottle include the primer that the specifications say is required, or do I need to buy it separately?

The bottle contains only the green methacrylate-ester retaining compound; a compatible Loctite primer must be purchased separately because the data sheet lists primer as required.

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