Loctite® 2046™ Threadlocker is a room temperature-curing anaerobic adhesive designed to lock and seal threaded fasteners on food and beverage processing equipment, ensuring properly secured hardware and improved equipment reliability.

This medium strength, two-part anaerobic threadlocker fully complies with all applicable Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDA) food additive regulations including 21 C.F.R. § 175.300.

Features and Benefits

• Suitable for use on food and beverage processing equipment
• Prevents the growth of bacteria between fastener threads
• Prevents adhesive migration and contamination by curing at the fillet
• Removable strength for easy service
• Prevents galling and seizing
• Primerless for stainless steel applications
• Withstands temperatures up to 450°F

"Henkel's Loctite brand has a fine reputation of helping bottling and distribution operations like ours achieve many process improvements by addressing a multitude of maintenance issues.  Through training, on-site consultations and innovative solutions, the Loctite brand continues to be an important partner for our organization."  -  Manager of Operational Excellence, major bottling corporation

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Food and Beverage Industry Applications

Loctite 2046 Threadlocker may be used as a strengthening or coupling agent for joints on food processing equipment that may contact all types of food. In today’s high speed fluid-filling lines, loose fluid-filler valve head cover bolts can cause product damage, unscheduled line shutdowns, and even product contamination. Prevent these costly events and ensure your food product’s quality with Loctite 2046 Threadlocker.

Other applications:

• Mixers and Blenders
• Deep Fryers
• Conveyor Systems