Penetrating Oil Releases Rusted Bolts - Loctite® Freeze & Release

Loctite® Freeze & Release Penetrating Oil wins the Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice Award 2008. This innovative product has also been honored with the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) Gold Award 2007.

Popular Mechanic's 2008 Editor's Choice Award

Loctite® Freeze & Release penetrating oil instantly freezes seized and rusted bolts, nuts and studs down to -45°F (-43°C). The exceptional shock-freeze effect of this penetrating oil causes microscopic cracks in the layer of rust, allowing the lubricating ingredient to wick directly into the rust by capillary action. The rusted bolt assembly can be easily dismantled after allowing only 1-2 minutes penetration time.

Product Features & Benefits

  • Shock freezing, -45°F (-43°C) is a quick and convenient method for releasing seized and rusted bolts, nuts and screws. The penetrating oil provokes differential thermal contraction of the parts due to the abrupt, nearly instantaneous freezing. Cracks opened in the layer of rust allow penetration of the lubricating ingredient.
  • Capillary effect achieves fast and efficient wicking of the penetrating oil into the layer of rust (capillary effect is the ability of liquids to wet freely the surface of objects and wick very quickly into hairline cracks, even up a height against the force of gravity).
  • Released parts remain lubricated and protected from corrosion.

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To free seized or corroded assemblies, Henkel Corporation has introduced Loctite® Freeze & Release, a low viscosity, spray-on lubricant designed to shock-freeze metal parts, allowing lubricating oils to penetrate into rust layers.


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