Permatex 262 Permanent Strength Threadlocker (Red)

Permanent-strength anaerobic threadlocker for critical fasteners exposed to vibration, shock, chemicals, and temperature extremes. The global standard from Permatex - America's iconic chemical brand since 1909.

Permatex 262 Permanent Strength Threadlocker PTX-26250

PERMATEX 262 / PTX-26250

Permanent Strength 3/8 in. to 1 in. 50 mL Bottle

Permatex 262 (PTX-26250) is a permanent-strength threadlocker designed for fasteners where future disassembly is improbable - heavy vibration, shock, chemical exposure, or temperature extremes. As an anaerobic adhesive, it cures when confined between metal surfaces with air excluded, filling the entire thread engagement uniformly. Suitable for heavy equipment bolts, suspension bolts, gear bolts, railroad assemblies, construction equipment, and transmission shaft bolts (per Permatex TDS).

Permanent-strength grade resists vibration, shock & chemicals
Fits fasteners 3/8 in. to 1 in. (10-25 mm)
Operating range: -54°C to 149°C (-65°F to 300°F)
Anaerobic adhesive: cures with metal contact + air exclusion
Mil-S-46163A Type II Grade O / NSF White Book registered
Removable with localized heating (~232°C / 450°F) plus hand tools

Five Key Strengths of 262

Permanent

Holds under heavy vibration

Locks critical fasteners against severe vibration, shock, and chemical exposure. Outperforms spring washers and mechanical locks.

Heat Resistant

−54°C to 149°C range

Stable performance from cold-weather conditions to high-heat engine and transmission environments.

Chemical Resistant

Stands up to oils and fuels

Resists engine oil, gasoline, diesel, and other automotive fluids - the right grade for hard-working maintenance environments.

Versatile

3/8 in. to 1 in. coverage

Spans medium-to-large fastener sizes (10-25 mm), covering most permanent-locking needs on critical components.

Standardized

Mil-Spec & NSF Registered

Meets Mil-S-46163A Type II Grade O specification and is NSF White Book registered - delivering predictable, traceable performance worldwide.

HOW TO USE

How to Use

1

Clean the threads

Make sure the bolt and nut threads are free of oil and contamination. Degrease with cleaner if needed.

2

Apply to threads

Shake the bottle and apply several drops to the bolt threads. For through-holes, apply to the female threads as well.

3

Tighten to spec torque

Assemble normally and torque to specification. Curing begins immediately as air is excluded.

4

Allow cure time

Full strength is reached at room temperature in approximately 24 hours. Avoid heavy loading until cured.

Recommended Applications

Source: Permatex official Technical Data Sheet (262 Permanent Strength Threadlocker RED, INDUSTRIAL)

Heavy equipment bolts Suspension bolts Gear bolts Railroad assemblies Construction equipment Transmission shaft bolts

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