What happens to Loctite products at cryogenic temperatures?
Exposure to cryogenic temperatures will cause most materials, including Loctite products to become very brittle. Therefore, we can expect assemblies to be less shock resistant at lower temperatures. In the case of threadlocking, the assembly will still be more shock resistant than an assembly without a Loctite product. In other applications, the products can be made to perform at cryogenic temperatures, but designs must be such that exposure to the low temperature does not cause parts to shift and destroy the bond. Technical Service personnel should be consulted for guidance in these matters.
