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The world's leading brand of industrial adhesives, sealants, and surface treatments, owned by Henkel AG (Germany). Founded in 1953 by Dr. Vernon Krieble with the invention of anaerobic adhesive technology (which cures between metal surfaces in the absence of air). Product families: (1) Anaerobic — threadlockers (Loctite 242 blue medium, 262 red high, 222 purple low), thread sealants (Loctite 567, 577), retaining compounds (Loctite 638, 648), and flange sealants (Loctite 518, 574). (2) Cyanoacrylate (instant/super glue) — Loctite 401, 406, 480, 4090. (3) Structural (acrylic, epoxy) — Hysol series, 3450, 9466. (4) Silicone — Loctite SI 5699, 5910, 5920. (5) Surface repair — Loctite Nordbak (wear-resistant coatings, chute linings). (6) Surface preparation — cleaners, primers, activators. Loctite products are specified by OEMs worldwide and are the de facto standard in many maintenance and assembly applications. Available through industrial distributors in virtually every country. In Mexico and LATAM, Loctite products are widely stocked by Grainger, DIMSA, MSC, and industrial hardware distributors. Technical support: Henkel Loctite application engineering and online adhesive selector tools.