LOCTITE 222 is a low-strength, purple anaerobic threadlocker for small fasteners M2–M36 that need occasional disassembly — Multi Trade Combines stocks genuine Loctite in Guwahati, price on request.
LOCTITE 222 is Henkel's low-strength anaerobic threadlocker, identified by its distinctive purple colour. It cures in the absence of air once confined between metal fasteners, filling microscopic gaps in the thread form and preventing self-loosening caused by vibration, shock, and thermal cycling.
The defining advantage of the 222 grade is removability: unlike medium-strength blue (243) or high-strength red (263) grades, parts locked with LOCTITE 222 can be dismantled using standard hand tools — no heat required. This makes it the first choice for precision-instrument builders, calibration technicians, control-panel assemblers, and anyone who regularly services small-diameter fasteners from M2 to M36.
In Northeast India, the product finds steady demand among scientific-instrument dealers in Guwahati, electrical-panel fabricators in Dibrugarh, and tea-estate engineering departments across Assam and Nagaland who need consistent torque retention on motor terminal covers, control-cabinet screws, and gauge fittings without the risk of galling threads on strip-down.
Fabrication workshops use LOCTITE 222 on jig and fixture set-screws that must be repositioned during a job. Auto-electrical garages in Guwahati apply it to sensor-mount bolts and ECU bracket screws. PWD inspection departments rely on it to secure meter and gauge housings that are removed quarterly for calibration. Civil labs lock cube-mould hinge screws so the mould stays square between pours yet opens easily for specimen removal. Surveyors apply it to tripod clamp screws where vibration from field vehicles would otherwise cause drift.
It pairs naturally with other Loctite products stocked at Multi Trade Combines: LOCTITE 243 for medium-duty bolting and LOCTITE 263 where permanent locking is required. For surface preparation on contaminated or oily threads, Loctite primer accelerators are available on request.
| Brand | Loctite |
|---|---|
| Category | Adhesives & Sealants |
| Key specs | Low-strength · purple · M2–M36 |
| Application | Small fasteners M2–M36, instruments, gauges, control panels |
| Strength grade | Low — removable with hand tools, no heat needed |
| Availability | In stock — price on request |
LOCTITE 222 secures small screws, set-screws, and precision-instrument fasteners where you need locking without permanent adhesion. Its low strength means you can remove bolts with ordinary hand tools, making it ideal for calibration instruments, gauges, and electronic enclosures.
Yes. Multi Trade Combines at AT Road, Guwahati stocks genuine Loctite adhesives and sealants. Call or WhatsApp for current availability and price.