290 Threadlocker Medium Strength 50ml

Loctite 290 Threadlocker Medium-High Strength Wicking Grade 50ml — Authorized Loctite Distributor, Kenya

Loctite 290 is a wicking-grade medium-to-high strength threadlocker formulated specifically for locking and sealing pre-assembled threaded fasteners — bolts, studs, and fittings that have already been tightened and cannot be disassembled for liquid application. Available now at Startcore Ventures, your authorized Loctite industrial adhesives distributor on Ngara Road, Nairobi — KES 4,500 inclusive of VAT for the 50ml bottle, in stock, with full manufacturer traceability and Kenya-wide delivery. Loctite 290 is the workhorse threadlocker for automotive workshops, plant maintenance, pump and motor rebuilds, and any application where the fastener is already in place and needs to be locked against vibration loosening without disassembly.

Loctite 290 Price in Kenya and Pack Sizes

Loctite 290 price in Kenya: KES 4,500 inclusive of VAT for the 50ml bottle. Firm quote, no hidden costs, no "call for price" games.

Pack configuration:

• 50ml HDPE bottle with twist-applicator cap
• 12 bottles per outer carton
• 250ml size available on special order — call for pricing
• Loctite 290 10ml and 1L sizes available on special order

Product identification:

• Manufacturer: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Loctite is a Henkel brand)
• Product line: Loctite Threadlockers
• Grade: 290
• Type: Medium-to-high strength, wicking grade, thixotropic, dimethacrylate ester
• Color: Green
• Cure system: Anaerobic (cures in the absence of air, between metal surfaces)

Loctite 290 Kenya pricing at Startcore is competitive against parallel imports, and every bottle is sourced direct from Henkel's authorized Loctite distribution channel. If a quote comes in far below ours, the product is almost certainly expired stock being resold as fresh, parallel-imported grey-market product without traceability, or counterfeit refilled bottles. Loctite 290 has a defined shelf life and a batch-traceable certificate — we provide both on request.

Loctite 290 Specifications

Loctite 290 technical data — typical values, manufacturer-rated, from the Loctite 290 Technical Data Sheet (TDS):

• Chemistry: Dimethacrylate ester (anaerobic, thixotropic, wicking)
• Color: Green
• Viscosity: 10 – 30 mPa·s at 25°C (Brookfield RVT, spindle 1/50 rpm) — low viscosity for capillary action
• Specific gravity: 1.07 at 25°C
• Capillary action: Wicks into pre-assembled threaded joints by capillary action
• Fixture time (steel, mild): 10 – 20 minutes
• Fixture time (brass): 5 – 10 minutes
• Fixture time (stainless steel): 20 – 30 minutes
• Full cure time: 24 hours
• Breakaway torque (M10 steel bolts, ISO 10964): 29 Nm
• Prevail torque (M10 steel bolts, ISO 10964): 33 Nm
• Max thread size: M50 (suitable for large pre-assembled fasteners)
• Working temperature range: -55°C to +150°C
• Fluorescent: Yes — fluoresces green under UV light for inspection
• Approvals: NSF/ANSI 61 (potable water), DVGW (gas)
• Shelf life: 24 months from date of manufacture in unopened original container
• Storage: Store at 8 – 28°C in original container, away from direct sunlight and ignition sources

Loctite 290 specifications make it the right threadlocker for pre-assembled fasteners — bolts and studs that are already in place and cannot be removed for application. For general post-assembly serviceable locking where the fastener is disassembled before application, use Loctite 243. For high-strength permanent locking, use Loctite 270. For low-strength removable locking on small fasteners, use Loctite 222.

What the Loctite 290 Is Built For

The Loctite 290 is a wicking-grade threadlocker designed for one specific purpose: locking and sealing pre-assembled threaded fasteners without disassembly. The low viscosity allows it to penetrate the thread gaps by capillary action and cure in place. Use it for:

Automotive and transport:

• Locking pre-assembled engine studs, head bolts, and manifold studs that have loosened or never been locked.
• Locking pre-assembled gearbox and differential housing bolts.
• Locking pre-assembled wheel bearing retainer nuts (where the OEM specifies a wicking-grade threadlocker).
• Locking pre-assembled suspension and chassis bolts.
• Locking threaded adjusters and preload nuts on valve trains.

Plant maintenance and industrial:

• Locking pre-assembled pump and motor mounting bolts that have loosened in service.
• Locking pre-assembled gearbox and reducer housing bolts.
• Locking pre-assembled conveyor and drive system fasteners.
• Locking pre-assembled hydraulic cylinder tie-rod nuts.
• Sealing micro-porosity and small casting leaks in threaded pipe joints and fittings (wicking action penetrates into fine porosity).

M&E, HVAC, and building services:

• Locking pre-assembled electrical panel and enclosure mounting bolts.
• Locking pre-assembled HVAC unit mounting bolts and fan motor bolts.
• Sealing small leaks in threaded pipe joints and fittings where disassembly is not practical.

General engineering and fabrication:

• Locking pre-assembled fasteners on agricultural machinery, generators, compressors, and pumps.
• Sealing porosity in cast iron and aluminium housings (wicking action penetrates into the porosity and seals under pressure).
• Workshop repairs and field service where disassembly is impractical or uneconomical.

NOT recommended for:

• Fasteners above M50 (use a heavier viscosity grade for larger threads).
• Plastic fasteners or pure plastic-to-metal joints (use Loctite 425 or 454 instead).
• Oxygen systems or strong oxidizer service (use specific oxygen-rated grades).
• High-temperature continuous service above 150°C (use Loctite 620 or 641 retainer instead).
• Pure thread sealing on pressurised pipe systems (use Loctite 577 or 55 — these have pressure rating and gap-filling for pipe threads).

Genuine Loctite 290 vs Counterfeit: What to Check

Counterfeit and expired Loctite threadlockers are a real problem in the Kenyan industrial supply market. A bottle of fake or expired Loctite 290 will not cure, will not wick into the joint, and will fail under vibration. Before you buy Loctite 290 in Kenya, verify the following:

1. Henkel/Loctite batch number and expiry date printed on every bottle. The format is a multi-character code followed by a date (DD.MM.YYYY) or a year-month code. No batch code or no expiry = reject the bottle.
2. Certificate of Analysis (CoA) available on request for the specific batch — confirms viscosity, specific gravity, and breakaway torque.
3. Bottle and label quality — genuine Loctite bottles are HDPE with a clean, crisp Loctite label including the Henkel branding, hazard pictograms, and product code. Counterfeits have fuzzy, off-colour, or mis-spelled labels.
4. Cap and applicator — the genuine Loctite 290 50ml bottle has a precision twist-applicator cap that dispenses a controlled drop. Counterfeit bottles have loose caps, no applicator, or refilled bottles with a generic cap.
5. Colour and consistency — genuine Loctite 290 is green, low-viscosity (water-thin, designed to wick), and has a characteristic methacrylate smell. Expired product is darker, thicker, or has separated. Counterfeits may be the wrong colour, the wrong viscosity, or completely different chemistry.
6. Wicking test — apply a drop to the thread of an assembled steel bolt. Genuine Loctite 290 will wick into the thread gap by capillary action within 30–60 seconds. Counterfeit or expired product will sit on the surface, will not penetrate, and will not cure.
7. Distributor supply — only an authorized Henkel/Loctite distributor like Startcore can issue a tax invoice tied to the manufacturer batch records. If your seller cannot produce a CoA or trace the batch, walk away.

Startcore supplies every bottle of original Loctite 290 Nairobi with a tax invoice, the manufacturer's batch code, and a CoA on request. We rotate stock by FIFO (first in, first out) to ensure the longest remaining shelf life ships first.

Why Buy Loctite 290 from Startcore Nairobi

Startcore Ventures supplies Loctite and Henkel industrial adhesives, sealants, and coatings to automotive workshops, manufacturing plants, M&E contractors, and engineering workshops across Kenya from our Ngara Road, Nairobi store. We are an authorized Henkel distribution partner, with direct access to Henkel technical support, full product traceability, and a wide Loctite range in stock.

What you get when you buy Loctite 290 from us:

• Genuine, distributor-sourced stock — every bottle traceable to a Henkel batch code.
• Certificate of Analysis on request for the specific batch you're buying.
• Tax invoice for business accounts and tender submissions.
• Trade pricing for high-volume users — call us to set up an account and discuss monthly contracts.
• Full Loctite range in stock — 221, 222, 243, 270, 277, 290, 542, 55, 577, 620, 638, 641, 648, and 660 threadlockers, retainers, and sealants.
• Loctite activators and primers in stock — Loctite 7471 and 7649 for passive metals and slow-cure surfaces.
• Loctite cleaners and degreasers in stock — Loctite 7063 for pre-application surface preparation.
• Kenya-wide delivery from our Ngara Road store — same-day in Nairobi, next-day to Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Thika, and all major towns. Cash on delivery available for verified trade accounts.
• Loctite technical support — call us with your substrate, fastener size, application temperature, and service requirement, and we'll specify the correct Loctite grade.

We also stock the related Henkel and Loctite range — Loctite anaerobic threadlockers, retaining compounds, gasketing products, and instant-bond cyanoacrylates; Henkel Aquence packaging adhesives; Henkel Purbond reactive hot-melts; and Henkel surface treatment products — so you can source your full adhesive and bonding requirement from one supplier.

Loctite 290 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Loctite 290 price in Kenya? KES 4,500 inclusive of VAT for the 50ml bottle at Startcore Ventures, Nairobi. Trade pricing available for high-volume users and monthly contracts. Carton (12-bottle) pricing on application. Call 0705544817 for a quote.

Is the Loctite 290 available in Nairobi right now? Yes. The 50ml bottle is in stock at our Ngara Road store. You can collect same-day, or we can arrange Kenya-wide delivery. For bulk orders (carton quantities), call ahead on 0705544817 so we can confirm quantity and reserve stock.

What is the difference between Loctite 290 and Loctite 243? Loctite 243 is a medium-strength, medium-viscosity threadlocker designed for fasteners that can be disassembled before application — you apply the product to the bolt threads, then assemble the joint. Loctite 290 is a medium-to-high strength, low-viscosity wicking-grade threadlocker designed for pre-assembled fasteners — you apply the product to the joint after assembly, and it wicks into the thread gap by capillary action and cures in place. For serviceable bolts that you can disassemble, use 243. For locked-in-place fasteners where disassembly is impractical, use 290.

What is the difference between Loctite 290 and Loctite 270? Loctite 290 is a wicking-grade medium-to-high strength threadlocker for pre-assembled fasteners — breakaway torque ~29 Nm, suitable for service and field repairs. Loctite 270 is a high-strength threadlocker for permanent locking on disassembled fasteners — breakaway torque ~38 Nm, requires heating to 300°C for removal. For pre-assembled fasteners that need locking, use 290. For new assembly work where the fastener is being applied with the threadlocker, use 270.

How does Loctite 290 penetrate into the joint? By capillary action. The low viscosity (10–30 mPa·s, similar to thin machine oil) allows the product to flow into the small gap between the male and female threads of an assembled joint without disassembly. Apply a few drops at the bolt-nut interface or at the thread entry point, and the product wicks inward and cures in the absence of air.

How long does Loctite 290 take to cure? Fixture time is 10–20 minutes on mild steel, 5–10 minutes on brass, and 20–30 minutes on stainless steel. Full cure is 24 hours. The bolt should not be put under full load until full cure is reached. Loctite activators (7471 or 7649) can be used to speed up cure on passive metals and cold conditions.

What temperature can Loctite 290 handle? Loctite 290 has a working temperature range of -55°C to +150°C. For continuous service above 150°C, use a high-temperature grade such as Loctite 620 or 641 retainer. Call 0705544817 to discuss high-temperature applications.

Can Loctite 290 seal small casting leaks? Yes — this is one of the classic Loctite 290 applications. The wicking action penetrates into micro-porosity in cast iron and aluminium housings and seals small leaks under pressure. For larger leaks or pressurised pipe systems, use Loctite 577 or 55 pipe-thread sealant instead.

What is the shelf life of Loctite 290? 24 months from the date of manufacture in unopened original container, stored at 8 – 28°C. The batch code and expiry date are printed on every bottle. We rotate stock by FIFO and ship the longest remaining shelf life first.

Do you deliver Loctite 290 outside Nairobi? Yes. We deliver Kenya-wide. Same-day in Nairobi, next-day to Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, and all major towns. Delivery cost depends on location and order size. Cash on delivery available for verified trade accounts. Call 0705544817 for a delivery quote.

Order Loctite 290 from Startcore Today

Loctite 290 50ml bottles are in stock at our Ngara Road, Nairobi store at KES 4,500 inclusive of VAT per bottle. Visit us in person, call 0705544817, or send a WhatsApp to 0705544817 for bulk pricing. We deliver countrywide.

Startcore Ventures Limited Authorized Henkel / Loctite Distributor — Industrial Adhesives Bhavesh Centre, Ngara Road, Nairobi 0705544817 [email protected] www.startcore.co.ke