Technical Data Sheet

LOCTITE

638
May-2004

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
LOCTTE

638 provides the following product characteristics:

TechnoIogy Acrylic
Chemical Type Urethane methacrylate
Appearance (uncured) Green liquid
LMS
Fluorescence Positive under UV light
LMS
Components One component - requires no mixing
Viscosity High
Cure Anaerobic
Secondary Cure Activator
AppIication Retaining
Strength High
LOCTTE

638 is designed for the bonding of cylindrical fitting

parts, particularly where bond gaps can approach 0.25 mm
(0.01 in.) and where maximum strength at room temperature is
required. The product cures when confined in the absence of
air between close fitting metal surfaces and prevents loosening
and leakage from shock and vibration. Typical applications
include locking bushings and sleeves into housings and on
shafts.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF UNCURED MATERIAL
Specific Gravity @ 25 C 1.09
Flash Point - See MSDS
Viscosity, Brookfield - RVT, 25 C, mPas (cP):
Spindle 3, speed 20 rpm 2,000 to 3,000
LMS
Viscosity, EN 12092 - MV, 25 C, after 180 s, mPas (cP):
Shear rate 129 s
-1
1,500 to 3,000
TYPICAL CURING PERFORMANCE
Cure Speed vs. Substrate
The rate of cure will depend on the substrate used. The graph
below shows the shear strength developed with time on steel
pins and collars compared to different materials and tested
according to SO 10123.
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Zinc Dichromate
Cure Speed vs. Bond Gap
The rate of cure will depend on the bondline gap. The following
graph shows shear strength developed with time on steel pins
and collars at different controlled gaps and tested according to
SO 10123.
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Cure Speed vs. Temperature
The rate of cure will depend on the temperature. The graph
below shows the shear strength developed with time at
different temperatures on steel pins and collars and tested
according to SO 10123.
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Cure Speed vs. Activator
Where cure speed is unacceptably long, or large gaps are
present, applying activator to the surface will improve cure
speed. The graph below shows shear strength developed with
time using Activator 7471 and 7649 on Zinc Dichromate steel
pins and collars and tested according to SO 10123.
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No Activator
Activator 7471
Activator 7649
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF CURED MATERIAL
PhysicaI Properties:
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, ASTM D 696, K
-1
8010
-6
Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity, , W/(mK) 0.10
Specific Heat, kJ/(kgK) 0.30
TDS LOCTTE

638, May-2004
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE OF CURED MATERIAL
Adhesive Properties
After 24 hours @ 22 C
Compressive Shear Strength, SO 10123:
Steel pins and collars N/mm <25
LMS
(psi) (3,625)
After 15 minutes @ 22 C
Compressive Shear Strength, SO 10123:
Steel pins and collars N/mm <13.50
LMS
(psi) (1,960)
TYPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
Cured for 1 week @ 22 C
Compressive Shear Strength, SO 10123:
Steel pins and collars
Hot Strength
Tested at temperature
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Temperature, C
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Heat Aging
Aged at temperature indicated and tested @ 22 C
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0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
120C
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ChemicaI/SoIvent Resistance
Aged under conditions indicated and tested @ 22 C.
% of initiaI strength
Environment C 100 hr 500 hr 1000 hr
Motor Oil 125 100 100 100
Unleaded Petrol 22 100 90 85
Brake fluid 22 100 90 80
Water Glycol 50/50 87 95 80 80
Ethanol 22 100 100 75
Acetone 22 90 90 90
GENERAL INFORMATION
This product is not recommended for use in pure oxygen
and/or oxygen rich systems and shouId not be seIected as
a seaIant for chIorine or other strong oxidizing materiaIs.
For safe handIing information on this product, consuIt the
MateriaI Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Where aqueous washing systems are used to clean the
surfaces before bonding, it is important to check for
compatibility of the washing solution with the adhesive. n
some cases these aqueous washes can affect the cure and
performance of the adhesive.
This product is not normally recommended for use on plastics
(particularly thermoplastic materials where stress cracking of
the plastic could result). Users are recommended to confirm
compatibility of the product with such substrates.
Directions for use
For AssembIy
1. For best results, clean all surfaces (external and internal)
with a Loctite cleaning solvent and allow to dry.
2. f the material is an inactive metal or the cure speed is to
slow, spray with Activator 7471 or 7649 and allow to dry.
3. For SIip Fitted AssembIies, apply adhesive around the
leading edge of the pin and the inside of the collar and
use a rotating motion during assembly to ensure good
coverage.
4. For Press Fitted AssembIies, apply adhesive thoroughly
to both bond surfaces and assemble at high press on
rates.
5. For Shrink Fitted AssembIies the adhesive should be
coated onto the pin, the collar should then be heated to
create sufficient clearance for free assembly.
6. Parts should not be disturbed until sufficient handling
strength is achieved.
For DisassembIy
1. Apply localized heat to the assembly to approximately 250
C. Disassemble while hot.
For CIeanup
1. Cured product can be removed with a combination of
soaking in a Loctite solvent and mechanical abrasion
such as a wire brush.
Loctite MateriaI Specification
LMS
LMS dated September-01, 1995. Test reports for each batch
are available for the indicated properties. LMS test reports
include selected QC test parameters considered appropriate to
specifications for customer use. Additionally, comprehensive
controls are in place to assure product quality and
consistency. Special customer specification requirements may
be coordinated through Henkel Loctite Quality.
Henkel Loctite Americas
+860.571.5100
Henkel Loctite Europe
+49.89.9268.0
Henkel Loctite Asia Pacific
+81.45.758.1810
For the most direct access to IocaI saIes and technicaI support visit: www.Ioctite.com
TDS LOCTTE

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Storage
Store product in the unopened container in a dry location.
Storage information may be indicated on the product container
labeling.
OptimaI Storage: 8 C to 21 C. Storage beIow 8 C or
greater than 28 C can adverseIy affect product properties.
Material removed from containers may be contaminated during
use. Do not return product to the original container. Henkel
Corporation cannot assume responsibility for product which
has been contaminated or stored under conditions other than
those previously indicated. f additional information is required,
please contact your local Technical Service Center or
Customer Service Representative.
Conversions
(C x 1.8) + 32 = F
kV/mm x 25.4 = V/mil
mm / 25.4 = inches
N x 0.225 = lb
N/mm x 5.71 = lb/in
N/mm x 145 = psi
MPa x 145 = psi
Nm x 8.851 = lb.in
Nmm x 0.142 = oz.in
mPas = cP
Note
The data contained herein are furnished for information only
and are believed to be reliable. We cannot assume
responsibility for the results obtained by others over whose
methods we have no control. t is the user's responsibility to
determine suitability for the user's purpose of any production
methods mentioned herein and to adopt such precautions as
may be advisable for the protection of property and of persons
against any hazards that may be involved in the handling and
use thereof. n light of the foregoing, HenkeI Corporation
specificaIIy discIaims aII warranties expressed or impIied,
incIuding warranties of merchantabiIity or fitness for a
particuIar purpose, arising from saIe or use of HenkeI
Corporation's products. HenkeI Corporation specificaIIy
discIaims any IiabiIity for consequentiaI or incidentaI
damages of any kind, incIuding Iost profits. The discussion
herein of various processes or compositions is not to be
interpreted as representation that they are free from
domination of patents owned by others or as a license under
any Henkel Corporation patents that may cover such
processes or compositions. We recommend that each
prospective user test his proposed application before repetitive
use, using this data as a guide. This product may be covered
by one or more United States or foreign patents or patent
applications.
Trademark usage
LOCTTE is a trademark of Henkel Corporation
Reference 0.2
Henkel Loctite Americas
+860.571.5100
Henkel Loctite Europe
+49.89.9268.0
Henkel Loctite Asia Pacific
+81.45.758.1810
For the most direct access to IocaI saIes and technicaI support visit: www.Ioctite.com