Loctite LOCTITE-407 (50-ml-Btl)

Additional Product Information

Overview

LOCTITE 407 is a low-viscosity, fast-curing cyanoacrylate adhesive designed for rapid bonding of rubber, plastics, and metals. Widely used in aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) environments, it enables quick turnaround repairs and assembly tasks where heat resistance, chemical resistance, and dependable strength are critical for returning aircraft to service quickly.

Key Technical Specs for LOCTITE 407

• Type: One-part ethyl cyanoacrylate instant adhesive
• Size/Volume: Available in multiple industrial pack sizes
• Color: Transparent, colorless to straw
• Viscosity/Consistency: Low viscosity 20 50 mPa s (cP) at 25 C (77 F)
• Cure/Working Time: Fixture time 3 30 seconds depending on substrate; full cure 24 hours
• Tensile Strength: Up to 25 N/mm (?3,625 psi) on steel
• Peel Strength: ?0.5 N/mm (?2.8 lb/in)
• Service Temperature: Heat resistant; softening point 165 C (329 F); maintains strength after exposure up to 120 C (248 F)
• Typical Uses: Bonding plastics, elastomers, and metals in thin bond gaps (~0.05 mm)
• Shelf Life: Refer to manufacturer labeling; refrigerated storage 2 8 C (36 46 F) recommended

Approvals & Specifications

• Manufactured under Henkel quality and batch testing controls
• Designed for industrial and aerospace maintenance applications
• Complies with standard industrial adhesive performance testing (ISO/IEC methods)

Typical Aircraft MRO / AOG Applications

• Bonding interior plastic trims and panels
• Rubber seal and gasket repairs
• Quick bonding of wire insulation and electrical components
• Emergency repair of plastic housings and clips
• Metal-to-plastic or rubber-to-metal bonding during AOG situations

Compatibility & Safety Notes

• Bonds rubbers, ABS, PVC, polycarbonate, phenolic, aluminum, steel, and zinc dichromate
• Not recommended for pure oxygen systems or strong oxidizers
• Use PPE including gloves and eye protection during application
• Best performance achieved on clean, grease-free surfaces
• Excess adhesive removable with nitromethane or acetone

Packaging & Procurement

• Supplied in convenient industrial packaging for maintenance teams
• One-component formula requires no mixing
• Easy dispensing for precise application in tight spaces
• Store refrigerated at 2 8 C (36 46 F) for optimal performance

Why LOCTITE 407 is Chosen for AOG / MRO

• Rapid fixture times reduce aircraft downtime
• High strength across multiple substrates
• Excellent resistance to fuels, oils, and solvents
• Low-viscosity formula ideal for precision bonding
• Reliable performance in demanding environments

Practical Suggestions for Your Team (AOG Mindset)

• Stock small and medium pack sizes for quick-response repairs
• Store in controlled refrigeration to extend shelf life
• Train technicians on thin bond-line application for best results
• Use activators when larger bond gaps require faster cure

Manufacture / Aviation Spec Codes

• Manufacturer: Henkel
• Product ID: LOCTITE 407
• Technology: Ethyl Cyanoacrylate Adhesive

Alternative Names & Descriptions

• LOCTITE 407 Instant Adhesive
• LOCTITE 407 Cyanoacrylate Glue
• LOCTITE 407 Industrial Super Glue
• Henkel 407 Fast Bond Adhesive
• LOCTITE 407 Low Viscosity CA Adhesive