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| Just The Facts, Ma’am. You may have noticed interesting facts and references to wonderful case studies throughout this website. If you have a penchant for tidbits like these, then you've come to the right place! It's not that we're compulsive, but rather that Loctite® anaerobic adhesives have solved so many problems and helped so many achieve success, that the facts simply speak volumes (and some of the chapters are represented here). This page celebrates the new spin that Loctite® ingenuity has put into the world these past fifty-plus years. Look through these "factoids" and celebrate with us! |
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Loctite Breaks the Land Speed Record In 1983, Loctite sponsors Richard Noble in the "Thrust 2" as he breaks the World Land Speed Record at 633 MPH. |
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Loctite in Formula One There are over 80 applications of Loctite on the Team McLaren Mercedes Formula One race car! |
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Loctite at the Indy 500 For the past 30 years, The United States Automobile Club (USAC), the sanctioning body of the Indianapolis 500 has specified the use of Loctite products on every car taking part in the Indy 500 race. |
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Loctite anaerobics can be found in the harshest environments; even locked inside a cage with robots pummeling each other into submission!
The teams competing in the widely popular BattleBots series were busy trying to avoid spinning saw blades, hammers and large metal spikes. Given these obstacles, mechanical failure was the last thing these teams wanted to deal with! That's why most teams used Loctite threadlockers and sealants to prevent failures and shutdowns. Loctite even sponsored season one winner, Vlad the Impaler! |
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Did you know...
In the early years of auto racing, the Indy 500 had scheduled race stoppages to sweep up the screws and bolts that were falling out of the cars. Loctite eliminated those issues and enabled the faster cars we see today! |
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Did you know...
Many hobbyists use Loctite threadlockers to keep their equipment from failing? Snowboarders, skiers and hikers all use Loctite on their bindings to prevent them from coming loose and causing injuries. RC enthusiasts use it on model cars, planes and helicopters. Even hardcore paintball fans know that Loctite threadlockers are an essential component of their arsenal! |
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Did you know...
The very first threadlocker application was...a carburetor screw! |
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