Originally Posted by
WS6
Loctite 242 is not acceptable for this purpose. Loctite 242 requires active surfaces. The often plated, and definitely passivated stainless screw plus anodized threads are decidedly non-reactive and will lead to a very weak "bond" with 242, likely, the only resistance it would provide is either far below the rated spec for that thread-locker, or it would only provide an interference fit for the threads by "filling the space" which makes up most of a screw/hole interface. Loctite 243 is what one would use if they wanted any reasonable bonding between the materials discussed.