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LOCTITE SF 7365 Industrial Cleaner for Surface Degreasing and Adhesive Preparation
LOCTITE SF 7365 Industrial Cleaner for Fast Surface Preparation
LOCTITE SF 7365 Industrial Cleaner is a one-component, very-low-viscosity solvent cleaner developed for preparing surfaces before bonding with LOCTITE adhesives. Its clear, colorless formulation removes grease, oil, dirt, machining residue, and other contamination that can interfere with adhesive wetting and final bond performance. The cleaner evaporates quickly and leaves no residue, making it suitable for production assembly, maintenance workshops, repair operations, and general industrial surface preparation.
The solvent blend is based on isoparaffin, dimethoxymethane, and ethanol and contains no CFCs. With a typical viscosity of approximately 2 mPa·s at 20°C, LOCTITE SF 7365 Industrial Cleaner spreads easily across metal parts and reaches grooves, edges, and complex component geometries. Its fast evaporation can help reduce waiting time between cleaning and adhesive application, supporting efficient workflows without introducing a water-rinsing stage.
Key Benefits of LOCTITE SF 7365 Industrial Cleaner
LOCTITE SF 7365 Industrial Cleaner provides reliable preparation for parts that will be assembled with threadlockers, retaining compounds, instant adhesives, structural adhesives, flange sealants, and other compatible LOCTITE products. Clean surfaces are important because oil, dust, and partially removed contamination can reduce adhesive contact and lead to inconsistent curing or bond strength. Used correctly, the cleaner helps create a uniform starting condition for repeatable manufacturing and maintenance processes.
Henkel lists a typical specific gravity of 0.74 at 25°C and a drying time of no more than 60 seconds at 20°C under the stated test conditions. These properties make the product convenient for manual wiping, spray cleaning, and preparation of machine components. It can also be used during maintenance to degrease parts before inspection, repair, coating, sealing, or reassembly.
Applications for LOCTITE SF 7365 Industrial Cleaner
LOCTITE SF 7365 Industrial Cleaner is suitable for cleaning many metal surfaces, machine parts, tools, fixtures, housings, shafts, gears, bearings, fasteners, and production components. It is especially useful before applying anaerobic adhesives, where surface cleanliness directly affects adhesive contact and curing consistency. The cleaner may also support general workshop degreasing when a fast-drying, residue-free solvent is required.
Compatibility testing is essential before use on plastics, painted surfaces, coatings, labels, or sensitive finishes because the solvent can affect certain materials. Test a small hidden area first and confirm that the substrate does not soften, craze, discolor, swell, or lose its coating. The product should not be selected for pure oxygen, oxygen-rich systems, chlorine service, or contact with other strong oxidizing materials.
How to Apply LOCTITE SF 7365 Industrial Cleaner
To apply LOCTITE SF 7365 Industrial Cleaner, spray the surface directly or wipe it with a clean paper towel saturated with the cleaner. While the surface remains wet, use a clean cloth to remove heavy contamination. Repeat the process when necessary, and spray again when additional runoff is needed to carry away loosened residue.
Allow the cleaner to evaporate completely before applying adhesive so that solvent is not trapped inside the joint. Once dry, apply the selected LOCTITE adhesive promptly and assemble the parts according to its technical instructions. For repeat production, standardize the cleaning method, cloth type, application quantity, evaporation time, and inspection procedure.
Storage and Safety of LOCTITE SF 7365 Industrial Cleaner
LOCTITE SF 7365 Industrial Cleaner is highly flammable and must be handled away from heat, sparks, open flames, and non-flameproof electrical equipment. Use suitable ventilation and personal protective equipment, and follow the latest safety data sheet and local regulations. Store the unopened container in a dry location, ideally between 8°C and 21°C, and keep it away from oxidizing agents and combustible materials.
For manufacturers and maintenance teams seeking fast, residue-free surface preparation, LOCTITE SF 7365 Industrial Cleaner offers low-viscosity application, rapid drying, and effective degreasing before adhesive bonding. Explore our industrial surface cleaners for related preparation products and review the official Henkel technical data sheet before approving the cleaner for production use.
