Loctite® 401 Alternative

What is Loctite 401?

Loctite 401 is a high performance surface insensitive instant adhesive which provides high strength bonds and rapid bonding of a wide range of materials including metals, plastics and elastomers. It has medium viscosity and fast cure speed, sets in seconds on most substrates and will provide almost instant bonding. The surface insensitive formulation ensures consistent results even on rough, porous and acidic surfaces such as wood, paper, leather and fabric. 

Why do people search for alternatives of Loctite 401?

Price: Loctite 401 can be relatively expensive, depending on your supplier and pack size. 

Availability: Availability may vary depending on your location and stock held by your nearest distributor. 

Limited Larger Pack Sizes: Volume users can be left paying a premium when larger pack sizes are unavailable or difficult to source, forcing them to purchase multiple smaller packs at a much higher cost per gram.

Nextite offers a cost effective alternative designed for similar applications, with competitive pricing, small and large pack sizes available (20g/25mL, 50g, 500g), volume pricing, fast dispatch and Australia wide shipping. Customers also have access to technical support making it easier to choose the right adhesive for the application.

Best alternative for Loctite 401

Based on our internal testing, customer feedback and ongoing demand, NEXTITE 501 has become our widely used replacement for Loctite 401. Developed to deliver comparable performance, NEXTITE 501 provides a reliable alternative for applications where Loctite 401 is commonly used.

Product	NEXTITE 501	Loctite® 401
Price	$$	$$$$
Type	Ethyl Cyanoacrylate	Ethyl Cyanoacrylate
Features	Surface Insensitive	Surface Insensitive
Colour	Colourless Liquid	Colourless Liquid
Viscosity	70 to 110 CPS	70 to 110 CPS
Lap Shear Strength Aluminium	12.5 N/mm²	12.4 N/mm²
Shelf Life	18 months	18 months

Please note these values are approximate. Testing methods can vary depending on the application or conditions. For exact specifications, refer to our technical data sheet. If you have any questions or need advice, feel free to contact us directly.

Questions About Alternatives for Loctite 401?

Our adhesive specialists can help with any questions about our Loctite 401 alternative, including helping you find the best alternative for Loctite® 401 based on the specifics of your adhesive application. We have been in the adhesives industry for over 25 years and can use our experience to advise companies of all types and sizes.