In one form or the other, all mechanical components and assembly have threaded fasteners. They even become more demanded with the rising demand for disassembly and recycling. But despite of improvements made with them, temperature changes can cause bolts and screws to expand and contract, affecting the integrity of the assembly. Bolt failure can also be due to self-loosening with constant sliding between contact substrates. This is where a threadlocking adhesive, also known as threadlocker, comes in. It prevents the bolts from loosening by filling in any gaps between interfacing threads.
One major benefit of using a threadlocker is reusability of the bolts which can be reused after the adhesive has been removed. Threadlockers also block gasses, corrosive liquids and moisture, thus extending the life of the joints while preventing motion. They can also work for bolts of any size and diameter, minimising the use of extensive inventories of threaded fasteners. This also translates to savings on assembly costs as it allows the use of standard bolts, eliminating the need for complex locking bolts.
Recent developments made in manufacturing threadlocker save time and streamline assembly processes. Advanced threadlockers can be applied on oily substrates, cured even on inactive surfaces like plated metals, and withstand temperatures as high as 500°F. There are even types which are pre-applied to assembly’s thread as dry film. During assembly of fasteners, the capsule breaks releasing the pre-applied threadlocking adhesive. This boosts assembly speed and reduce costs.
If you want to experience all these benefits, get your own threadlocker now!