Lags vs. Timberloks [RE-wrenches]

[Dean T. Newberry]

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hi  y'All
When racing motorcycles and cars we used to use clear silicone seal as a 
combo thread Lube and Lock, GE, had a tech bulliten on the subject at 
the time. I try and keep 304 stainless serrated flange nuts and bolts in 
stock for most racking attachments and then we goop the threads as we 
assemble. My guys mostly use sikaflex now for a threadlock because it is 
what they have in the bucket.  

cul deant


Bruce Geddes wrote:

>>>Use of a lubricant or thread-cutting oil seems to
>>>minimize this problem.
>>>      
>>>
>>Thanks to a few of the aforementioned Makita incidents and a little
>>    
>>
>education from my local fastener supplier, I now carry some anti-seize
>compound in my bag.  The nickel variety is a bit pricey, but works at higher
>temperatures and looks a little less out of place on stainless hardware.
>  
>
>
>The stainless nylocks I use come with a warning on the box to use a
>luricant, even when using hand tools.  They suggest a graphite based type
>but I have concerns with electrolysis in marine environments with any
>graphite and aluminum.
>
>Bruce Geddes
>PowerOn
>  
>

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