Blue stuff that holds bolts??

[digit]

Hi all,

I'm after some of the blue stuff (liquid/gunk/goooo) whatever it is that helps to hold bolts etc and stops them going loose.

Whats this blue stuff called please?

Cheers
digit

 

[roadrash]

threadlock

 

[glasgowcyclist]

threadlock

Who made you a moderator?

 

[Pale Rider]

Never use the stuff, it's a bodge.

If the fitting is correctly assembled it won't come loose.

Here's a link if you still want some:

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/t_lkr_blue/overview/Loctite-Threadlocker-Blue-242.htm

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Here's more info

 

[fossyant]

Never used it. I even coppa slip bolts and don't get them coming loose !!!

 

[Tim Hall]

Never use the stuff, it's a bodge.

If the fitting is correctly assembled it won't come loose.

Up to a point Lord Copper.

 

[subaqua]

Up to a point Lord Copper.

This.

I don't think the aerospace industry don't put things together properly , but they lockwire stuff just to be certain

 

[Celticdog]

It's expensive superglue. I'm more a fan of locknuts or spring/shakeproof washers.

 

[Profpointy]

Never use the stuff, it's a bodge.

If the fitting is correctly assembled it won't come loose.

Here's a link if you still want some:

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/t_lkr_blue/overview/Loctite-Threadlocker-Blue-242.htm

Don't agree with that. The screws on my glasses come undone if not loctited. Why is allowing your screws to undo a bodge ?

 

[slowmotion]

Loctite do a vast range of locking compounds. Make sure you use the right one. If you use one of their engineering adhesives to lock a thread, you'll need a gas torch to get it out. Actually, you'll probably melt the frame before you do.

Search for "low strength retainer" for threaded components......or use gloss paint or nail varnish.

Edit: whatever you decide, you really have to de-grease thoroughly. Use IPA.

 

[Profpointy]

Hi all,

I'm after some of the blue stuff (liquid/gunk/goooo) whatever it is that helps to hold bolts etc and stops them going loose.

Whats this blue stuff called please?

Cheers
digit

Low strenght loctite is quite a good precaution on screws subject to vibration. There are various grades of loctite (other brands exist) and no doubt their website explains tbe grades but in essence low strength us to prevent shaking loose and high strength won't undo without oxy-acetylene. In between grades also exist

 

[slowmotion]

There's a bit of an echo in here........

 

[Profpointy]

There's a bit of an echo in here........

Great minds think alike :-)


... or is it fools rarely differ :-(

 

[PK99]

Don't agree with that. The screws on my glasses come undone if not loctited.?

Genius idea! Thanks!