[TowerTalk] anti seize/never seize ?

[Grant Saviers]

Passivated SS, which is frequently the case for machine screw sizes (< 
1/4-20) is much less likely to gall.  Passivation tends to make the 
screws more gray in color and less shiny.

Lanolin is also a "standard" anti gall lubricant for SS and is packaged 
for this purpose and is a lot less messy than anti-seize compounds.  I 
doubt there is much difference (magic) among the various anti-seize 
brands, it seems they have pretty much the same metal powders in a 
grease base, as long as the proper formulation is chosen for the 
materials being fastened.

Grant KZ1W

Jim Thomson wrote:

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> Funny thing is.. I use SS  machine screws all the time on HB amps... [ like  10-32  1/4-20, 8-32  6-32 etc]  and have never had a 
> gauling problem with em in the last 20 yrs.    The gauling problem only seems to happen with 3/8" and bigger.. and esp when 
> SS nylocks are employed.  
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> I hope this anti seize/never seize goop actually works.  Trying to cut rusted /gauled hardware..up a tower is no fun.
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> Later..... Jim   VE7RF  
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