[TowerTalk] Lockwasher Comparison

[Joe Giacobello, K2XX]

Thread locking adhesive is the answer to this problem.  Loctite, 
Permabond, etc.

73, Joe
K2XX

> john at kk9a.com <mailto:john at kk9a.com>
> Monday, July 25, 2016 12:11 PM
> I concur. If the rotator bolts are loosening, perhaps something else is
> happening like the clamp bracket is stretching or bending.
>
> John KK9A
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> To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Lockwasher Comparison
> From: "StellarCAT" <rxdesign at ssvecnet.com>
> Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 11:10:35 -0400
>
> Although rotor bolts can loosen over time generally if they're tightened
> properly initially they won't do so - at least that has been my
> experience. Tower bolts have no issues to speak of as the nuts have lots
> of friction and are not critical to the application (all load is vertical)
> ... Nylocks were the second best and at a much more affordable price -
> that is what M2, Optibeam use on their antennas - and what I choose to
> use.
>
> Gary
> K9RX
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