[TowerTalk] Lockwasher Comparison

[wj4x at amsat.org]

I've had extremely good luck with NordLock washers in high vibration
applications.

http://www.nord-lock.com/nord-lock/wedge-locking/washers/introduction/

73!
 -Adam WJ4X


On 7/27/2016 12:10 PM, Bob K6UJ wrote:
> FWIW,  I retired from Chevron after 28 years.  Worked in three of their
> oil refineries and
> the last 7 years at their Research Center in Richmond, CA.
> On mechanical fasteners used on vibrating machinery, pumps, compressors,
> etc.  Red locktite
> was the standard along with proper torquing.  It should be mentioned in
> this discussion that
> you should find the correct torque specification and use a torque wrench
> to tighten the
> bolted connections too.  Red locktite and proper torquing should give
> you positive results on all
> but the most severe connections.  Having said that, I am impressed with
> the NordLock washers
> and am trying them out on my Orion 2800. From what I learned they should
> be the ultimate in locking.
> I will report back in about 10 years and let you know how my OR 2800
> bolts are doing. :-)
> 
> Bob
> K6UJ
>