[TowerTalk] Nut & Bolt Sealant

[Grant Saviers]

The 242, 262, 243 etc "standard" Loctites need an oxygen free 
environment and contact with iron to properly cure.  The containers 
interestingly are oxygen permeable.  It won't cure on aluminum unless 
special activators are used prior to fastening, but still requires 
absence of oxygen.

Mcmaster has a large selection of numerous sealing and adhesive systems. 
  Including light activated, two part epoxies and acrylics, super glues, 
silicones,.....

https://www.mcmaster.com/loctite/

Grant KZ1W


On 9/7/2021 18:21, Gedas wrote:
> I am looking for a product that I can dispense via a few drops onto 
> assembles hardware that will dry hard, bond, and resist weathering and UV.
> 
> I assumed Locktite Blue or Red would do that for me but I have since 
> learned there are dozens & dozens versions. I clearly picked the wrong 
> products as they never "dried" or hardened. I have 263 Red and 242 Blue. 
> Even a week after application both can be rubbed off flat aluminum with 
> little effort.......not what I am after.
> 
> For lack of a better description is there something out there that has 
> the consistency of thick nail-polish that will dry hard and help keep 
> the hardware from coming loose?
> 
> Gedas, W8BYA EN70JT
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