[TowerTalk] Nut & Bolt Sealant

[Gedas]

Very interesting about the oxi free environment ! I wonder how long the 
stuff I have open will last? I definitely am not looking for something 
to apply to threads that will not get exposed rather I need to apply 
several drops over the exposed threads and nuts after they have been 
applied and help them stay put. As usual a lot of great ideas. TU to 
everyone.

Gedas, W8BYA EN70JT

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On 9/7/2021 10:47 PM, Grant Saviers wrote:
> 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
>>
>> Gallery at http://w8bya.com (under repair)
>> Light travels faster than sound....
>> This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
>>
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