Thread Locking & Sealing

Threadlocking is used to prevent fasteners becoming loose under conditions of vibration or no load. There are two basic concepts for threadlocking, the jamming action of a wedge of material (a prevailing torque patch) or the chemical locking action of an adhesive (a microencapsulated adhesive patch).

Metallic and non-metallic prevailing torque features are available that can be produced to specification or to individual engineering requirements.

Adhesives with the additional ability to seal provide an effective in-place chemical lock for applications where high breakloose figures are required.

Non-curing sealants will effectively fill all axial tolerances, ensuring a positive seal at pressures up to 150 bar and at working temperatures up to 150°C. These products are
inert to most liquids, gases and vapours.