Threadlockers dampen vibration in high-pressure seals.
Press Release Summary:
Used with company's re-usable, high-pressure, self-sealing screws, bolts, and nuts, mechanical and liquid-applied threadlockers are fully adjustable Nylon locking pellets and strips that can be added to thread surface and precisely positioned to optimize anti-vibration dampening. Devices remain locked, whether fastener is seated or unseated, and are impervious to chemicals/water/motor fluids. Reusable to +550ºF, products do not dry, shrink, or loose resiliency upon chemical exposure.
Original Press Release:
Adjustable Threadlockers Added to Self-Sealing Fasteners for Combined High-Pressure Sealing & Anti-Vibration Performance
Englewood, NJ - February 18, 2007 - APM HEXSEAL announced today the availability of a full range of mechanical and liquid-applied threadlocking add-ons for their comprehensive line of re-usable highpressure self-sealing screws, bolts and nuts.
Fully adjustable Nylon locking pellets and strips can now be added to the thread surface, precisely positioned (location & depth) to maximize anti-vibration dampening. These devices remain locked whether the fastener is seated or unseated. They are impervious to a wide range of chemicals, water and motor fluids and will not dry, shrink or loose resiliency when exposed to commercial solvents, alcohol, gasoline, caustic soda, etc. Reusable to +550ºF (288ºC) depending on locking material chosen. Also available is a patch dry coating process which is fused to selected threads delivered ready to install without the need for curing or other special preparations.
About APM HEXSEAL Fastener Division - For more than half a century APM has specialized in developing self-sealing fasteners that conform to their original patent featuring an under-the-head, asymmetrical groove with an embedded O-Ring. Other divisions produce seals for electro-mechanical switches and circuit breakers that protect against the impact of hostile environments.
APM HEXSEAL | 44 Honeck Street | Englewood, NJ 07631
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