Thread Lock
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koolkiwikat
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Go for green or purple Tlock...not nail polish!
What are you wanting to use it for?, I dont use any on my Mrotors
What are you wanting to use it for?, I dont use any on my Mrotors
homer911
Member
I just found this on Wiki.
Purple is the least strength and green is the strongest. I dont think I will need 310 in-lb torque strength. Dont think I will be able to get the screws out : )
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| Low strength | purple | 62 in-lb (7 N-m) | 27 in-lb (3 N-m) | −54 to 149 °C |
| Medium strength | blue | 115 in-lb (12 N-m) | 53 in-lb (6 N-m) | −54 to 149 °C |
| Medium strength surface insensitive | blue | 180 in-lb (20 N-m) | 62 in-lb (7 N-m) | −54 to 149 °C |
| High strength | red | 230 in-lb (25 N-m) | 225 in-lb (25 N-m) | −54 to 149 °C |
| High temperature | red | 180 in-lb (20 N-m) | 270 in-lb (30 N-m) | −54 to 232 °C |
| Penetrating | green | 90 in-lb (10 N-m) | 310 in-lb (35 N-m) | −54 to 149 °C |
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kloner
Aerial DP
blue is the normal threadlock. comes off without heat and holds really well.
green is usually a shaft to bearing collar material so shafts don't spin inside the collar. red is way overkill, takes a lot of heat to soften it enough to remove
liquid version is best, put a small dab onto a piece of tape on a table and dab a toothpick to apply with, helps control it, doesn't take much
green is usually a shaft to bearing collar material so shafts don't spin inside the collar. red is way overkill, takes a lot of heat to soften it enough to remove
liquid version is best, put a small dab onto a piece of tape on a table and dab a toothpick to apply with, helps control it, doesn't take much
The type of thread lock to use totally depends upon the application, including the desired bond strength, the equipment's operating temperature range, the diameter of the bolts, and when in the assembly process you apply the thread lock.
Generally speaking, blue thread lockers are medium strength and red thread lockers are high strength. That said, there are many different varieties of each. For the majority of hobby-related projects, #242 is a good choice. This is one of the varieties that comes in blue (medium strength). It holds well, is suitable for typical R/C temperatures, and is removable. For lower bond strength, #222 would be a good choice (low strength). Keep in mind that if you ever want to remove the bolt, you'll need to overcome the bond strength of the thread lock. For small, cheaply-made bolts, you could easily strip the head before the bolt comes out, which creates a whole other type of problem.
Use it sparingly and keep it away from plastics.
McMaster-Carr is a great source of information and a fantastic place to make purchases. Every single order I've placed with McMaster before 7PM has been delivered to my office first thing the next morning. It is as if they have trucks driving around the neighborhood full of product!
http://www.mcmaster.com/#threadlockers/=gruqtb
Disclaimer: I'm not an expert or engineer, and certainly don't pretend to be one on the internet.
Generally speaking, blue thread lockers are medium strength and red thread lockers are high strength. That said, there are many different varieties of each. For the majority of hobby-related projects, #242 is a good choice. This is one of the varieties that comes in blue (medium strength). It holds well, is suitable for typical R/C temperatures, and is removable. For lower bond strength, #222 would be a good choice (low strength). Keep in mind that if you ever want to remove the bolt, you'll need to overcome the bond strength of the thread lock. For small, cheaply-made bolts, you could easily strip the head before the bolt comes out, which creates a whole other type of problem.
Use it sparingly and keep it away from plastics.
McMaster-Carr is a great source of information and a fantastic place to make purchases. Every single order I've placed with McMaster before 7PM has been delivered to my office first thing the next morning. It is as if they have trucks driving around the neighborhood full of product!
http://www.mcmaster.com/#threadlockers/=gruqtb
Disclaimer: I'm not an expert or engineer, and certainly don't pretend to be one on the internet.
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Loctite 222 Purple Low Strength is what was recommended for my Cinestar. Didn't find it locally but available on Amazon. Anything stronger is tough to un bolt something with the small screw sizes we are dealing with (3mm). Agree about not using it on plastics unless you test it first.