Question on threadlocker.

Started by gauravag, January 20, 2010, 02:56:24 PM

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gauravag

Hello,
On my recent Singapore visit i bought 2 threadlockers from Singahobby :
http://shop.singahobby.com/?q=node/20188 - Red
http://shop.singahobby.com/?q=node/20187 - Blue

Now, while assembling/working on my Heli, can I use these or do i need to get the specific T22 ? The issue i am concerned is that they may be a little stronger than whats needed on the miniTitan / Raprot 50 ( throughout the manual, there are instances where they have directed to use red/blue threadlockers ) and i may end up having a hard time during dis-assembly later.
Or are these OK, and i just ensure only a little bit is used ?



anwar

I have similar ones from another brand, and use the BLUE ("removable") one for 99% to 100% on any heli build.  The rare 1% where you use the "permanent" RED ones are when you are 100% sure that you would NEVER want to remove it (for example, to connect the 3 ball-ends to the swash plate itself).

Using the red one else where can cause serious grief, as reported by Rajesh/RotorZone here :

http://www.rcindia.org/helis/building-a-heli-for-the-first-time/msg2825/#msg2825 

The whole thread should be of interest to you.
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gauravag

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Quote from: anwar on January 20, 2010, 03:05:47 PM
http://www.rcindia.org/helis/building-a-heli-for-the-first-time/msg2825/#msg2825 

The whole thread should be of interest to you.
Thanks, i read the thread the other day and that is why was concerned about the usage of this product. I know i will need to open many of the fasteners at some point in case of a crash so need to be careful. Will use the blue one and with care.

RotorZone

Quote from: anwar on January 20, 2010, 03:05:47 PM
Using the red one else where can cause serious grief, as reported by Rajesh/RotorZone here :

http://www.rcindia.org/helis/building-a-heli-for-the-first-time/msg2825/#msg2825 

It wasn't red. It was blue anabond one that caused the grief.

anwar

Blue for removable and red for permanent is a standard that is being adopted by many thread-lock makers, but not all. Over application of blue itself may cause such issues.

It is critical that only the last 2 to 3 threads alone are coated with the glue initially for optimum performance.
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vinay

As suggested by Adarsh(http://www.adarsh007.com/index.html) the Loctite 222 is better than Anabond blue. It is Low strenght Thread locker for smaller screws. The MRP for 50 ml is 416, But I got it for a street price of 350 bucks. This will last longer than the 2 years expiry date.

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