Use caution when using anit-sieze

Posted by 48PW on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 08:59:43 :

In Reply to: Frozen posted by copey on Monday, January 26, 2009 at 20:16:23 :

Anti-sieze is a lubricant as well and can significantly reduce the amount of torque to achieve an equivalent clamping force.

If you aren't careful you can easily strip threads or overload a bolt beyond it's rated capacity.

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• Re: Use caution when using anit-sieze - Paul (in NY) 12:31:03 01/27/2009
• But bolts are never put in dry anyhow. - Chriscase 09:53:05 01/27/2009
  • Re: But bolts are never put in dry anyhow. - Kevin in Ohio 10:26:59 01/31/2009
  • No, they're not - unless stated - 48PW 10:01:58 01/27/2009
    • Let me clarify - 48PW 10:12:52 01/27/2009

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