bsaint
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Has anyone seen this? Got a free sample from grainger. Its loctite 242 on a roll like teflon. Beats that stupid giant lip stick they came out with.
Loctite tape
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Teken
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Not keen on it to be honest, as I prefer the ability to coat the thread(s) with the proper amount of adhesive . . .
Stuey
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Yep, I've seen it, but haven't tried it out yet.
What do you think about it thus far?
What do you think about it thus far?
Thedroid
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I like the lipstick more than the liquid or the gel. The tape looks good also.
Mickey O
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I'm interested, I use a lot of Loctite and hate having to clean the liquid stuff out of all the threads to get accurate torque readings when reassembling, plus the stuff always clogs up the bottle tips or hardens. I wonder if this tape will be better and clean up better/easier. So, someone get it, done (bsaint has it), try it and report back.
garfunkle24
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I haven't tried it, but it seems it would be more of a PITA than the lipstick to me. I'm a fan of the lipstick, I rarely use any gel/liquid Loctite products anymore.
Teken
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Used it a few times (4) and its just like using teflon tape . . . If you don't stretch it out, don't apply enough windings etc . . .
It won't do the intended job . . . If I have to think about doing something that is suppose to be that simple, than that in my mind is a bad fucken idea!
It won't do the intended job . . . If I have to think about doing something that is suppose to be that simple, than that in my mind is a bad fucken idea!
Fedwrench
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Hey now, that Loctite lipstick thread locker is the best thing since sliced bread especially if your're working upside down. No run off, no drips, minimum waste. Handy, Handy, Handy, 
roverhybrids
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I always thought loctite was the anti-thread tape? What is the target use for this?
I always thought(there I go again) tape was for plumbers and loctite type liquids were for automotive and industrial use.
I always thought(there I go again) tape was for plumbers and loctite type liquids were for automotive and industrial use.
TheGrooveking
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Great stuff, my techs can prep dozens to hundreds of bolts with it so assembly goes quickly. I know a few large diesel shops that love it. We get it from Barnes Distribution and my salesman says the stuff if flying off the shelf. What is nice you can put it in your toolbox and not worry about it leaking. I had a bottle in my Craftsman 20" flat top box I keep in my truck and it leaked all over the place, the only fun I had cleaning that **** off of the tools was between the beers I ingested and the solvent fumes I inhaled.
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78Bird
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This is the thread locker, in a tape form so it can be applied just like the plumbers tape. I've seen it advertised, I can see the appeal, since it can be applied early so the bolt is ready and waiting with threadlocker when it's needed instead of bothering to apply when elbow deep in the work.
EDIT: Beaten like a rented mule....
EDIT: Beaten like a rented mule....
garfunkle24
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I have indeed, but in this case I prefer the tape. Had a couple of leaks with the lipstick, the tape always works. Just my $0.02. I am a fan of the anti-sieze and retaining compound lipsticks however.
Rocket1
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I haven't seen the tape bit now I will be looking for it. I always keep a bottle of red and blue. I had a problem once with it leaking. Good thing I keep it in a small tray. I wanted to get the stick to try because I can see how it would be good in certain applications.
As for teflon tape alternatives I use the paste. I think it leaves a cleaner look and I haven't had a problem with leaking
As for teflon tape alternatives I use the paste. I think it leaves a cleaner look and I haven't had a problem with leaking
tatra
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liquid loctite has a best before date that i personally have not noticed any deterioroation of the product......does this tape also have this?..........
2drx4
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You won't see me using it. I won't use teflon tape either.
Liquid works fine, I don't see how people over complicate it.
(And personally I think aircraft that use locktite as a method of safetying are hack, but I do work on one type that does
)(And personally I think aircraft that use locktite as a method of safetying are hack, but I do work on one type that does
What aircraft type of aircraft is that, out of curiosity? And for what component? I'm an A&P student and have been taught that fasteners can only be safetied by mechanical means.
2drx4
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That's probably correct, but for everything there is exceptions.
I think it comes down to them playing with the definition of a 'fastener'. I only work on helicopters. The one that I have in mind is the Eurocopter Astar 350/355. Their idea of safetying is a zip-tie or a diaper pin. Or if it's really critical, they put a zip tie on the diaper pin (since diaper pins can come apart). Or they put loctite on it. Normally it's a secondary means of safetying, but still, it's loctite.
It's the Arriel engines (out of the Astar 350 B models) that have the most culprits. Almost everything on them calls for loctite on assembly. The compressor inlet cone is only held on with loctite, along with some other rather critical pieces (drawing a blank, and I don't have that manual here).
Actually, I kinda think that whole aircraft is hack. I'm glad I rarely work on them. They didn't even bother to use braided stainless hose on them anywhere, just rubber with hose clamps. The 355s at least had a better hydraulic system (350 has a single pump, that is belt driven, and it took them about 20 years to find a belt that actually wouldn't break all the time).
There is also lots of Loctite retaining compound on Bell Helicopters... But, normally it's just stopping things from wiggling during the intense vibrations (also know as flight). They do use it for retaining studs in the transmissions and gearboxes. Worst place that I'm aware of is the gimbal ring bolts in the 204/205/212/etc style swashplate, the loctite is on the shanks to stop the bolts from turning, they like to break loose, and rotate until they fail (fret right through). Really, really, bad day if it gets that far.
mkdive
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Never heard of the tape....sounds kind of interesting to try out.
Charles (in GA)
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Never worked on a "Squirrel" (the French call the Astar a écureuil, which is, in English, Squirrel) anyhow, did have the opportunity to attend the Aerospatiale SA365N school years ago (they are now Eurocopter) and worked on the Dauphine II for a couple of years. Loved the Arriel powerplant, very reliable and trouble free.
By the way, the AS350D with the Lycoming LTS101 is also know as a "Falling Star"
Charles
By the way, the AS350D with the Lycoming LTS101 is also know as a "Falling Star"
Charles
2drx4
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Or the "Death Star". The SD2/FX2 versions of it are much better (newer LTS-101, that doesn't blow up all the time). Only real probably is the pilots start them like a Arriel 1 series and burn them up.
Arriels are actually a nice engine, despite being very french (and expensive). It's the rest of the helicopter that worries me.
Not many Dauphines in my part of the world. They aren't quite utility enough.
Toolhorder
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I'm getting turned on by all this aero talk..