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loctite?
« on: October 02, 2011, 03:10:48 PM »

can you buy it here? if so, where from? or are there other alternative brands?

this is work related, i need some high strength, high temp. thread sealant - something like loctite 572 should do it.

sourcing the kind of thing is usually painful and i just want to order something, not waste 3 days having all their sales reps come visit me! i'd much appreciate it if anyone could spare me that burden...
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Re: loctite?
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2011, 03:20:32 PM »

Would say easy answer is Speedex but it is not Loctite and I guess if it is work want the good stuff.

Check out this thread
http://www.dubaipetrolheads.com/dubai-resources/science-of-loctite/
From Biggles :
Al Khalij on the SZR, about 200 meters from Bosch and near the Nissan dealer have all different kinds of thread lockers.
http://www.alkhalij.com/saftlock.html
and Tazzat also offers stock in same thread.

Also you can get Loctite from RS, which is Installations Middle east (on the map) out here, but not sure what there stock is like.

EDIT : Okay Ian beat me to it  :fing34:

And there is always a pair of these (ones on the right).
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Re: loctite?
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2011, 03:38:24 PM »

cheers for the speedy response chaps  :beer:

just placed an order for a boatload of 577 from gulf mechanical. he does sell it by the 50ml pot if you need any. mr firdouz: 04 285 9517.

what the hell are those pliers for?? curiously, i want a pair, but don't want to have to visit some dodgy s&m supplies shop to purchase them.
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Re: loctite?
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2011, 03:52:07 PM »

what the hell are those pliers for?? curiously, i want a pair, but don't want to have to visit some dodgy s&m supplies shop to purchase them.

Safety wire pliers, they lock on the wire then you pull the silver knob on the end and it spins automatically.
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_wire



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Re: loctite?
« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2011, 04:10:16 PM »

there is something extremely satisfying in lockwire. no good at all for this application though [hydraulic seal required].

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« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2011, 06:03:05 PM »

Ahhh Mr Bailey, I cant enlarge your photo of lockwiring to see if the cutoff ends are folded in on themselves or are they left sticking out. Otherwise a nice job. Lockwire pliers cut off the wire with a razor sharp edge, and I can tell you, you havent experienced pain until a youve had a piece of 20 gauge inconel wire through your finger. And whilst Im giving a safety lesson, look away and cut away from yourself when you cut the excess off. A friend lost an eye when the small piece he was cutting off ricocheted off and hit him in the eye.
Here ended the lesson. Amen.
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Re: loctite?
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2011, 06:55:22 PM »

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« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2011, 08:28:13 PM »

Ahhh Mr Bailey, I cant enlarge your photo of lockwiring to see if the cutoff ends are folded in on themselves or are they left sticking out. Otherwise a nice job. Lockwire pliers cut off the wire with a razor sharp edge, and I can tell you, you havent experienced pain until a youve had a piece of 20 gauge inconel wire through your finger. And whilst Im giving a safety lesson, look away and cut away from yourself when you cut the excess off. A friend lost an eye when the small piece he was cutting off ricocheted off and hit him in the eye.
Here ended the lesson. Amen.

Have to admit  :smack:  that the image posted is off the wiki page (which I linked) as I was at my desk when I posted. This is one of mine, can't find any others to hand and the aviation tech's would correctly argue that the tail should be bent down.

But quite right, safety fast   :fing34:   (Bonus point if anybody can quote the reference to Safety Fast.)
The shards sure can fly, however good sharp / hard cutters (NOT Dragon mart) reduce the amount of pressure and hence reduce the flying. Aviation versions even have a rubber pad in the jaws to trap the end and reduce FOD.

Also for another bonus point attached is a useful extra for lock wire.
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Re: loctite?
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2011, 09:31:13 PM »

Yes well ill take the bonus point thanks as Safety Fast is the MG motto. I can still see it on my MG handbook from 1971. I had a 67 Mk 1 . I still have a 67 midget in my garage. Ive restored it once back in 83 and i guess it will need it again when I get back home. A good retirement project. Cheers   
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« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2011, 10:21:34 AM »

Guys, lockwiring a hose clip will not change it's character. It will remain crap.

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Re: loctite?
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2011, 10:29:53 AM »

Guys, lockwiring a hose clip will not change it's character. It will remain crap.

Yes, BUT the photo was taken as part of a discussion on FIA / Scrutineers requiring them to be lock wired  :deal:
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Re: loctite?
« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2012, 07:28:35 PM »

Going to bump this thread back from the grave.

Just a note to anyone searching old threads about loctite (like I was), you can buy it from super technical on SZR, near interchange 3.

Easy place to find and car parking not a problem.  :beer:

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Re: loctite?
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2012, 10:33:33 PM »

Lockwiring is easy with a decent set of lockwire pliers. It's drilling the bastard hardened bolt heads that the problem! Pass me another 2.5mm drill bit please...

And yes, tuck the bloody ends in or you'll slice your fingers open. Here endeth the RAE Farnborough airframe apprentice lesson.......
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