What is Nylok patch?

NYLOK® Red Nylon TORQ-PATCH® is a self-locking element comprised of nylon permanently bonded onto the threads of a fastener. When the NYLOK® Red Nylon TORQ-PATCH® is engaged, it creates a wedge between the fastener and mating part compressing the nylon and creating metal to metal contact opposite the patch.

What is a Nylok screw?

Nylok patch screws are also known as nylon patch screws. Nylon patch is a pre-applied thread-locking coating (typically Nylon), which is fused to internal or external threads of a fastener. Unlike reactive thread lockers, the nylon patch performs immediately upon assembly with no curing time required.

What is a Tuflok?

Tuflok® is a nylon powder sprayed on a warmed threaded part. When it is screwed down, the nylon is compressed. The radial tension created by the elastic deformation of the product causes position retention through increased friction.

What is blue Loctite used for?

Loctite Threadlocker Blue 242 is designed for the locking and sealing of threaded fasteners which require normal disassembly with standard hand tools. The product cures when confined in the absence of air between close fitting metal surfaces.

Can nylon patch screws be reused?

Reusable. ND Patch pre-applied fasteners can be repeatedly installed and removed without damage to threads. ND Patch fasteners are particularly resistant to deformation, which makes it ideal for reuse.

Can you reuse a nylon lock nut?

Are Lock Nuts Able to be Reused? They are able to be reused, but only if the prevailing torque meets certain specifications. Lock Nuts with a Nylon Insert are perhaps the most reliable lock nut, as it is only limited by the temperature of the application it has been used in.

How does a nylon patch work?

When the patch is engaged, it creates a wedging action between the nut and mating part, compressing the nylon and promoting tight metal-to-metal contact opposite the patch. This metal-to-metal contact provides a positive resistance to vibration and loosening.

Is Blue Loctite strong?

LOCTITE® Blue Threadlocker is medium strength. Again this product cures fully in 24 hours and can be disassembled with hand tools.

Is Blue Loctite a thread sealant?

Can I use Loctite with Nylock nuts?

Patch bolts are ok, not as good as a full nylock nut.

How does the nylok® blue patch work?

When the NYLOK® Blue Patch is engaged it creates a wedge between the fastener and mating part, compressing the nylon and creating metal-to-metal contact opposite the patch, This metal-to-metal contact results in a positive resistance to vibration and loosening.

What is nylog blue used for?

GASKET & THREAD SEALANT Nylog Blue is an elastic fluid made from synthetic refrigeration grade compressor oil. Nylog Blue is fully miscible and compatible with all system refrigerants and oils. Gaskets coated with Nylog will never dry or become heat fixed to the surface.

What is blue nylon pellet & strip?

NYLOK blue™ nylon pellet & strip is a self-locking element comprised of nylon permanently imbedded into the threads of a fastener. The pellet is a drilled hole with a plug of oversized nylon wedged into the hole. The strip is a milled slot with a string of oversized nylon wedged into the slot.