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132 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK BRUNO MARBACHER LIQUID THREAD LOCKERS PREVENT ROTATIONAL LOOSENING from page 92 ¤ Medium Strength: Designed to be removable with standard hand tools for fasteners ¼”(M6) to ¾” M20). ¤ High Strength: High-strength threadlockers are most often used on fasteners ¾” (M20), up to one 1” (M24) in diameter — and usually used on heavy equipment. For removal, it may require localized heat (~550°F/260°C), hand tools and must be disassembled while hot. Improper adhesion strength used on a M3 screws can cause the screw to break during disassembly. Chemical Thread Locking Options LOCTITE, ThreeBond, DELO, 3M Scotch weld, Vibra-tite are some of the names of such chemical threadlockers. LOCTITE Some options: LOCTITE 222: Low strength threadlocker for locking small fasteners, under M6 (1/4”), removable with hand tools. working with small diameter screws made of low strength metals (e.g., aluminum or brass), LOCTITE 243 Medium threads (up to M18): LOCTITE 263 Large threads (up to M20): THREEBOND ThreeBond offers anaerobic adhesives in many different strength grades. Some options: ¤ Threadlocker type 1322 N and 1324 N are for bonding screws that may need to be removed. It can be used for temperatures ranging from below -40°C to 150°C. Threadlocker 1322N is suitable for M10 bolts and below, Threadlocker 1324N is suitable for M10 bolts and above, color: red ¤ Threadlocker type 1303 N, 1305 N are for permanent adhesion. They can be used for temperatures ranging from below -40°C to 150°C. 1303N is suitable for M10 bolts and below, and 1305N is suitable for M10 bolts and above, color green. 3M SCOTCH WELD: 3M Scotch weld is another anaerobic thread locking adhesive. Some options: Threadlocker TL22 is a low strength thread locker for small diameter, fine threaded screws, set screws, nuts, bolts and hex and slot driven. It is removable with hand tools. Color - purple Threadlocker TL42 is a general purpose. medium strength threadlocker ideal for machine tools access bolts, and hydraulic system bolts. TL43 same strength, oil tolerant. Color: blue Threadlocker TL71 is a high strength threadlocker for screws up M24 (1”) Temperature resistance intermittently up to 400oF. Color: red DELO-ML DELO-ML are one-component anaerobic thread locking adhesives. They are used to secure screws and seal threads. Some options: DELO®-ML DB154 high-strength screw locking and thread sealing. Color: yellow DELO-ML 5249 is a medium strength thread locking adhesive. Color: blue VIBRA-TITE Vibra-tite is very useful anaerobic thread locking adhesive as well. Some options: Vibra-Tite 111 is a low strength anaerobic threadlocker designed for locking threaded fasteners smaller than 1/4” (M6), which require disassembly with standard hand tools. Color: purple Vibra-Tite 121 is a medium strength anaerobic threadlocker for locking threaded fasteners from 1/4” (M6) to 3/4” (M20). Medium strength allows for disassembly with hand tools. Color: blue CONTINUED ON PAGE 152

Rotor Clip Company Inc. is proud to announce that it has received the Caterpillar Supplier Excellence Award. This certificate is awarded to suppliers who consistently demonstrate excellence in service and delivery performance, meeting or exceeding Caterpillar’s stringent standards for product quality and on-time delivery. To be recognized with this certification, suppliers must maintain a delivery performance of over 95% and demonstrate a commitment to a zero defects culture. Rotor Clip’s dedication to these standards in providing retaining rings, wave springs, and hose clamps has been recognized with this certification. Adam Lindley, Account Manager at Rotor Clip, stated, “We’re really honored to receive this recognition from Caterpillar. It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team in delivering top-notch products and meeting Caterpillar’s high standards. Allan Fullwood, Customer Representative at Rotor Clip added, “we truly value our partnership with Caterpillar and are excited about what we can achieve together moving forward.” This certification underscores the collaborative success achieved through the strong partnership between Rotor Clip and Caterpillar. Rotor Clip is committed to upholding high standards and is excited about future opportunities for growth and collaboration with Caterpillar. Rotor Clip’s unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction drives every aspect of its operations. Rigorous quality control processes ensure that every retaining ring, wave spring, and hose clamp meets the highest standards, from prototype to delivery. Supporting a diverse range of industries—including off-highway, automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications—Rotor Clip is dedicated to providing Application Driven Solutions®. By continuously innovating to meet the evolving needs of clients, Rotor Clip continues to reinforce its position as a trusted partner in the global manufacturing market. As the global leader in the manufacture of retaining rings, wave springs, and self-compensating hose clamps, Rotor Clip serves all manufacturing industries, including automotive, aerospace, defense, energy, medical and beyond. As the sole manufacturer of all retaining ring families (spiral, constant section, tapered), Rotor Clip engineers and delivers Application Driven Solutions® from our global manufacturing facilities and warehouses. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 13485 certified. For more information contact Rotor Clip Company Inc by Tel: 732-469-7333, Email: info@rotorclip.com or visit them online at www.rotorclip.com.