MRO/Threadlocking/Loctite® 262
Adhesives for more reliable assemblies
Solution:
Using methods learned during a session of the Loctite Manufacturing Reliability Training Process conducted at this plant, the maintenance team leader applied Loctite 262 Threadlocker to all the mounting bolts and cap screws on the rails and stops of the paper machine.
Loctite 262 is a high strength threadlocker designed for extreme conditions. It is especially useful where fasteners are subjected to heavy shock, vibration and stress levels. Loctite 262 keeps assemblies secure until removed with heat and hand tools.
Results:
No additional loosening of the bolts was experienced after applying Loctite 262. The maintenance supervisor states that this has solved many of the problems they were having with the paper machine rewinder and prevented a substantial amount of downtime and labor for bolt retightening.
