Alternatives to threadlock?

[tryme]

Any Alternatives to threadlock?

As we know it is an irritant and can cause sensitisation on contact. I also hate the smell.

Many thanks

Just so you know its bond it thread lock

 

[Burnerman]

There's no need to actually touch the stuff......what is the application you need?
John

 

[tryme]

Well i am using it on quite small screws which are usually 3.5 pozi and m4 torx or similar.

Currently i wear nitrile gloves. Hold the screw in one hand by the head and slowly squeeze a tiny bit of TL onto the wnd of the thread then screw it in

 

[Burnerman]

There's no real alternative here, if your screws fix into blind holes......maybe try a different brand? Loctite products for me!
John

 

[tryme]

Its more to just stop it coming undone as its for a product we manufacture and sell.

Ill give loctite a go but is that just as bad i.e you dont want it on your skin?

Whats the best method for application then?

 

[JohnD]

put the drip into the hole, not on the screw.

Same as grease; if it is on the male part it gets rubbed off on entry.

 

[Burnerman]

The bottles I use have a long tapered spout, so I would normally coat the thread and then screw the thing in........it could be an idea to just locate the screw in place, add the compound and then screw it in.
Personally I don't have any problems with this chemical, but if I did, I'd use thin surgical gloves and work in a well ventilated area.
John

 

[tryme]

Hi

Originally i was putting it in the hole first but found i couldnt get it right down and it would leak out once the screw went down.

Is loctite version a bit kinder?

 

[Jackrae]

It's only the excess that's "leaking out". If there is liquid anywhere near the threads capillary action will draw in all that's needed to do the intended job.

 

[footprints]

Bit of paint from one of those car touch up pens?

 

[Dave54]

Use a bit magnetiser on the bit (s). Save holding the screws in your fingers?
I don't know if the Loctite is any different chemically from the one you're using, but as John says the Loctite bottles have a very good, long thin applicator. With very small screws as in glasses, I sometimes put a drop onto a piece of glass or something, and transfer the fluid to the screw with a dental probe or similar.

 

[tryme]

Good ideas...thank you

 

[Belle427]

http://www.bearingboys.co.uk/Loctit..._Stick-827-p?gclid=CIfjwpDGvsECFQHlwgodgEkAbQ

 

[garyo]

Ladie's nail varnish works for me. Don't tell the missus!

 

[tryme]

Anyone had any experience with loctite 248 stick?