Solving the problems inherent in controlled bolting and optimizing procedures comes through the selection of the most suitable lubricant for the bolting operating conditions.
These are the areas where controlled tightening is a factor in plant reliability and operator safety :
- Power plants
- Chemist
- Compressors
- Wind power
- Hydroelectric
- Mechanic
- Mining
- Oil & Gas
- Refineries
- Pressure tanks
- Valves
The ‘key objective is to achieve the correct clamping force.
It is also important to know that 60-90% of the applied torque is lost in friction between the thread and the
underhead, of which the majority (60%) is made in the underhead and the remainder in the fillet.
Choosing the correct lubricant is critical to reducing uncertainty about the coefficient of friction (energy lost).
Molykote® anti-seize pastes offer durable wear protection and resistance to washout from water,ensure a coefficient of friction (CoF). constant, they are reliable over a wide range of temperatures. Used on threaded connections, they guarantee:
- “Controlled” assembly due to the constancy of CoF
- Durability under extreme conditions
- Non-destructive disassembly of threaded coupling
- Operating economies in both assembly and disassembly
