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Screw thread protection

US4692988A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 1986
Grant dateSep 15, 1987
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49885
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of protecting mating screw threads at least under tightening torques is described in which a dry lubricant such as molybdenum disulphide is applied to one screw thread, and a liquid lubricant is applied to the other screw thread. The screw threads are then tightened to the required torque value. When completely mated the leakage path will not be masked as a result of volatilization of any of the components of either lubricant.

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