CUSTOMER & END PRODUCT

• Nifty Lifts, Australia makes Hydraulic Lifts for forestry, mining and construction use

SITUATION

• Base turn table of the lift holds boom & bucket and is subjected to severe vibrations, impacts & shear loads

• The 16mm structural bolts on the turn table loosened under these conditions

• Nyloc nuts failed to retain clamp load over long periods

• Bolts had to be retorqued frequently; any premature failure can result in accidents

LOCTITE® SOLUTIONS

• Loctite® 277 High Strength Threadlocker

BENEFITS

• Bolts retain clamp load under severe conditions – no loosening

• Protects threads from rust and corrosion

• No re-torquing of bolts needed

• Slow-curing property allows time needed for phased assembly

• mproved safety and equipment reliability