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tommyz24 · 29 September 2013, 05:29 PM

Just a little question . Do you think after cleaning my bracelet with the ultrasonic cleaner , the loctite on the screws will start to slowly disintegrate? I never had a problem but it's just a thought that's been bugging me. I'm sure it's gonna take a long time but maybe once a year I should take out the screws, clean them and re loctite?

Andad · 29 September 2013, 06:15 PM

The low power ultrasonic cleaners that one might buy on the 'Bay' will not affect the loctite.
I would not use a high wattage commercial ultrasonic cleaner.

Loctite 222/3 are low hold Dimethacrylate esters with reasonable solvent resistance (acetone, ethanol etc).

77T · 29 September 2013, 08:32 PM

In short, no need to take it apart annually.

Cc1966 · 29 September 2013, 09:35 PM

Loctite is affected by heat and some petroleum-based solvents, but not H2O-based ones.

tommyz24 · 30 September 2013, 02:49 PM

Well that puts my mind at ease , thanks boys

rmfnla · 1 October 2013, 04:22 AM

If you are concerned try backing the screws out (gently) with a screwdriver.

If they come out easily you need to clean and re-apply the Loctite; if they do not you are good to go...

29 September 2013, 05:29 PM	#1
tommyz24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 388	Ultrasonic cleaner + loctite Just a little question . Do you think after cleaning my bracelet with the ultrasonic cleaner , the loctite on the screws will start to slowly disintegrate? I never had a problem but it's just a thought that's been bugging me. I'm sure it's gonna take a long time but maybe once a year I should take out the screws, clean them and re loctite?

29 September 2013, 06:15 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,488	The low power ultrasonic cleaners that one might buy on the 'Bay' will not affect the loctite. I would not use a high wattage commercial ultrasonic cleaner. Loctite 222/3 are low hold Dimethacrylate esters with reasonable solvent resistance (acetone, ethanol etc). __________________ E

29 September 2013, 08:32 PM	#3
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,923	In short, no need to take it apart annually. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

29 September 2013, 09:35 PM	#4
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Loctite is affected by heat and some petroleum-based solvents, but not H2O-based ones. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

1 October 2013, 04:22 AM	#6
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	If you are concerned try backing the screws out (gently) with a screwdriver. If they come out easily you need to clean and re-apply the Loctite; if they do not you are good to go... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

30 September 2013, 02:49 PM	#5
tommyz24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 388	Well that puts my mind at ease , thanks boys

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