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Old 29 September 2013, 05:29 PM   #1
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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?
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Old 29 September 2013, 06:15 PM   #2
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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).
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Old 29 September 2013, 08:32 PM   #3
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In short, no need to take it apart annually.
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Old 29 September 2013, 09:35 PM   #4
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Loctite is affected by heat and some petroleum-based solvents, but not H2O-based ones.
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Old 30 September 2013, 02:49 PM   #5
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Well that puts my mind at ease , thanks boys
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Old 1 October 2013, 04:22 AM   #6
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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...
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