I am working on a hinge that uses a #8-32 stainless steel screw and a tapped block of anodized 6061 aluminum (which acts as the nut). I am trying to maximize the frictional torque (rotational resistance) of the hinge. I've been using Loctite's 7649 primer (because both the stainless steel and...
Thanks for the response, Israelkk. But I want to know which sealing method would provide the BEST corrosion protection for a submerged saltwater application-- it would seem that not all sealants are equal..
This question is an extension of thread 404-66479. I am working on an aluminum housing for a lighting fixture for the marine environment. It will be used in underwater applications. It is machined from 6061 aluminum, and proposed to be Type III hardcoat anodized (natural, no dye). Is...
