Anybody using clickbond nut plates?

[RV7A Flyer]

Click-Bond studs are used in many spacecraft, as well, for some *very* structural applications.

Follow the process spec exactly...proper surface preparation is key. AND, be aware of temperature limits in service. Too hot and they *will* de-bond.

That said, I've used several of the Click-Bond products in various places...studs, wire trees, platenuts...on the plane. With the exception of one or two that debonded because of poor surface prep on my part, they've served very well.

[rapid_ascent]

I used the click bond nutplates for my wingtip lense attachment mounting screws. They work great on the fiberglass and create a very clean installation. They are expensive though so I don't think you'll want to use a large quantity of them.

[gtmule]

Just a note to say that the adhesive failing will NOT result in a structural failure, just in a maintenance headache you have to disassemble.

We've installed clickbond studs at work using double-bubble packets REALLY close to the 105MM howitzer to secure instrumentation wiring on an AC-130 in a pinch, seems to work just as well as the $$ click-bond stuff. I've also used Hysol 120HP and similar with good results.

On my RV and in race cars I've used the plastic and foam tape sticky pad zip tiedowns with the junk tape ripped off and double bubble, hysol or JB weld with a 100% success rate (so far).