Marking Torqued Nuts

[doctornigel]

What is everyone using (and where to get it) for marking nuts after they have been torqued. I assume it cracks if the nut loses it's torque, thanks.

 

[Schmeddz]

There's a product called 'torque-seal' I think you can buy it at hardware stores and the like.

 

[Garage Guy]

One place to get it: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/f900.php

 

[doctornigel]

Thanks for the link, that's what I wanted, just wondering if my daughter's cheap nail poligh would work, the torque seal is cheap enough though.

 

[Mel]

Thanks for the link, that's what I wanted, just wondering if my daughter's cheap nail poligh would work, the torque seal is cheap enough though.

Nail polish will work fine.

 

[Pat Stewart]

Torque Seal

You can order it from Avery Tool (Torque Seal). The non technical name is Tattle Tail. I use it to identify nuts that have been completed/torqued. Over time it will crack and that's fine. What your looking for is rotation between the nut and screw or surface location. If you see rotation then something has moved and should be checked.

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