I have some machine screws that I need to screw into a metal structure (threaded). The machine screw needs to tighten down and hold another piece of metal, but I don't want it tight since I want the middle piece to be able to pivot and spin as needed. I feel that a nylon lock nut would be ideal for what I want (if the other side of the screw was accessible), but it's not.
So my question, is there a certain type of thread locking compound that would work best at keeping a machine screw locked in place while that screw isn't torqued at all? It's a fairly high vibration assembly, so I'm afraid that if I don't do anything, the screw will back out. I'd prefer it to be removable, so my first choice was to use a medium thread locker, or Vibra-tite VC-3, which I think both would be adequate, but I'm curious if there's a better product out there.
Thanks, I hope my description made sense!
So my question, is there a certain type of thread locking compound that would work best at keeping a machine screw locked in place while that screw isn't torqued at all? It's a fairly high vibration assembly, so I'm afraid that if I don't do anything, the screw will back out. I'd prefer it to be removable, so my first choice was to use a medium thread locker, or Vibra-tite VC-3, which I think both would be adequate, but I'm curious if there's a better product out there.
Thanks, I hope my description made sense!