Bäder® – Lackfabrik Bäder

Application of torque sealant on an aircraft

Torque sealant and its range of applications

Although torque sealants can look back on almost 60 years of existence (Lackfabrik Bäder GmbH & Co. KG has been selling torque sealants since 1962), their general function and thus their range of applications is, if at all, only very sparsely documented. There are several reasons for this.

First, the torque sealant market can be considered small in relative terms compared to other industries, which is why there is only limited public interest in it. Secondly, the term "torque sealant" can be confusing, as it describes only part of its range of applications.

Nevertheless, torque sealants are used extensively in a variety of industries. These include, among others, the automotive industry, the aviation and aerospace industry, the rail and railroad industry or, for example, manufacturers and service providers of fairground rides. The bottom line is that it is hard to find industries in the manufacturing sector that do not have some contact with torque sealants. Why? Because screws are used everywhere. And where there are screws, there is usually torque sealant.

Due to the wide range of applications of torque sealants five different main fields of application have emerged over the years.

Torque loosening indicator

Torque sealant is used as a torque loosening indicator to immediately detect loosening of safety-related fasteners.

A wind turbine secured with torque sealant
A wind turbine secured with torque sealant

Visual inspection marker

Torque sealant is used as a visual inspection marker to indicate that a bolted joint has already been properly tightened or any other workpiece has been inspected/approved.

A rail secured with torque sealant
A rail secured with torque sealant

Tamper indicator

Torque sealant is used as a tamper indicator to indicate whether threaded connections or components have been loosened without authorization.

A laptop secured with torque sealant
A laptop secured with torque sealant

Assignment indicator

Torque sealant is used as an assignment indicator to indicate which point in the production chain (e.g., production, installation, maintenance etc.) worked last on the workpiece at hand.

A switch cabinet secured with torque sealant
A switch cabinet secured with torque sealant

Threadlocker

Tamper proof sealant is used as a threadlocker to secure threaded connections.

A roller coaster secured with torque sealant
A roller coaster secured with torque sealant

Due to the many different fields of application, there are many different terms that can be assigned to the umbrella term "torque sealant". These include: torque seal; torque seal paint; tamper proof sealant; tamper proof indicator paste; torque inspection seal; torque indicator paste; torque stripe; witness mark; marking ink; screw protection varnish.

If you have any further questions on this subject, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Take a look at our products

Tube - Schraubensicherungslack Standard Reihe

Flow

Torque sealant

Standard range

Our Schraubensicherungslack Standard (torque sealant) is the essential tool to protect, mark, fill and seal work involving all kinds of screw securing jobs.

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Tube - Schraubensicherungslack Zero Reihe

Sustainability

Medium-Flow

Torque sealant

Zero range

Our Zero range is the first 100% water-based securing lacquer system that works completely without organic solvents (VOC-free).

Tube - Schraubensicherungslack Fast Dry Reihe

Extremely fast drying

Anti-Flow

Torque sealant

Fast Dry range

Our Fast Dry range is an extremely fast drying torque sealant (tamper proof sealant), which is characterized by an excellent anti-flow behavior and good adhesion properties.

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Sustainability

Flow

Zero range

Brush Marker

It comes with an integrated brush for easy application. It is ideal for use on rotary controls to ensure that factory settings do not change under the effect of vibration.

Dangerous goods free in the air

Sustainability

Flow

Zero range

High Precision Marker

Our High Precision Marker enables highly precise and clean work on the smallest parts.

Flasche - Universal Schraubensicherungslack Entferner

Accessories

Universal Tamper Proof Sealant Remover

Ideal geeignet zum schnellen Lösen von Schraubensicherungslacken (Plombier-/Signierlacken)

Zubehör für Schraubensicherungslack

Accessories

Passendes Zubehör

We supply an extensive range of accessories to match our torque sealants (tamper proof sealants).