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
セキュリティ関連のネジ接続が外された／緩んだことをすぐに見分けるために、ネジ不正防止塗料をTorque loosening indicatorとして使用します。
Visual inspection marker
ネジが適切に接続されたこと、あるいはその他の部品が確認／使用されたことを示すために、ネジ不正防止塗料をVisual inspection markerとして使用します。
Tamper indicator
ネジ接続や部品が不正に取り外されたことを示すために、ネジ不正防止塗料をTamper indicatorとして使用します。
Assigment indicator
どの製造過程（例：製造、取付、点検）でその部品が使用されたかを示すために、ネジ不正防止塗料をAssigment indicatorとして使用します。
Threadlocker
ネジ接続を保証するために、ネジ不正防止塗料をThreadlockerとして使用します。
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.
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