Problem Solver

The left column lists some common problems and needs. Find the product or products recommended in the corresponding right column.

We're also constantly working to find new ways to solve your manufacturing problems so if you don't see the solution here, contact a Nylok sales representative or one of our global facilities and let them help you solve your problem.

Loosening/Vibration/NVH

	common problem or need		recommended products
	Loosening screws due to vibration		PRECOTE 85, NYLOK BLUE PATCH
	Rattling or noise		NYSTAY, NYSEAL, NYPLAS
	Transportation loosening		PRECOTE, NYSTAY, NYLOK BLUE PATCH
	Washer retention		NYSTAY
	Noise dampening		NYPLAS or NYSEAL

Sealing

	common problem or need		recommended products
	Elimination of pipe tape		PRECOTE 5, PRECOTE, NYLOK BLUE PATCH
	Seal out water and dust		NYPLAS, NYSEAL
	Seal out chemicals (gas, oil, fuel, etc)		NYSEAL
	Leaking under the head		NYPLAS or NYSEAL
	Thread Leaking		PRECOTE 5, PRECOTE, NYLOK BLUE PATCH

Thread Locking and Sealing

	common problem or need		recommended products
	Locking - all types		NYLOK BLUE PATCH, PRECOTE 85 , PELLET, STRIP, NYTEMP
	Locking - High temp		NYTEMP
	Plastic nut & bolt locking		NYLOK PELLET
	Miniature screw		NYLOK BLUE PATCH, PRECOTE 85

Galling/Seizing

	common problem or need		recommended products
	Mating parts are galling/seizing		NYPLATE
	Stainless assembly galling		NYTORQ, NYPLATE
	Anti-seize to 1300 degrees F		NYPLATE
	Thread galling		NYTORQ, NYPLATE

Thread Masking Protection

	common problem or need		recommended products
	Paint thread protection		NYCOTE
	Thread masking		NYCOTE
	Protection from weld spatter		NYCOTE
	Electrodeposited coatings		NYCOTE

Assembly Aids

	common problem or need		recommended products
	Pre-Assembly Aid		NYSTAY
	Assembly ready parts (locking, sealing, thread protection, cost savings, worker friendly, internal & external parts)		NYLOK BLUE PATCH, PRECOTE 5
	High breakaway low assembly torque		PRECOTE 85
	Consistent lock nut torque w/ no galling		NYTORQ, NYPLATE

Thread Locking and Sealing

	common problem or need	recommended products
	Eliminate mess & EPA problems w/ plant applied bottle adhesives	PRECOTE 85

Other Problems

	common problem or need	recommended products
	Rusting	NYPLATE