Copper slip
"Copper is used in some anti-seize formulations to prevent galling in high temperature applications where the organic portion of the grease will be cooked out. It serves NO function at ordinary temperatures " Be warned. It camn also galvanically corrode some metals. Anecdotally most report issues with aluminium Thick grease is all you need to keep a low temperature joint free to unscrew. Or for the real mcCoy https://www.molyslip.co.uk/products/...mbly/alumslip/ -- "It is an established fact to 97% confidence limits that left wing conspirators see right wing conspiracies everywhere" |
Copper slip
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The Natural Philosopher wrote: "Copper is used in some anti-seize formulations to prevent galling in high temperature applications where the organic portion of the grease will be cooked out. It serves NO function at ordinary temperatures " Be warned. It camn also galvanically corrode some metals. Anecdotally most report issues with aluminium Anecdotally being the important word. Thick grease is all you need to keep a low temperature joint free to unscrew. You'd think it was a rare and expensive material. It is ideal for things that can get hot. Exhaust fittings, wheels and brake pads. So if you've bought it for that, just use for anything that needs an anti-seize compound, but not a lubricant. -- wife. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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