Blu-Coat? Thread Mask0 pages

BLU-COAT™ THREAD MASK

Blu-Coat™ thread mask is available for

applications where the hardware is installed

prior to painting. During assembly, the threads

of the mating hardware will remove paint,

electrodeposited automotive under coatings, and

weld spatter upon application of torque.

Use of such specially coated fasteners eliminates

the usual need to mask threads manually prior to

application of electrodeposited paints or primers.

As a result, value-added production benefits

and economies can be realized, since masking

materials (such as tape, plugs, or plastic caps)

and time-consuming masking-related tasks before

and after paint operations become unnecessary.

Due to the lubricity, coated fasteners can further

prove ideal where galling may be a concern, such

as those applications where a stainless-steel nut

must mate with a stainless screw.

All types of threaded fasteners can be treated

with this optional coating, including externally

and internally threaded types in sizes #6-32

and above. The coating preserves the integrity

of fastener threads and will not adversely affect

fastener plating.

BLU-COAT™ Thread Mask:

After painting

After mating hardware is installed

Blu-Coat™ thread mask makes it

easier to remove the paint when mating

fastener is applied. It takes a nominal

amount of torque to strip the paint off

during assembly, and some paint may

remain on the threads.

Service temperature range: -6S°F to +400° F/ -53.9°C to 204.4°C.

"BC" suffix will be added to part number to designate Blu-Coat

thread mask on a fastener.

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