Plugging threaded holes while galvanizing
Plugging threaded holes while galvanizing
(OP)
I am trying to find a way to plug or protect threaded holes while galvanizing to eliminate chasing the threads. This would also eliminate a set up and tap process. I have heard that Liquid Nails works with limited success, but there has to be a cleaner way out there. Thanks.





RE: Plugging threaded holes while galvanizing
RE: Plugging threaded holes while galvanizing
RE: Plugging threaded holes while galvanizing
RE: Plugging threaded holes while galvanizing
Galvanizing is not a plating process. The part is cleaned in a acid tank and flushed allowed to dry and then dipped in molten zinc. The molten zinc will fill the threads, not just change the size.
rlangdon
If you can accept the threads not being coated silicone plugs can be used or slicone RTV can also be used. Make sure if you plug a hole there is no water trapped behind the plug.
RE: Plugging threaded holes while galvanizing
Are silicone plugs readily available, or would I have to fill the threaded holes with some sort of sealant. Also, are the plugs reusable/ or cheap. Thanks.
RE: Plugging threaded holes while galvanizing
If you are looking for a galvanizer use the following link.
This website has tecnical data available both on line and CD format.
http://www.galvanizeit.org/
RE: Plugging threaded holes while galvanizing