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Treating bolted surfaces to allow slip

Treating bolted surfaces to allow slip

Treating bolted surfaces to allow slip

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I have a bolted connection to a tube on top of a tall building which is exposed to a large temperature variance.

I am looking to do a snug tight bolted connection, but I need to coat the bearing surfaces with a paint  that will encourage slip from temperature expansion.

Are there any paints/coatings that are suitable for this?

csd

RE: Treating bolted surfaces to allow slip

I have been told the only effective way of assuring slipage is to use teflon bearing pads.  You might contact Con-Serv, Inc. or Fluorgold.

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