Grub screw blanking.
Grub screw blanking.
(OP)
Hi Everyone,
I have just joined today and could really do with some help?
I am trying to find out whether anyone knows if grubscrews are used in any kind of application and then blanked of to prevent tampering or removal.
If anyone has any information regarding this i would be most grateful.
Rick
I have just joined today and could really do with some help?
I am trying to find out whether anyone knows if grubscrews are used in any kind of application and then blanked of to prevent tampering or removal.
If anyone has any information regarding this i would be most grateful.
Rick





RE: Grub screw blanking.
RE: Grub screw blanking.
You could use permanent loc-tite (requires heat to remove).
Someone out there must have tamper proof set screws. A quick google found a lot of hits, but no one actually shows a tamper proof set screw on their website. These guys can probably make them: http://www.brycefastener.com/products.htm
Regards,
Aaron
RE: Grub screw blanking.
I hate set screws. They damage the parts they are clamping. Their holding torque (force?) is limited. They are not reliable in a variable torque application.
If you want a permanent shaft assembly, apply retaining compound like Loctite 680. The set screw makes a good fixturing device. It won't matter if someone removes it later. Read the Loctite instructions. A lot of materials are inactive and require primer.
My set screws are impossible to remove because I do not use set screws.
RE: Grub screw blanking.
What is Engineering anyway: FAQ1088-1484: In layman terms, what is "engineering"?
RE: Grub screw blanking.
Yes.
Why did you ask?
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Grub screw blanking.
Thanks for the response.
It is regarding a patent.
We supply a device that fits with grubscrews into a HGV fuel tank to stop diesel being stolen.
One of competitors has filed a patent basically preventing us using grub screws in our application.
Our lawyers are trying to get as much evidence as possible showing grubscrews being used in a similar manner on other applications i.e a tube within a tube secured by grubscrews or other fixings and then blanked off.
If you know of anything and can be of help I would be most greatful.
Rick
RE: Grub screw blanking.
Just my $.02.
Regards,
Aaron