The following processes make threaded fasteners of all sizes and configurations self-locking and self-sealing. They can be used with both male and female threads and leave fasteners fully adjustable. The ND Patches are Automotive and Military Approved.
ND Patch
Locking, Sealing, Reusable, Factory Pre-Applied
The ND Patch is completely dry, fused to the fastener, and requires no curing time after installation.
ND 360-degree Ring-Patch
Locking, Sealing, Reusable, Factory Pre-Applied
The ND 360-Degree Ring-Patch is completely dry, fused to the fastener, and requires no curing time after installation.
ND Pell-It
Locking, Sealing, Reusable, Factory Pre-Applied
The ND Pell-It is a special, tough nylon plug that is inserted into a drilled hole and makes any threaded fastener self-locking and self-sealing while leaving it fully adjustable. In addition to nylon, ND Pell-It is also available in KEL-F and Vespel for extremely high temperature applications.
ND microspheres
Locking, Sealing, Bonding, Factory Pre-Applied
The micro-encapsulated adhesive market is no longer dominated by makers of expensive brand name products. ND Microspheres is an affordable, equivalent-quality alternative to brand name micro-encapsulated adhesives. It is offered in epoxy formulation, and is available pre-applied.
nd vibra-tite
Locking, Sealing, Re-Usable, Factory Pre-Applied, Minimizes Galling/Stripping
This low-cost blend of acrylic resins makes any threaded fastener self-locking and self-sealing, preventing it from loosening even under extreme vibration. Vibra-tite is available factory pre-applied. Once coated, the parts can be stored indefinitely before use. In addition, ND Vibra-tite is Military Approved.
ND, ND Patch, ND 360o Ring-Patch, ND Pell-It, ND Microspheres, and ND Vibra-tite
are all registered trademarks of ND Industries, Inc.
Thread-Locking products can be added to:
How to Order
Just add the appropriate thread-locking designation to our product number.
Here's an example of NDPATCH added to a hex male-female standoff number:
4500-440-SS-PL
Thread-locking product designations
ND PATCH PL
ND 360BC RING PATCH RP
ND PELL-IT PI
ND MICROSPHERES MS
ND VIBRA-TITE VT
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