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Q: I think my bolts are galling to the heat exchanger I’m working with because now they won’t budge at all. Guessing I will have to break them to get them out. I don’t want to have this keep happening – so is there any way to prevent this from happening in … Continue reading

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Q: Are galvanic corrosion and galling the same? A: Galvanic corrosion and galling are actually very different. One causes accelerated corrosion while the other cause the threads to seize. Galvanic corrosion is when two dissimilar metals are brought in contact with a solution or moisture – most commonly, salt water. … Continue reading

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Q: Do you have any finishes that you can recommend to add to the studs/nuts to prevent galling? A: Regarding galling there are a few things that could be done depending on your application’s needs. 1) The easiest and cheapest solution is to use an anti-seizing lubricant. We sell one that might … Continue reading

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