NASA - i.e. space assets do not use "fluid" lubricants, as far as I know they
do not use any lubricants but for a very different reason. When the assets go
into space (vacuum) lubricants will out gas, these vapors will re-condense on
the optics. This deteriorates / makes optical systems non-useable. There are
almost no assets that do not have some type of optical system. So lubricants
are a major no-no.
Bob Kitterer
1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) - in storage
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes - in storage
On Jun 22, 2011, at 9:19 PM, Dave KK7SS wrote:
> A thought springs to mind.
>
> When I was contracted at NASA I was told that
> a) All bolts, nuts, etc were to be assembled dry (not lubricated),
> b) A lubricated bolt would not torque down correctly due to the change in
> friction and would be subject to greater stress.
>
> Is NordLock saying thats' wrong?
>
> --
> Dave G KK7SS
> Richland, WA
>
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