Timeline for How can I stop bolts from loosening over time?
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| Jan 23, 2023 at 19:22 | comment | added | Darrel Hoffman | Also safety wire requires a fixed point to tie the other end to, often another bolt if there's one close enough. These are definitely still in use in modern industrial/military installations, but the place they're installed generally has to be designed to use them. | |
| Jan 23, 2023 at 11:45 | comment | added | RedSonja | But you have to check that the wire is running the right way - to tighten, not to loosen. Don't ask how I know that. | |
| Jan 23, 2023 at 8:54 | comment | added | vidarlo | Not only aircraft. It's used in industry in general where positive locking is required. It also makes inspection very easy, which has a benefit in some industries. If wire is undamaged, bolt is OK. | |
| Jan 23, 2023 at 7:24 | comment | added | RedSonja | Goodness yes, I remember doing this as an apprentice. | |
| Jan 23, 2023 at 2:14 | comment | added | DKNguyen | Probably too hardcore | |
| Jan 22, 2023 at 21:47 | history | answered | blacksmith37 | CC BY-SA 4.0 |