Thread: Loctite Freeze and release

They must have improved freezer sprays.

I tried the technique over 20 years ago but with no success. I used freezer sprays used in electronics.

Best stuff I ever used on seized/rusted fasteners is Chemsearch "Yield". I call it miracle fluid. An industrial product, expensive, but worth it. You may not find it in hardware stores or auto. stores. Usually stocked by engineer's suppliers like Blackwood's.

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

Best stuff I ever used on seized/rusted fasteners is Chemsearch "Yield". I call it miracle fluid. An industrial product, expensive, but worth it. You may not find it in hardware stores or auto. stores. Usually stocked by engineer's suppliers like Blackwood's.

Chemsearch stuff still available Brian ?
I haven't seen it for 20 years, back when I was an apprenstice. We used to use a range of their products, from yield to their anti-seize to Resist-X which is brilliant at protecting machined parts and castings from corrosion while in storage.

It is good stuff. Except some silly bugger had his finger just in the spray without realising and froze the tip of his finger!! sore!!

yep but it can be a bit narky on nuts.. its best reserved for studs and bolts that are in recessed threads.

oh its also good at chilling beer.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

yep but it can be a bit narky on nuts.. its best reserved for studs and bolts that are in recessed threads.

oh its also good at chilling beer.

Now we're getting to the Nuts and Bolts of it

Thanks !!!!!!
Seen the adds,been meaning to ask if anybodys used it.
Living in the country with no real mechanical back up available locally I tend to be real carefull when undoing stuff that may snap,brake fluid is my favorite weapon.Once busted out comes the mig if possible.
How much do they peddle the stuff for,your first unborn child I suspect.
Will get a can for the next time I need to freeze my nuts.
Thanks
Andrew

Originally Posted by rick130

Chemsearch stuff still available Brian ?
I haven't seen it for 20 years, back when I was an apprenstice. We used to use a range of their products, from yield to their anti-seize to Resist-X which is brilliant at protecting machined parts and castings from corrosion while in storage.

Yes, Chensearch are in Alexandria, Sydney. A 'phone call might get the name of a stockist. I bought a couple of cases of Yield at a liquidator's auction last year. Sold it off at swap meets. Regret not keeping more for myself.