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Re: VEXpro 2015 Product line launch

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Originally Posted by Mr V View Post
I have found that Nylock nuts and bolts do not vibrate loose in FRC applications and if there is a situation where a Nylock is not suitable then we use medium strength thread locker. Once I introduced thread locker to the team there have not been any instances were a fastener came loose.

Where to you find rivet nuts that go in a 1/4" hole all the ones I've ever found use the annoying 19/64" bit. Because it is a less than common size we keep it in the kit with the rivet nuts so it is there when we need it.
Our 2007 Aim high robot vibrated 1/4-20 nylon lock nuts off... multiple times...
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