silversand
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Absolutely excellent article! Thanks for Posting.
Quote:2. Lubricating the internal and/or external threads frequently eliminates thread galling. The suggested lubricants should contain substantial amounts of molybdenum disulfide (moly), graphite, mica, or talc.
This is what we've done right from the start (for 7 years now) on our Torklift tiedowns (lubing every week with high moly oil).
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JumboJet
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I received a reply back from Torklift - 2 new Fastguns are on their way to me - under warranty. I will definitely begin a periodic lubrication of the threaded rods and nuts.
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JumboJet
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Here is an update from Jack Kay - "The problem Matt was referring to regarding a "few" that had previously had the problem is not related to a stainless galling problem, but was related to a small quantity of threaded rods that made it past QC controls that had the threads in the rod cut very slightly out of tolerance resulting in the problem you are seeing. The Fastgun stainless steel design has been in use for many many years and has shown no issues with stainless thread galling besides the few mentioned above where the minor thread tolerance was associated, all of which have been captured and dealt with (as far as we are aware), obviously your pair was among them."
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DWeikert
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JumboJet wrote:Here is an update from Jack Kay - "The problem Matt was referring to regarding a "few" that had previously had the problem is not related to a stainless galling problem, but was related to a small quantity of threaded rods that made it past QC controls that had the threads in the rod cut very slightly out of tolerance resulting in the problem you are seeing. The Fastgun stainless steel design has been in use for many many years and has shown no issues with stainless thread galling besides the few mentioned above where the minor thread tolerance was associated, all of which have been captured and dealt with (as far as we are aware), obviously your pair was among them."
Thanks for sharing that.
Think I'm still going to lube mine, just in case... 
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big whitey
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DWeikert wrote:JumboJet wrote:Here is an update from Jack Kay - "The problem Matt was referring to regarding a "few" that had previously had the problem is not related to a stainless galling problem, but was related to a small quantity of threaded rods that made it past QC controls that had the threads in the rod cut very slightly out of tolerance resulting in the problem you are seeing. The Fastgun stainless steel design has been in use for many many years and has shown no issues with stainless thread galling besides the few mentioned above where the minor thread tolerance was associated, all of which have been captured and dealt with (as far as we are aware), obviously your pair was among them."
Thanks for sharing that.
Think I'm still going to lube mine, just in case...
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Kudos(sp) to Tork Lift for doing the right thing for the right reasons,may others in the RV industry wise up and follow their example.
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Bubtoofat
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Good job Tork Lift
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jimh425
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FWIW, I have 6 year old SS fastguns with no issues. Glad to know that Torq Lift stands by their products once again! 
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Joners
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Mix up some isopropyl alcohol and graphite and apply on threads with a small brush.
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Steelhog
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About the best over the counter anti-sieze for stainless steels is molybdenum disulfide based grease. Jet Lube MP-50 is one of the premium brands. If you have a friend in the waterblasting/autoclave industry they might be able to get you some "blue goop". Swagelock sells it through distributors and it is pricey. I worked with 60,000 to 100,000 PSI waterjet systems and it about the only thing that absolutely prevents SS galling. It is waterproof and sticks to anything. Typical anti-sieze is copper based and is not suggested for SS. There are some high nickel compounds out there that are OK/fair for low load applications.
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Raften
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I learned a long time ago to always use anti-seize on SST threads. Just try to keep it from getting on your hands and clothing as it is hard to get off.
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