RTL FASTENERS BONDED WASHER AND SERVO MOUNTING SCREW SET
New Products that are Worth a Closer Look
THE BONDED WASHER AND Servo Mounting Screw Set from RTL Fasteners includes 596 pieces of quality hardware for $39.55. When thinking about the most common hardware used in model aircraft, servo mounting screws are definitely high on the list. Having the washer attached helps to distribute the load from the screw and makes sure you can’t lose the washer in the process.
I’ve found myself replacing the included screws on several of my servos during installation in an aircraft, and using a 5/64 hex will ensure that you don’t strip the screws, which can happen with lesser-quality Phillips and flat-head screws. If you have ever had to remove a stripped screw from inside an airplane fuselage or inside a wing, you’ll appreciate never having to worry about that again!
Also included are 50 #2 and 50 #4 nylon washers if you want to further distribute the load or don’t want to risk damaging the item the screws are securing. The outside diameter of these washers is 1/4 inch.
The rubber-backed, steel-bonded washers don’t slip, and the neoprene rubber stands up to fuel residue and cleaning agents. The bonded washers are excellent for securing cowlings and canopies because the rubber backing won’t damage the surface and will help prevent cracking. The rubber backing also helps ensure that the screws don’t vibrate loose. This is especially helpful with gas- and glow-powered models.
Contents
Bonded Washers
(24) #4
(24) #6
(24) #8/10
(24) 1/4 inch
Socket Head/Washer Head Screws
(100) 2 x 5/16
(100) 2 x 7/16
(100) 2 x 9/16
(50) 3 x 7/16
(50) 3 x 5/8
(50) #2 nylon washers
(50) #4 nylon washers
The #4 bonded washers will work with nearly all of the #2 screws. The bonded washers can also be used with popular-size metric hardware (M2, M2.5, M3, M4, and M5 screws and bolts).
If you are interested in having quality hardware on hand when the need arises, RTL Fasteners products are worth a closer look.
SOURCES:
RTL Fasteners
(800) 239-6010
www.rtlfasters.com
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4105 Fieldstone Rd., Champaign IL 61822; Tel.: (800) 338-4639; website: www.horizonhobby.com/spektrum/
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