Inlex Locking Ltd

Inlex Locking Ltd are the threadlocking and sealing specialists in the UK, based in Wolverhampton who provide a comprehensive range of thread locking and sealant products for today’s high-tech fastening applications.

Applied via robotic and automated equipment using the latest technologies, application of reactive microencapsulated adhesives and non-reactive thread and underhead sealants systems provide the solution to the perennial problems of sealing metal to metal joints, whilst not affecting the integrity of the joint. The latest technology at Inlex allows duplex patches to be applied featuring two different products on the same fastener or, if required, single application of the same material on both thread and underhead in one application.

Sealing systems such as Precote® 5 and 15 from omniTECHNIK, Microseal 204 prevents potential problems such as water ingress for sealing on fluid tanks, roof channels. This can also provides vibration protection and elevated temperature solutions to service performance of unsealed systems. Both reactive and non-reactive sealants as well as Inlex Locking Ltd Rimlex® systems are pre-applied to threads or underhead forms, away from the joint assembly area, ensuring the correct amount is applied. These dry films are highly visible, elastic, none hardening and dispensed in accurate amounts ensuring robust and consistent joints.

The range of reactive locking systems cover most of the popular products available, such as Precote® 30, 80 and 85, 3Ms 2353 and 2510. In addition, prevailing Nylon 11 torque patch systems in blue, red  and other bespoke colours are available. These products can readily be applied to most substrates and commercial finishes, and are currently specified by a number of major OEMs in automotive, defence and other industries. Inlex also specialise in the selective application of lubricants a range of pre-applied dry to touch patch systems are available including Top 300 and Torque Tip and feature in Inlex Locking Ltd portfolio of services.

Automatic inspection of fasteners is also an Inlex speciality. Inspection for non-conforming products and contamination is complemented by automatic crack detection services. Inlex, with its sister company W.E.P. provides a ‘one stop shop’ for the complete plating, patching and inspection of fasteners for manufacturers and users.

Value added services like packing and assembly are also available, so any specific project enquiries can be reviewed on a case by case basis with the sales team at Inlex.