Controlled Thread Friction for Consistent Fastener Assembly
Precote® Top 100 is a dry, wax-based friction control coating designed to reduce underhead and thread friction, support more consistent torque-tension performance, and provide temporary corrosion protection for threaded fasteners.
In many fastener assemblies, friction variation can create inconsistent clamp load, torque scatter, stick-slip, fretting, and avoidable installation challenges. Precote® Top 100 helps manufacturers improve assembly control by applying a dry, tack-free friction control coating directly to threaded fasteners before installation.
As a licensed applicator of Precote® products, Forest City Technologies supports customers that need consistent fastener performance, scalable production coating, and application-specific guidance for friction-controlled threaded joints.
Application Areas
Precote® Top 100 can be used across a wide range of threaded fastener applications, especially in serial production environments where consistent assembly behavior is important.
- Automotive and e-mobility assemblies
- Electronics and electrical components
- Electric motors
- Household appliances
- Office machines and computer industry applications
- Two-wheel vehicle assemblies
- General industrial threaded joints
Technical Snapshot
| Product Type | Film-forming wax-based friction control coating |
|---|---|
| Color | Transparent |
| Melting Point | +130°C / +270°F |
| Coefficient of Friction | μ Thread: 0.09–0.15, depending on dilution and application conditions |
| Processing Options | Partial coating or dip-and-spin application |
| Storage Stability | Coated threads: up to 4 years at max. 30°C and max. 65% relative humidity, subject to packaging guidance |
Where It Fits in the Friction Control Navigation
