1.2M Ku-BAND PRODELIN (Stripped Holes)

[wallyhts]

Hi,

Thanks to everyone for helping to identify dish.

However on the back the four holes are stripped the screws will not stay in. This will be a permanent dish so its OK if i never can take the screws out again.

What kind of Epoxy/glue etc... should I use?

I have attached the data sheet.

Thanks

 

[Larobpra]

I would drill the holes through to the face of the dish and install carriage bolts.

 

[Anole]

just brainstorming...

I would go for a serviceable and removable solution, not a permanent one which could never again be removed.

From the PDF docs, it looks like "item 6" is a hex head, coarse pitch bolt, designed to cut threads directly into the molded plastic/fiberglass of the dish.
I would have expected something a little more sophisticated for such a professional dish.

Here are some ideas I had, and maybe others could comment:
- drill out and press in a suitable threaded brass insert
- drill out and screw in a helicoil .
- press just enough soft metal into the too-large hole (lead fishing sinkers / large diameter solder) and reinstall the old screw
- visit hardware store and look for expanding picture hangers - there are many designs; maybe one would work
- fill the hole with epoxy or hot melt glue (?), redrill and reinstall the old screw

But you know, I really like this one a whole lot!

I would drill the holes through to the face of the dish and install carriage bolts.

Carriage bolts have a square shaft just under the head.
You might use a small needle-file from the front of the dish to square up the hole.

 

[Wescopc]

One question - do you have the original "high/low" (item 6) bolt? If not - the dish may not be stripped but won't engage a standard machine screw. If you don't have the correct bolt - you could contact PRODELIN and see if they are available. I too would consider the carriage bolt idea - Channel Master used through bolts on many of their dishes.
Bob

 

[wallyhts]

One question - do you have the original "high/low" (item 6) bolt?

No, I lost them and tryed stanard screws. I think your right i will call prodelin on monday and see hopefully that will work much easier then drilling them out but thats an awesome idea which will by next if i can't order new ones.

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[whatchel1]

No, I lost them and tryed stanard screws. I think your right i will call prodelin on monday and see hopefully that will work much easier then drilling them out but thats an awesome idea which will by next if i can't order new ones.

Thanks Larobpra, Anole and wescopc http://www.satelliteguys.us/member.php?u=25260http://www.satelliteguys.us/member.php?u=25856http://www.satelliteguys.us/member.php?u=25856

Really the better answer is the carriage bolts than the ones Prodelin supplies.