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abidingabi authored Jul 17, 2024
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:alt: picture of a countersunk head bolt
:width: 150px

These bolts have a flat head, these can be used in countersunk holes to achieve a flush surface finish.
These bolts have a cone-shaped head, and can be used in countersunk (cone-shaped) holes to achieve a flush surface finish.

**Grub Screws**

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.. note:: It is highly recommended that teams use Loctite on all motor and :term:`servo <Servo>` mounts, as well as any mechanism prone to vibration.

.. danger:: Blue or red Loctite should not be used with brittle plastics such as polycarbonate. This is known to cause the plastic to crack. Instead, either use a `cyanoacrolate based glue <https://www.loctiteproducts.com/products/central-pdp.html/loctite-super-pro-gel/SAP_0201DGL029Z5.html>`_ or use a `screw with a nylon patch <https://www.mcmaster.com/products/screws/socket-head-screws~/18-8-stainless-steel-thread-locking-socket-head-screws/>`_ as this will not damage the plastic.
.. danger:: **THE BOTTLE COLOR AND THE FLUID COLOR ARE REVERSED.** When we refer to the "color", we mean the fluid color. Blue loctite usually comes in a red bottle.
.. danger::

Blue or red Loctite should not be used with brittle plastics such as polycarbonate. This is known to cause the plastic to crack. Instead, either use a `cyanoacrolate based glue <https://www.loctiteproducts.com/products/central-pdp.html/loctite-super-pro-gel/SAP_0201DGL029Z5.html>`_ or use a `screw with a nylon patch <https://www.mcmaster.com/products/screws/socket-head-screws~/18-8-stainless-steel-thread-locking-socket-head-screws/>`_ as this will not damage the plastic.

Also note: **THE BOTTLE COLOR AND THE FLUID COLOR ARE REVERSED.** When we refer to the "color", we mean the fluid color. Blue loctite usually comes in a red bottle.

.. figure:: images/loctite.png
:alt: A red bottle containing blue (removable) loctite, and a blue bottle containing red (permament) loctite
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