Screw Compresor Bearing Failure Applying Loctite between the inner ring and locknut is dangerous in this context because that interface is part of a precision axial location and clamping system. Instead of clean metal-to-metal face contact, you introduced an intermediate material that can: So the Loctite did two bad things at the same time: A) Loading problem It created … Continue reading Why the Loctite caused Compressor Bearing Failure