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04-02-2016 04:54 PM #1
Most anti-seize compounds are conductive (some more than others) and are designed for use on threaded appliances that need to complete a circuit (leak energy), spark plugs exc.. Most anti-corrosive compounds are NON conductive and designed to prevent corrosion and not leak electrical energy. The use of anti-corrosion compound on house current (120/220 volt, also used in high voltages) is to coat and prevent the metals from any corrosions that could be present and would harm (insulate) the mechanical make up of the connection, without allowing the energy transmitted through them to leak out via the compound itself conducting it.
Most automotive applications use anti-seize compounds (bolts, spark plugs exc..), as it is important for all components to conduct a good ground without interferences from corrosions. With the exception of anti-corrosion compounds being used on top of battery connections to prevent corrosion from forming without any leakage to surrounding surfaces.
Because of the coolants (usually mixed with water) and the 12 volt DC electrical systems that flows through our motors, electrically induced corrosions are always present, which can cause and speed up electrolysis. Anti-seizing compounds are used on all of our motor's grounding type and dissimilar metal connections to lesson this condition by allowing a lubricating protection that seals the connection while promoting its conductivity, thus lowering the chances of electrolysis forming between the mating surfaces.
The exception being where an appliance or bolt enters into the water and/or oiling systems and requires a better seal from their internal pressures.





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