SEALANT CAP

摘要

An improved process for applying sealant to the backside of fasteners. Preferred embodiments of the present invention use a novel sealant cap as a mold for applying sealant. Embodiments of the present invention are especially suited for applying sealant to the backside of fasteners used in aircraft production. In preferred embodiments, the sealant caps allow the application of a metered amount of sealant only at the required/desired locations around an installed aircraft fastening element. Embodiments of the present invention thus prevent the over/under application of sealant and reduce the amount of time required to seal a fastener.

主权项

1. A sealant cap for applying a sealant to the portion of a fastener comprising: a sealant cap with a reservoir for holding a quantity of sealant; an alignment means for aligning the cap over the fastener; a sealant at least partially filling the reservoir.