Every year, fans of the Winter X games see snowmobile racers battle the elements and the laws of gravity to perform amazing feats—including long distance jumps and double back flips. What the fans don’t see is the ongoing battle between fasteners and vibration within every bolted joint of the snowmobile.

Polaris Industries Inc. is a leading manufacturer of snowmobiles, and it sponsors the Polaris Racing team that participates on the snowcross racing circuit. The team’s members frequently win medals at the X Games and other snowcross events. Polaris’ design engineers always specify the use of Loctite threadlockers on fasteners to keep them secure.