Prevents Nuts and Bolts from Loosening with Vibration
Our 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Threadlocker TL90 hardens and seals threaded assemblies to resist vibration and prevent loosening or leakage of secured fasteners. Applying this adhesive to fasteners after tightening seals out moisture and prevents corrosion. Application is fast and easy with just a targeted squeeze of the bottle. The anaerobic formulation begins to cure quickly into a polymer that seals, secures, and retains. An activator can be used for even faster cure or larger gap sizes. This very low viscosity adhesive flows into threads after parts are assembled and loosens when needed with regular hand tools.
Recommended Applications
- Threadlocking of screws, bolts and nuts after assembly
- Applications vary by temperature resistance, removability and oil tolerance
Eliminates the Need for Lock Washers and Other Locking Components
Our 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Threadlocker TL90 is effective for locking, vibration resistance, sealing, and bonding threaded assemblies. Places where it is useful include machine tool access bolts, hydraulic system bolts, gear box/driveshaft bolts, bearing cover cap screws, countersunk screws and conveyor roller bolts.
Understanding Anaerobic Adhesives
Anaerobic adhesives are uniquely formulated to cure in the absence of oxygen. The term “anaerobic” means “living without air” and when the oxygen is excluded, a chemical chain reaction begins that causes the adhesive to polymerize. Contact with metal speeds the polymerization process and rapidly accelerates the curing process, forming tough cross-linked plastic that provides aggressive adhesion with effective shear strength.
More commonly referred to as threadlockers, pipe sealants, retaining compounds, and gasket makers, these adhesives are often used to enhance the seal, or holding force, in the threads of joined fastener systems such as nut-and-bolt assemblies. A nut-and-bolt assembly may have as little as 15% metal-to-metal contact and even a small amount of anaerobic adhesive readily fills any air voids between the threads and then hardens to a thermoset plastic. These unique adhesives are easy-to-dispense, cure rapidly, and provide effective torque strength while resisting temperature and vibration and sealing out moisture and gasses to protect against corrosion. Anaerobic adhesives can decrease manufacturing costs, enhance equipment reliability, minimize aftermarket breakdown, and reduce warranty claims.

Dynabrade 40320 Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 62605, Scotch-Weld Threadlocker TL42, Blue, 10 mL Bottle, 7100039190, 10/case
Dynabrade 90875 2" Dia. Super Fine NWN DynaBrite Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
Dynabrade 90267 3-1/2" W x 15-1/2" L 40 Grit A/Z DynaCut Belt, 10/pack
3M 16553, Scotch-Brite Extra Duty Hand Pad 6444, 6 in x 9 in, 7000028548, 60/Case
Standard Abrasives 713066, PSA A/O Disc, 8 in x NH, 60, 7010370082
3M 26612, Accuspray Atomizing Head Refill Pack for 3M PPS Series 2.0,Blue, 1.2 mm, 7100143442 (4 Nozzles/Kit)
Dynabrade 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander
Dynabrade 96101 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR 24 Per Box
Dynabrade 94851 12' Max Flow 5/16" I.D. Air Hose Assembly, Male (1/4") / Male (1/4") Fitting Ends Included
3M 77197, Scotch-Brite™ Roloc™ Deburr and Finish PRO Unitized Wheel,TR, 3 in x 1/8 in x NH, 8C CRS+, 7100109130, 40/box
Dynabrade 95842 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Pint
Dynabrade 94865 Air Hose 3/8" (10 mm) I.D. x 15 mm (O.D.)
Standard Abrasives 873273, S/C Unitized Wheel, 732, 6 in x 1/4 in x 1/2 in, 7010301203
Dynabrade 11684 Dynabelter Contact Arm Assembly 4" DIA X 5/8" W., 40 Duro Serrated
Dynabrade 13509 Dynastraight Finishing Tool, Rear Exhaust, 6,000 RPM, 5/8" (16 mm) or 1" (25 mm) Dia. Arbor
3M 29858, Sanding Screen, 80 grit, 12 in x 18 in, 7100161088
3M 05442, Stikit Soft Hand Block, 2-3/4 x 5 in, 7000045435
Dynabrade 64350 26" W x 36" L (660 mm W x 914 mm L) Metal Capture Downdraft Station, 230 V (AC)
Dynabrade 51860 1.0 hp Trim Router (Complete), 20,000 RPM, 1/4 Collet
3M™ 07012, Supplied Air Hose W-9435-100/07012(AAD), 100 ft, 3/8 in ID, Industrial Interchange Fittings, High Pressure, 7000005375, 1 EA/Case
3M 62661, Scotch-Weld General Purpose Retaining Compound RT09, Green, 10 mL Bottle, 7100039228, 10/case 
