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.

3M™ 72010, Replacement Filter Kit 523-01-29, 7000056891, 1 EA/Case
3M 29902, Sanding Screen, 150 Grit, 12 in x 18 in, 7100160763
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
Dynabrade 97571 1/2" NPT Male Safety Coupler
3M 45714, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 120+ X-weight, 3 in x NH, D/F 3HL, Die 300BE, 7100113113
3M 01326, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P240 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045069
3M 29831, Sanding Screen, 180 Grit, 18 in x NH, 7100160238
3M 86539, Scotch Super Glue Liquid AD110, .18 oz Bottle, 7000047665
3M 29858, Sanding Screen, 80 grit, 12 in x 18 in, 7100161088
3M 22393, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045093
3M™ 94275, Versaflo™ Gold Coated Tinted Over-Visor with UV/IR Protection M-967N, 70071696879, 1 EA/Case
3M 11137, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045094
3M 98242, Marine Adhesive Sealant 3000 UV, Black, 290 mL Cartridge, 7100111111, 12/Case
3M 51033, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TSM, 3 in, Die RS300VM, 7000148150
3M™ 53797, Flexible Diamond Belt 6451J, 1/2" Dia x 18" L, M125 Micron, Type G, Pattern B2, 7010509272
3M 11419, Roloc Disc 361F, P240 XF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7000045105
3M 22397, Roloc Disc 361F, 60 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in x NH, 7000045097
3M 16611, Accuspray Atomizing Head, Clear, 1.8 mm, 7000000500 (4 Nozzles/Kit)
3M 77116, Scotch Brite Roloc Deburr & Finish PRO Unitized Wheel, DP-UR, 4C Medium+, TR, 3 in x 1/4 in x NH, 7010295274
3M 71361, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 1200 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534916
3M 71358, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 600 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534894
Air Turbine Tools 310RSV - 1/4" Router Hand Tool Series, 30,000RPM, 33430
Standard Abrasives 531202, Quick Change Aluminum Oxide Resin Fiber Disc, 24, TN, Brown, 7 in, Die TN700BB, 7010369490, 25/case
3M 22407, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045099
3M 11412, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045092
Dynabrade 95843 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Gallon
NORTON 66254497068 - 3" Dia. Rapid Blend Vortex Disc, TR (TYPE III), Quick-Change Non-Woven, Medium, 25 Each
Norton 66261013403 - 3" X 1/2" Extra Coarse Grade Silicon Carbide Bear-Tex Rapid Strip TR Stripping Disc, 10 Each
Dynabrade 95848 Dynabrade Gear Oil
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belt, 1/2" X 24" 125u
3M 86745, Diamond Disc, 2" Roloc, 674W, 120 Mesh, TR, 7100022116, Box of 10
3M 05742, Hookit Soft Hand Block, 2-3/4 x 5 in, 7000045436
3M 11414, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045104
Dynabrade 14010 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool Versatility Kit
3M 87449 Silver Depressed Center Grinding Wheel, T27 Quick Change, 9 in x 1/4 in x 5/8-11 Center Hub Thread, 7010409732, 20 per case
3M™ 72013, Adapter 529-04-50, 110-120 VAC, 7000131705, 1 EA/Case
3M 20928, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P180 X-weight, 1 in x NH, Die 100N, 7000118917
3M 33780, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 400 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534915
3M 22392, Roloc Disc 361F, 24 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045090
Standard Abrasives 541150, Quick Change TS P.A.R.T. #10 Disc Mandrel, 5/8 in TA4 (PILOT), 7000121722
3M 62602, Scotch-Weld Threadlocker TL22, Purple, 50 mL Bottle, 7100039159, 10/case
3M™ 17323, Versaflo™ Respiratory Helmet Assembly M-407, with Premium Visor and Flame Resistant Shroud, 7000002395, 1 EA/Case
3M™ 72016, Remote Alarm & Strobe 529-05-20, Audible, 7000131708, 1 EA/Case
Norton 66623325035 - 2" 120 Grit Fine Grade Aluminum Oxide Vortex Rapid Prep Green TR Non-Woven Surface Preparation Disc, 50 Each
3M 27199, Foil Repair Tape 3311-10D, 2.0 in x 10 yd (50.8 mm x 9,1 m), 7100198304 
