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 92768, Heavy Duty Stripping Tool 10110NA-PT, 3 Coarse, One, Open Stock, 3.375 in. x 5 in. Handle and Pad, 7010292604
Air Turbine Tools 310RSV - 6mm Router Hand Tool Series with Brake, 40,000RPM, 33445
3M 08019, Marine Grade Silicone Sealant, Clear, 3 oz Tube, 7000120480, 6/Case
Dynabrade 14010 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool Versatility Kit
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
3M 01328, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P180 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045068
3M 94733, Cubitron ll Cloth Belt 947A, 60+ X-weight, 3-1/2 in x 15-1/2 in, Fabri-lok, Single-flex, 7100093314, 50 per case
3M™ 72787, Calibration Kit 529-04-48, Large, 7000052154, 1 EA/Case
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 21543, Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc, TR, 2 in x NH, A XCS, 7100179815, 60/box
Dynabrade 95544 Gear Grease, 2.5oz. Tube
3M 05203, Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200, White, 3 oz Tube, 7000118401, 6/Case
3M™ 53797, Flexible Diamond Belt 6451J, 1/2" Dia x 18" L, M125 Micron, Type G, Pattern B2, 7010509272
3M 71358, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 600 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534894
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™ 07011, Supplied Air Respirator Hose W-9435-50/07011(AAD), 7000005373, 1 EA/Case
Standard Abrasives 713066, PSA A/O Disc, 8 in x NH, 60, 7010370082
3M 80299, Two-Handled Textured Surface Applicator TSA-4, Replacement Roller, 7000056164
3M 72600, 663FC 1/2" X 30", 70u Diamond Trizact Belt, 7100206529
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 1/2" X 18" 125U
3M 16976, Scotch-Brite Light Cleansing Hand Pad 7445, HP-HP, Nepheline Syenite Super Fine, White, 6 in x 9 in, 7000000727, 60/Case
3M 29847, Sanding Screen, 60 grit 16 x NH, 7100160824
3M 57648, Dry Layup Adhesive 2.0, 7100074910
3M™ 72016, Remote Alarm & Strobe 529-05-20, Audible, 7000131708, 1 EA/Case
3M 86391, Scotch-Weld EPX 10:1 Plunger for EPX Plus II Applicator, 45 mL, 7010329933
Dynabrade 51333 .7 hp Router, 4" Base, Central Vacuum, 20,000 RPM, 1/4 Collet
3M 71361, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 1200 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534916
3M 71346, 675L, 1" X 120", 125u, Diamond Microfinishing Film Belts, 7010534823
3M 62610, Scotch-Weld Threadlocker TL62, Red, 50 mL Bottle, 7100039196, 10/case
3M 22397, Roloc Disc 361F, 60 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in x NH, 7000045097
Dynabrade 51633 .1 hp Straight-Line Extension Pencil Grinder, Central Vacuum, 1/8" Collet
3M 35825, Hookit Dust Extraction Flexible Sanding Block, 133 mm x 67 mm, 7100260505
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 14000 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 16585, Accuspray Atomizing Head, Clear, 1.8 mm, 7100078990
3M™ 94275, Versaflo™ Gold Coated Tinted Over-Visor with UV/IR Protection M-967N, 70071696879, 1 EA/Case
Standard Abrasives 32953, PSA A/O Disc, 711880, 2 in x NH, 60, 7010310798
Standard Abrasives 712149, Aluminum Oxide Handy Roll, P100 J-weight, 1-1/2 in x 50 yd, 7010295370
Dynabrade 11477 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
3M 16151, PTFE Glass Cloth Tape 5451, Brown, 3/4 in x 36 yd, 5.6 mil, 7000050135
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belt, 1/2" X 24" 74u
Dynabrade 95843 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Gallon
3M™ 72013, Adapter 529-04-50, 110-120 VAC, 7000131705, 1 EA/Case
3M 29827, Sanding Screen, 120 Grit, 19 in x NH, 7100160249
Norton 66261014936 3" DIA X 1/8" Thick, Bear-Tex NEX Rapid Blend Quick-Change Type III Non-Woven Unified Wheel, 40 Each
3M 15041, Scotch Electrical Shielding Tape 24, 1 in x 15 ft (25 mm x 4,6 m), 7000031348
3M 05783, Hookit Pad D/F, 8 in x 5 bolt hole, 7000119884
3M 22404, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045100
3M 11419, Roloc Disc 361F, P240 XF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7000045105
3M 53914, Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N Nuclear Red, 48 mm x 54.8 m 12.1 mil, 7000049014, 24/ case
3M 33349, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 220 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534919
3M 77559, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 784F, 77559, 36+ to 120+, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7100232738
Air Turbine Tools 310RDM - 1/4" Router Hand Tool Series, 30,000RPM, 33432
3M 24049, Wetordry Cloth Disc 281W, P1000 YF-weight, 8 in x NH, Die 800JM, 7000045052
3M 29835, Sanding Screen, 80 Grit, 18 in x NH, 7100160844
3M 20227, Scotch-Seal Metal Sealant 2084, Silver, 5 oz Tube, 7000046343, 36/Case
3M 27551, EMI Copper Foil Shielding Tape 1181, 1/2 in x 18 yd (12.70 mm x 16.5m), 7000132182
3M 35826, Hookit Dust Extraction Flexible Sanding Block, 178 mm x 67 mm, 7100256500
3M 29844, Sanding Screen, 120 Grit, 16 in x NH, 7100160823
3M 22405, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045102
3M 26119, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S27, 16 mm Male, 1.5 mm Thread, 7100135925 
