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 26129, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S34, 3/8 Female, 18 Thread NPS, 7100135938
Air Turbine Tools 310RSV - 1/4" Router Hand Tool Series, 25,000RPM, 33420
3M 19674, Scotch-Seal Industrial Sealant 800, Reddish Brown, 5 oz Tube, 7000000792, 36/Case
3M 05710, Buff Pad Adaptor, 05710, 5/8 in, 7100017371
3M 06847, Overspray Masking Liquid Dry, 1 Gallon, 7010309222
3M 22408, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045101
3M 62817, Adhesive Sealant 760 UV, Black, 290 mL Cartridge, 7100139449, 12/Case
Dynabrade 11476 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belt, 1/2" X 24" 175u
3M 17528 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Low Stretch Belt, SC-BL, A/O Very Fine, 1-1/2 in x 60 in, 7010292405
3M 08973, Scotch-Weld Epoxy Potting Compound DP270, Clear, 48.5 mL Duo-Pak, 7100148730, 12/case
3M 29836, Sanding Screen, 60 Grit, 18 in x NH, 7100160820
Dynabrade 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander
Dynabrade 51332 .7 hp Router, 3-1/2" Base, Central Vacuum, 20,000 RPM, 1/4 Collet
3M 33780, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 400 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534915
3M™ 72016, Remote Alarm & Strobe 529-05-20, Audible, 7000131708, 1 EA/Case
3M 86539, Scotch Super Glue Liquid AD110, .18 oz Bottle, 7000047665
3M 76790, Roloc Disc 361F, 60 YF-weight, TS, 2 in, Die RS200P, 7010300088
Dynabrade 14360 Pneumatic Pipe Belt Finisher
3M 35829, Hookit Dust Extraction Flexible Sanding Block Kit, 7100259119
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 17319, Versaflo Replacement Head Suspension M-350, for use with M-300 and M-400 Hardhats, 7000127679, 1 EA/Case
3M™ 53797, Flexible Diamond Belt 6451J, 1/2" Dia x 18" L, M125 Micron, Type G, Pattern B2, 7010509272
3M 34576, Scotch Clear Glue in 2-way Applicator, 6044, .95 oz, 7010371358
3M 27551, EMI Copper Foil Shielding Tape 1181, 1/2 in x 18 yd (12.70 mm x 16.5m), 7000132182
Dynabrade 53533 Cone or Plug Grinder (Triple Extension)
Marson Kwikee 30200, Disposable Plastic Seat covers, 125 per pack, 7000125073
3M™ 07011, Supplied Air Respirator Hose W-9435-50/07011(AAD), 7000005373, 1 EA/Case
3M 26102, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S16, 3/8 Female, 19 Thread BSP, 7100135934 
