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 61420 Raptor Vac Electric Portable Vacuum System
Norton 66261009194 - 3" Coarse Grade Rapid Prep, Speed-Lok, Non-Woven Surface Preparation Disc, 25 Each
3M™ 72010, Replacement Filter Kit 523-01-29, 7000056891, 1 EA/Case
3M 29822, Sanding Screen, 120 Grit, 20 in x NH, 7100160250
Dynabrade 14010 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool Versatility Kit
3M 14725, Foam and Fabric Spray Adhesive 24, Orange, 16 fl oz Can (Net Wt 13.8 oz), 7100179450, 12/Case
3M 19677, Scotch-Seal Industrial Sealant 800, Reddish Brown, 1 Gallon Drum, 7000000793, 4/Case
3M 22405, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045102
3M 04028, Scotch-Brite Hand Pad 7448, HP-HP, SiC Ultra Fine, Gray, 6 in x 9 in, 7100089226, 60/case
Dynabrade 51330 .7 hp Router, Front Exhaust, 20,000 RPM, 3/8"-24 Spindle
3M™ 72016, Remote Alarm & Strobe 529-05-20, Audible, 7000131708, 1 EA/Case
3M™ 07010, Supplied Air Respirator Hose W-9435-25/07010(AAD), 25 ft, 3/8 in ID, Industrial Interchange Fittings, High Pressure, 7000005374, 1 EA/Case
3M 62610, Scotch-Weld Threadlocker TL62, Red, 50 mL Bottle, 7100039196, 10/case
3M™ 72787, Calibration Kit 529-04-48, Large, 7000052154, 1 EA/Case
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belt, 1/2" X 24" 20u
3M 29858, Sanding Screen, 80 grit, 12 in x 18 in, 7100161088
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 1/4" X 24" 75U
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
3M™ 72122, Portable Compressed Air Filter and Regulator Panel 256-02-01, 100 cfm, 8 outlets, with Carbon Monoxide Monitor, 7000052147, 1 EA/Case
3M 77559, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 784F, 77559, 36+ to 120+, 5 in x NH, Die 500X, 7100232738
3M 33349, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 220 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534919
3M 05182, Scotch-Brite Cut and Polish Wheel, CP-WL, 5A Fine, 6 in x 1/2 in x 1 in, 7100050403,Box of 4
Dynabrade 78423 4-1/2" Dia. x 3/8" Very Fine DynaBrite Surface Conditioning Disc, 25/pack
Air Turbine Tools 310RSV - 6mm Router Hand Tool Series with Brake, 40,000RPM, 33445
3M 11419, Roloc Disc 361F, P240 XF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7000045105
3M 08994, Scotch-Weld Epoxy Adhesive DP100, Clear, 48.5 mL Duo-Pak, 7100148763, 12/case
3M 45555, Cubitron ll Cloth Belt 784F, 60+ YF-weight, 3/4 in x 18 in, Fabri-lok, Single-flex, 7100119295, 200 per case
3M 22404, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045100
3M 39518, Scotch Low Noise Box Sealing Tape Dispenser H150, 2 in, 6/Case, 7000056829
3M 29827, Sanding Screen, 120 Grit, 19 in x NH, 7100160249
Standard Abrasives 840031, Quick Change Surface Conditioning FE Disc, A/O Coarse, TSM, Brown, 3/4 in, QS75KM, 7000046845, 50/case
3M 13880, Wetordry Paper Disc 431Q, 320 C-weight, 12 in x NH, Die 1200B, 7010328268
3M 71361, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 1200 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534916
3M 77558, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 77558, 40+ to 120+, 6 in x NH, Die 600Z, 7100232737
3M 53914, Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N Nuclear Red, 48 mm x 54.8 m 12.1 mil, 7000049014, 24/ case
3M 13180, Scotch-Brite Multi-Finishing Wheel, MU-WL, 2S Medium, 6 in x 3 in x 1 in, 7000148248
3M 11412, Roloc Disc 361F, 36 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045092
3M™ 94275, Versaflo™ Gold Coated Tinted Over-Visor with UV/IR Protection M-967N, 70071696879, 1 EA/Case
3M 03601, Plastic Emblem and Trim Adhesive, 1 oz, 7100045880, 24 per case
3M™ 07011, Supplied Air Respirator Hose W-9435-50/07011(AAD), 7000005373, 1 EA/Case
Dynabrade 51753 .1 hp Straight-Line Extension Pencil Grinder, Rear Exhaust, 50,000 RPM, 1/8" Collet
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 76625, Roloc Disc 777F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045621
Dynabrade 78122 2" Dia. Medium NWN DynaBrite Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
3M 54357, Particulate Respirator 8246, R95, with Nuisance Level, Acid Gas Relief, 7000002059, 120 EA/Case
Dynabrade 59339 Vacuum Cuff, 1", w/Groove
Air Turbine Tools 310RDM - 1/4" Router Hand Tool Series, 30,000RPM, 33432
3M 26105, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S21, 14 mm Female, 1.0 mm
Thread, 7100135829 
