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 62601, Scotch-Weld Threadlocker TL22, Purple, 10 mL Bottle, 7100039217, 10/case
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belts, 1/2" X 24" 45u
3M™ 72016, Remote Alarm & Strobe 529-05-20, Audible, 7000131708, 1 EA/Case
3M 29835, Sanding Screen, 80 Grit, 18 in x NH, 7100160844
3M 29902, Sanding Screen, 150 Grit, 12 in x 18 in, 7100160763
3M 29847, Sanding Screen, 60 grit 16 x NH, 7100160824
Dynabrade 51330 .7 hp Router, Front Exhaust, 20,000 RPM, 3/8"-24 Spindle
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
3M 09099, Scotch-Brite Paint and Rust Stripper Large Area 9099NA, 7010375230
3M 17394, VFlex Particulate Respirator 9105S, N95, Small, 7000030028, 400 EA/Case
3M 26054, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S18, 3/8 Female, 18 Thread NPS,
4 per case
3M 06909, Scotch Box Sealing Tape Hand Dispenser H128, 2 in, 6/Case, 7000004797
3M 29836, Sanding Screen, 60 Grit, 18 in x NH, 7100160820
3M 11414, Roloc Disc 361F, P120 XF-weight, TR, 1 in, Die R100N, 7000045104
3M™ 53797, Flexible Diamond Belt 6451J, 1/2" Dia x 18" L, M125 Micron, Type G, Pattern B2, 7010509272
Air Turbine Tools 310RDM - 1/4" Router Hand Tool Series, 40,000RPM, 33442
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 78176 2" Dia. Medium NWN VT DynaBrite TR Locking-Type Disc, 25/pack
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 3" X 30" 75U
Dynabrade 11475 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Standard Duty
3M 16615, Accuspray Atomizing Head, Blue, 1.2 mm, 7100086837 (4 Nozzle/Kit)
3M 62819, Adhesive Sealant 760 UV, Gray, 290 mL Cartridge, 7100097767, 12/Case
3M™ 94275, Versaflo™ Gold Coated Tinted Over-Visor with UV/IR Protection M-967N, 70071696879, 1 EA/Case
Air Turbine Tools 310RSV - 6mm Router Hand Tool Series with Brake, 40,000RPM, 33445
Dynabrade 40320 Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
Dynabrade 14000 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool
Dynabrade 18570 Vane Set (4pk)
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
3M 29837, Sanding Screen, 180 Grit, 17 in x NH, 7100160762
Dynabrade 51301 .5 hp Straight-Line Die Grinder
Standard Abrasives 701149, PSA A/O Disc, 1 in x NH, 240, 7010370103
3M™ 72010, Replacement Filter Kit 523-01-29, 7000056891, 1 EA/Case
3M 16312, PPS Lid & Liner Kit, Midi (13.5 fl oz), 125 Full Diameter
Micron Filter, 50 Lids & Liners per kit, 7100018936
3M 18451, Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Hand Pad 7440B, HP-HP, A/O Medium, 6 in x 9 in, 7000000715, 40 ea/Case
3M 29860, Sanding Screen, 120 grit, 12 in x 18 in, 7100160860
3M 22397, Roloc Disc 361F, 60 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in x NH, 7000045097
3M 29834, Sanding Screen, 100 Grit, 18 in x NH, 7100160819
Norton 66254414832 - 3" X 1/4" X 1/4" Vortex Rapid Blend Unified Wheel, 5am U2305, 40 Each
3M 11137, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045094
3M 54358, Particulate Respirator 8247, R95, with Nuisance Level, Organic Vapor Relief, 7000002060, 120 EA/Case
3M 15913, Scotch-Brite Roloc Disc High Strength, TR, 2 in X NH A Medium, 7000000710
3M 16556, Scotch-Brite Light Duty Hand Pad 6448B, HP-HP, 6 in x 9 in, 7010329300, 60 ea/Case
Dynabrade 10295 Screen
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 40143, VentureClad Heavy Duty Insulation Jacketing Tape 1579GCW-WM, White, 30 in x 25 yd, 7100197873
3M 64935, Scotch-Brite Hand Pad 7448 PRO, PO-HP, SiC Ultra Fine, 6 in x 9 in, 7100023340, 20/Carton
3M 92768, Heavy Duty Stripping Tool 10110NA-PT, 3 Coarse, One, Open Stock, 3.375 in. x 5 in. Handle and Pad, 7010292604
3M 16328, PPS Lid & Liner Kit, Micro (3 fl oz), 125 Micron Full
Diameter Filter, 50 Lids & Liners per kit, 7000045482
3M 07959, Sanding Screen, 100 Grit, 7-7/8 in x 3/16 in, 7100160279
3M™ 72787, Calibration Kit 529-04-48, Large, 7000052154, 1 EA/Case
3M 26116, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S25, 1/4 Female, 19 Thread BSP, 7100135957 
