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.

Norton 66623325035 - 2" 120 Grit Fine Grade Aluminum Oxide Vortex Rapid Prep Green TR Non-Woven Surface Preparation Disc, 50 Each
Dynabrade 10690 Filter/Regulator/Lubricator, FRL40, 1/2" NPTAssy.
Air Turbine Tools 310RSV - 6mm Router Hand Tool Series with Brake, 40,000RPM, 33445
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
3M™ 94275, Versaflo™ Gold Coated Tinted Over-Visor with UV/IR Protection M-967N, 70071696879, 1 EA/Case
3M 07414, Hand Sanding Metal Finishing Pad 7414NA, 4.375 in x 11 in, Maroon Medium, 7010315820
3M 29847, Sanding Screen, 60 grit 16 x NH, 7100160824
3M™ 53797, Flexible Diamond Belt 6451J, 1/2" Dia x 18" L, M125 Micron, Type G, Pattern B2, 7010509272
Dynabrade 14000 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 01326, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P240 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045069
Dynabrade 53533 Cone or Plug Grinder (Triple Extension)
3M 21543, Scotch-Brite Roloc Clean and Strip XT Pro Extra Cut Disc, TR, 2 in x NH, A XCS, 7100179815, 60/box
3M™ 72016, Remote Alarm & Strobe 529-05-20, Audible, 7000131708, 1 EA/Case
3M 01328, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P180 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045068
Norton 66254497067 - 2" X 1/4" 100 - 150 Grit Medium Grade Aluminum Oxide Vortex Rapid Blend Blue TR Non-Woven Abrasive Disc, 25 Each
3M 19811, Nitrile High Performance Plastic Adhesive 1099, Tan, 1 Quart Can, 7000000797, 12/case
3M™ 17379, Versaflo™ Length Adjusting Breathing Tube BT-30, 7100009685, 1 EA/Case
3M 43474, Glass Cloth Tape 3615, White, 1 in x 36 yd, 7 mil, 7000048876
3M™ 07011, Supplied Air Respirator Hose W-9435-50/07011(AAD), 7000005373, 1 EA/Case
Dynabrade 98265 3/8" Female Coupler with 3/8" Male Plug Assembly
ACS CX1250 Diamond Belt, 1/2" X 24" 74u
3M 29823, Sanding Screen, 100 Grit, 20 in x NH, 7100160246
3M 35833, Hookit Dust Extraction Flexible Radius Sanding Block Kit, 7100259118
3M 25138, Scotch-Weld Threadlocker TL43, Blue, 10 mL Bottle, 7100039219, 10/case
3M 29824, Sanding Screen, 80 Grit, 20 in x NH, 7100160247
3M 37006, Lens Assembly 6898/37006(AAD), Replacement Part, 7000002036, 5 EA/Case
3M 04029, Scotch-Brite Hand Pad 7447, HP-HP, A/O Very Fine, Maroon, 6 in x 9 in, 7000000728, 60/Case
3M 05137, Scotch-Brite EXL Deburring Wheel, XL-WL, 9S Fine, 10 in x 1 in x 5 in, 7000046072
3M 20942, Scotch-Weld Urethane Adhesive 3549, Brown, Part A, 5 Gallon Drum, (Pail), 7100041738
3M 06564, Marine Adhesive Sealant 4200FC Fast Cure, Black, 295 mL Cartridge, 7000120497, 12/Case
3M 11419, Roloc Disc 361F, P240 XF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7000045105
Standard Abrasives 713218, A/O Straight Cartridge Roll, 5/8 in x 1-1/2 in x 1/8 in 60, 7100102807
3M 26015, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S8, 12 mm Male, 1.0 mm Thread, 7100135931 
