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™ 17323, Versaflo™ Respiratory Helmet Assembly M-407, with Premium Visor and Flame Resistant Shroud, 7000002395, 1 EA/Case
Dynabrade 14360 Pneumatic Pipe Belt Finisher
3M™ 53797, Flexible Diamond Belt 6451J, 1/2" Dia x 18" L, M125 Micron, Type G, Pattern B2, 7010509272
3M 29860, Sanding Screen, 120 grit, 12 in x 18 in, 7100160860
3M 29822, Sanding Screen, 120 Grit, 20 in x NH, 7100160250
3M 19674, Scotch-Seal Industrial Sealant 800, Reddish Brown, 5 oz Tube, 7000000792, 36/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 17083, Versaflo Hood with Integrated Head Suspension, S-433L-5, Medium/Large, 7000029981, 5 EA/Case
Dynabrade 79448 6" x 9" DynaBrite General Purpose Maroon Hand Pad, 20/box
3M 09099, Scotch-Brite Paint and Rust Stripper Large Area 9099NA, 7010375230
3M 45208, Disc Pad Face Plate, 5 in Soft White, 7000120521
3M 29902, Sanding Screen, 150 Grit, 12 in x 18 in, 7100160763
3M 22404, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045100
3M 26432, PPS Series 2.0 Sealing Plug, 96 plugs per pack, 7100135627
3M 07414, Hand Sanding Metal Finishing Pad 7414NA, 4.375 in x 11 in, Maroon Medium, 7010315820
Standard Abrasives 725005, Buff and Blend Cross Buff HS, A/O Medium, 1-1/2 in x 1/2 in x 3 Ply x 8-32, 7000046826
Air Turbine Tools 310RSV - 1/4" Router Hand Tool Series, 25,000RPM, 33420
3M 26109, PPS Series 2.0 Adapter, Type S23, 1/4 Female, 18 Thread NPS, 7100135941
3M 64659, Scotch-Brite Durable Flex Hand Pad, MX-HP, A/O Very Fine, 4-1/2 in x 9 in, 7100042334, 25/Carton
3M 29821, Sanding Screen, 150 Grit, 20 in x NH, 7100160254
Dynabrade 11477 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
3M 29840, Sanding Screen, 100 Grit, 17 in x NH, 7100160821
3M 01328, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, P180 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000045068
Standard Abrasives 725001, Buff and Blend Cross Buff GP, A/O Medium, 1-1/2 in x 1/2 in x 3 Ply x 8-32, 7010330368
3M 20910, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 60 X-weight, 2 in x NH, Die 200P, 7000118872
3M 37853, Dirt Trap Protection Material, Gray, 56 in x 300 ft, 7100132344
3M 06996, Tartan Hand-Held Box Sealing Tape Dispenser HB902, 12/Case, 7100043283
3M 53914, Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N Nuclear Red, 48 mm x 54.8 m 12.1 mil, 7000049014, 24/ case
3M 08301, Ultrapro Autobody Sealant, 08301, Tan, 5 oz Tube, 7100142901, 6 per case
Dynabrade 64350 26" W x 36" L (660 mm W x 914 mm L) Metal Capture Downdraft Station, 230 V (AC)
3M 48236, General Purpose Glass Cloth Tape 3615, White, 2 in x 36 yd, 7 mil, 3615, 7000123894
3M 33349, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 220 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534919
3M 29823, Sanding Screen, 100 Grit, 20 in x NH, 7100160246
3M 36876, Self-Stick Liquid Protection Fabric, Blue, 4 in x 300 ft perroll, 7100169348, 6 Rolls Per Pack
3M 64926, Scotch-Brite Hand Pad 7447 PRO, PO-HP, A/O Very Fine, 6 in x 9 in, 7100023339, 20/Carton
3M 29611, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 100 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534832
3M 22394, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045096
3M 36853, Dirt Trap Protection Material, White, 56 in x 300 ft, 7000119889
Standard Abrasives 716916, Cartridge RoII Mandrel, 6997818, 1/8 in x 3/4 in x 1/4 in x 6 in CM-XL, 7010368732 
