Easy-To-Dispense, One Component Formula
We designed 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ General Purpose Retaining Compound RT09 to augment the strength of slip fit assemblies and for use on loose-fitting or worn parts. The formula requires no mixing or additives and takes the guesswork out of use. It is designed for service temperature applications up to 300?F (149?C) and helps prevent corrosion of assembled parts. 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ General Purpose Retaining Compound RT09 is suitable for medium strength retaining applications and is not recommended on most plastics as stress cracking may result.
Recommended Applications
- Augment the strength of slip fit assemblies
- To prevent loosening, corrosion and leakage of assembled parts caused by shock and vibration
Increases Load-Bearing Characteristics of Cylindrical Joints
Our family of 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Retaining Compounds are special adhesives designed to effectively secure brushings, bearings, cylindrical parts and gears onto housings or shafts. Our retaining compounds also help increase the reliability of the joint. These anaerobic adhesives cure within 24 hours to help make a strong, lasting, precision assembly. They help create uniform stress distribution and maximum load transmission capability.
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.

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3M 00581 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Belt, SC-BS, A/O Medium, 2-1/2 in x 60 in, 7010329198
Dynabrade 14010 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool Versatility Kit
Dynabrade 15420 Dynafile III Abrasive Belt Tool
Dynabrade 94857 12' Max Flow 10mm I.D. Air Hose Assembly, Male (1/4") / Male (1/4") Fitting Ends Included
3M 05742, Hookit Soft Hand Block, 2-3/4 x 5 in, 7000045436
Dynabrade 53270 7" (180 mm) Dia. Right-Angle Disc Sander
3M 01333, PSA Cloth Disc 348D, 60 X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7000118880
3M 22397, Roloc Disc 361F, 60 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in x NH, 7000045097
Dynabrade 11486 Dynabelter Accu-Grinder Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
3M 20356, Hookit Clean Sanding Low Profile Disc Pad, 6 in x 3/8 in x 5/16-24 External 52 Holes Red Foam, 7100027464
3M 35519, Rubber Sanding Block, 2-3/4 in x 5 in, 7000126109
3M 77157 Scotch-Brite Durable Flex Belt, 77157, 1/2 in x 18 in, A MED, Trial Pack, 7010365702
3M 22408, Roloc Disc 361F, P100 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045101
3M 05228 Scotch-Brite Surface Conditioning Belt, SC-BS, A/O Medium, 3-1/2 in x 15-1/2 in, 7000028435
3M 33780, 641WY 1/4" X 24", 400 Mesh Diamond Cloth Belt, 7010534915
3M 20444, Hookit Clean Sanding Disc Pad Hook Saver, 5 in 44 Holes, 7000045012
3M 20425, Hookit Clean Sanding Low Profile Finishing Disc Pad, 6 in x 11/16 in x 5/16-24 External 53 Holes, 7000118613
Dynabrade 14360 Pneumatic Pipe Belt Finisher
Dynabrade 11476 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
Dynabrade 14000 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 76631, Roloc Disc 777F, TR, 3 in x NH, 36 YF-weight, 7000028339
3M 26583, Accuspray Refill Pack for PPS Series 2.0, Green, 1.3 mm, 7100152953 
