Easy-To-Dispense, One Component Formula
We designed 3Mâ„¢ Scotch-Weldâ„¢ 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. 3Mâ„¢ Scotch-Weldâ„¢ 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 3Mâ„¢ Scotch-Weldâ„¢ 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.

Dynabrade 52705 3" (76 mm) Dia. Right Angle Depressed Center Wheel Grinder, .4 HP, 15,000 RPM, 3/8"-24 Spindle
3M 48236, General Purpose Glass Cloth Tape 3615, White, 2 in x 36 yd, 7 mil, 3615, 7000123894
Dynabrade 52861 .4 hp Straight-Line Pencil Grinder, Rear Exhaust, 25,000 RPM, 1/8" Collet
Dynabrade 11477 Dynabelter Abrasive Belt Tool, Heavy-Duty
Standard Abrasives 530292, Zirconia Resin Fiber Disc, 7 in x 7/8 in 36, 7010310585
3M 22407, Roloc Disc 361F, 80 YF-weight, TR, 1-1/2 in, Die R150S, 7000045099
3M 11419, Roloc Disc 361F, P240 XF-weight, TR, 2 in, Die R200P, 7000045105
Dynabrade 51865 1.0 hp Trim Router (Complete), 20,000 RPM, 1/4 Collet
Dynabrade 95842 Dynabrade Air Lube 10W/NR, 1 Pint
3M Finesse-it Microfinishing Film Disc Roll 268L, 1-7/16 in x NH 7 Micron Scalloped, 7100040582
Dynabrade 95676 1/4" Female Coupler with 1/4" Male Plug Assembly
3M 27256, Ultra Durable 5 inch Power Sanding Discs, Universal Hole, 220 grit, 7100188465, 5 per pack
3M 45702, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 120+ X-weight, 3 in x NH, Die 300V, 7100113117
ACS Diamond Cloth Belt, CX1250 3/8" X 120" 125U
3M 15041, Scotch Electrical Shielding Tape 24, 1 in x 15 ft (25 mm x 4,6 m), 7000031348
3M 97421, Aluminum Foil Tape 3380, Silver, 72 mm x 45 m, 3.25 mil, 7010375681
Dynabrade 40610 Electric Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 65033, Scotch-Brite Diamond Wheel, 645DC 6 in x 1/2 in x 1 in, 7010365574, Box of 3
3M 45714, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 120+ X-weight, 3 in x NH, D/F 3HL, Die 300BE, 7100113113
3M 65087, Scotch-Brite Diamond Wheel, 3" x 1/2" x 3/8" 645DC, 7100083803
3M 22395, Roloc Disc 361F, 60 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045098
Dynabrade 14000 Dynafile Abrasive Belt Tool
Air Turbine Tools 310RDM - 1/4" Router Hand Tool Series, 30,000RPM, 33432
3M 24049, Wetordry Cloth Disc 281W, P1000 YF-weight, 8 in x NH, Die 800JM, 7000045052
Dynabrade 52402 2" (51 mm) Dia. 7 Degree Offset Disc Sander, Front Exhaust, .5 HP, 20,000 RPM, 1/4"-20 Thread
3Mâ„¢ 72122, Portable Compressed Air Filter and Regulator Panel 256-02-01, 100 cfm, 8 outlets, with Carbon Monoxide Monitor, 7000052147, 1 EA/Case
Norton 66261014921 - 2" X 1/8" 50 - 80 Grit Coarse Grade Aluminum Oxide Bear-Tex Speed-Lok Rapid Blend Gray TR Non-Woven Unified Wheel, 60 Each
Standard Abrasives 875700, HS Mini-Brush, 4-1/2 in x 4 in x 5/8-11 FB018 41-42 A CRS Medium Density, 7010369375
Dynabrade 51811 .1 hp Straight-Line Pencil Grinder, Rear Exhaust, 1000,000 RPM, 1/16" Collet
Dynabrade 92187 1" W x 30" L 80 Grit A/Z DynaCut Belt, 50/pack
Dynabrade 40320 Dynafile II Abrasive Belt Tool
3M 16614, Accuspray Atomizing Head, Green, 1.3 mm, 7100086806 (4 Nozzles/Kit) 
