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.

3M 33501, Sanding Respirator, 03201, 7000120129, 2 per pack
Dynabrade 79109 1/2" W x 12" L 80 Grit DynaCut Premium Ceramic Belts, 50/pack
3M 09095, Drywall Sanding Sponge 9095DC-NA, Dual Grit Block, 2-7/8 in x 4-7/8 in x 1 in, Fine/Medium, 7010383571
3M 45717, Cubitron II Hookit Cloth Disc 947A, 80+ X-weight, 5 in x NH, D/F 5HL, Die 500FH, 7100113111
3M 24049, Wetordry Cloth Disc 281W, P1000 YF-weight, 8 in x NH, Die 800JM, 7000045052
3M 14593, Scotch-Brite Cut and Polish Disc, 3" x 1-1/4" x 1/4" A Medium, D5, 7000045941, Box of 10
3M 36856, Dirt Trap Clear Film 18 in x 100 ft, 7000028295
Dynabrade 96623 Raptor Vac Disposable Dust Collection Bags, 5/pack
Dynabrade 64350 26" W x 36" L (660 mm W x 914 mm L) Metal Capture Downdraft Station, 230 V (AC)
Insize 6143, DEPTH STOP FOR CALIPERS, 6928640371301
3M 22394, Roloc Disc 361F, 50 YF-weight, TR, 3 in, Die R300V, 7000045096
3M 62617, Scotch-Weld Threadlocker TL90, Green, 250 mL Bottle, 7100039235, 2/case 
