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Description for 3M Scotch-Weld Threadlocker TL72
A one component anaerobic adhesive is a permanent high strength threadlocker to locks bolts and studs up to 1” in diameter. Provide excellent vibration, corrosion, and shock resistance.Brand Scotch-weld Application Type Bond, Seal, Threadlocker 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Liquid Substrate Commercial aluminum, Copper, Nickel, Iron, Bronze, Brass, Manganese, Monel®, Kovar® Industry Locks bolts up to 1” in diameter, Locks studs up to 1” in diameter, Threaded assemblies Manufacturer 3M Chemistry Dimethacrylate, Anaerobic Cure Method Anaerobic, Room Temperature Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25 Room temperature Cure Time (min) 1,440 Viscosity (cPs) 4,000 to 15,000 Fluorescent Fluorescence Color Red Torque (psi) 150-350 (in.lb), 150-505 (in.lb) High Temperature Resistance (°C) 204 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -54 Leakage Resistance Prevent vibration leakage Key Specifications Mil-Spec (United States Military Standard): MIL-S-46163A -
Technical Data for 3M Scotch-Weld Threadlocker TL72
Overview
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Application Type
- Adhesive - Bond
- Sealant - Seal
- Threadlocker
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Liquid
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Industry
- Mechanical Fastening Parts - Threaded assemblies, Locks bolts up to 1” in diameter, Locks studs up to 1” in diameter
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Chemistry
- Acrylic - Dimethacrylate
- Other - Anaerobic
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Cure Method
- Room Temperature / Air Dry - Room Temperature
- Anaerobic
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Color
- Red
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Key Specifications
- Mil-Spec (United States Military Standard) : S-46163A - MIL-S-46163A
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Brand
- Scotch-weld
Specifications
Cure Specs
Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25 Room temperature Cure Time (min) 1,440 Viscosity (cPs) 4,000 to 15,000 Test Method Fixture or Handling Strength Time (min) 10 to 30 Test Method Set Time (min) Fast, Fast setting Fluorescent Fluorescence Thixotropic Thixotropic Bond Strength
Torque (psi) 150-350 (in.lb), 150-505 (in.lb) General Bond Strength (psi) Permanent high strength Material Resistance
Non-Corrosive Excellent corrosion resistance High Temperature Resistance (°C) 204 Test Method Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -54 Test Method Vibration Resistance/Shock Resistance Excellent vibration resistance, Prevent vibration loosening, Excellent shock resistance, Prevent vibration leakage, Shock resistance Conductivity
Leakage Resistance Prevent vibration leakage Business Information
Shelf Life Details Storage: Store product in cool, dry area out of direct sunlight.;3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Threadlocker Anaerobic Adhesives have a shelf life of twelve months when stored at 60° to 80°F (16° to 27°C) in the original unopened container. Shelf Life Temperature (°F) 60 to 80 Shelf Life (mon) 12 Not Good For
Don't Use For Piping systems that contain pure oxygen or an oxygen-rich environment, chlorine, or strong oxidizing substances Don't Use With Most plastics due to potential cracking of plastic parts -
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Best Practices for 3M Scotch-Weld Threadlocker TL72
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Surface Preparation
Ensure parts are clean, dry and free from oil, grease and dirt.
For best results, clean and dry parts with solvent or 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Activator. (Activator can also be used on inactive surfaces or to accelerate the cure on active surfaces.)
If not sure of surface type, always use activator.
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Application
Shake the adhesive bottle well before use.
Avoid touching the metal surfaces with the bottle tip since the metal ions may react with the adhesive upon contact and eventually may clog the bottle tip.
Apply adhesive onto the threaded part where the contact area will be in the final assembly. For larger parts, use more adhesive and rotate the threaded part to spread adhesive evenly around contact area.
For through holes, apply several drops of adhesive onto the bolt at the nut engagement area. For blind holes, apply several drops of the adhesive down the internal threads to the bottom of the hole.
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Curing
Allow assemblies to set for sufficient time so that handling strength or full cure will occur before further processing or testing.
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Fixture or Handling Strength Time Test Methods
Fixture or Handling Strength Time | Fixture-Handling Strength Test Method |
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10 to 30 min | Fixture time, Uncured, Average time, The technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purpose |
Viscosity Test Methods
Viscosity | Test Method |
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4,000 to 15,000 cPs | Brookfield Viscometer spindle #4 at 20 rpm, Uncured, The technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purpose |
High Temperature Resistance Test Methods
High Temperature Resistance | Test Method |
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204°C | Cured, The technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purpose |
Low Temperature Resistance Test Methods
Low Temperature Resistance | Test Method |
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-54°C | Cured, The technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purpose |