TL42-250 3M, TL42-250 Datasheet - Page 3

• Manufacturer Part Number: TL42-250
• Description: Scotch-Weld Threadlocker Adhesive
• Manufacturer: 3M
• Series: Scotch-Weldr

Specifications of TL42-250

• Adhesive Type: Anaerobic
• Adhesive Applications: Thread Locking
• Color: Blue
• Dispensing Method: Bottle
• Volume: 250ml

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Threadlocker Anaerobic Adhesives
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Handling Information
Material Surface
Activity and Cure
Speed
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Scotch-Weld
Directions for Use
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Threadlocker Anaerobic Adhesives are not recommended for
use on most plastics due to potential cracking of plastic parts. Also, they are not
recommended for use in piping systems that contain pure oxygen or an oxygen-rich
environment, chlorine, or strong oxidizing substances.
For Assembly
1. Ensure parts are clean, dry and free from oil, grease and dirt. For best results,
2. If not sure of surface type, always use activator. Refer to Material Surface
3. Shake the adhesive bottle well before use.
4. Avoid touching the metal surfaces with the bottle tip since the metal ions may
5. Apply adhesive onto the threaded part where the contact area will be in the final
6. For through holes, apply several drops of adhesive onto the bolt at the nut
7. Assemble the nut/fastener and tighten as required.
8. Allow assemblies to set for sufficient time so that handling strength or full cure
For Disassembly
1. Loosen or remove with regular hand tools.
2. If hand tools do not work due to the assembled parts being well tightened, apply
Active (Fast)
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.)
Activity and Cure Speed section for more information.
react with the adhesive upon contact and eventually may clog the bottle tip.
assembly. For larger parts, use more adhesive and rotate the threaded part to
spread adhesive evenly around contact area.
engagement area. For blind holes, apply several drops of the adhesive down the
internal threads to the bottom of the hole.
will occur before further processing or testing.
localized heat (approximately 490°F) to the nut or bolt and disassemble while
parts are still hot. Use extreme caution when working with heat sources (e.g. heat
gun, flames, etc.
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• Brass
• Bronze
• Commercial aluminum
• Copper
• Iron
• Kovar
• Manganese
• Monel
• Nickel
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• Anodized aluminum
• Cadmium
• Chemical black oxide
• Galvanized steel
• Gold
• Inconel
• Magnesium
• Magnetite steel
• Plated parts
• Pure aluminum
• Silver
• Stainless steel
• Zinc
Inactive (Slow)
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