ATTENTION

3M has recently announced that one of their suppliers has declared force majeure and 3M has announced a discontinuation of the following products:

• 3M™ Fastener Adhesive 2353B
• 3M™ Fastener Adhesive 2353Y
• 3M™ Fastener Adhesive 2510N
• 3M™ Fastener Adhesive 2510R

Irwin offers ND Microshere equivalents for each. Download this pdf for details.

IRWIN offers innovative solutions from ND Industries for application to many of our threaded fasteners. Pre-applied materials increase fastener performance, reduce parts-count, speed assembly, extend product-life and ensure consistency.

See more detail by clicking on the various links below to download pdf documents.

Inert Thread Locking

Also known as prevailing torque, this process uses a mechanical force to create a secure lock that is resistant to vibration, shock, and related slippage. The fastener can typically be removed and reused.

• ND Patch, thread-lock coating fused to threaded fasteners
• ND Patch Hi-Temp, thread-lock coating fused to threaded fasteners. Up to 260 deg C.
• ND Pell-It, thread-lock insert in drilled fasteners is self-sealing, reusable and adjustable
• ND Pell-It Soft Touch Tip inserted in set screw or bolt ends to cushion and hold
• ND Strip, Nylon (and other materials) inserted in milled threaded fasteners: locks, seals & is adjustable
• Vibra-Tite VC-3's viscous cold flow properties prevent fastener loosening under extreme vibration

Reactive Thread Locking

Once installed into a mating part, a strong chemical bond is formed, preventing slippage from shock and vibration while helping to seal fastening points against gas and liquid leakage.

• Epoxy-Lock's powerful locking and sealing features remain inert until the coated fastener is installed
• Expand-A-Seal threadlocking and sealing compound expands up to 50% in volume
• ND Microspheres Acrylic threadlocking room-temperature-cure adhesives
• ND Microspheres Epoxy threadlocking room-temperature-cure adhesives
• ND Microspheres TA threadlocking room-temperature-cure adhesives

Masking & Lubricating

Formulated to ease the assembly process and to protect fastening parts against exposure to undesirable substances that can adhere to uncoated fasteners.

• Anti-Seize 917N fastener lubricant prevents high-temperature galling
• EZ Drive300 reduces installation torque on thread-forming fasteners
• ND LM 1293 Thread masking and lubricating PTFE-material reduces friction
• Specialty Coatings are paints, lubricants, and high-performance finishes used in a wide variety of applications
• ND WaxLube synthetic thermoplastic reduces friction in thread-forming fasteners

Advanced Sealing

ND pre-applied sealants are designed to withstand a wide range of pressures, chemical fluids and gases while reducing the chance of a fastener loosening.

• Biseal 0630 wax-based material seals sheet-metal holes on fastener installation
• ND Expandable Mastics create heat-activated seals expanding up to 400%
• ND Crushable Mastic Sealer fills gaps and voids around fasteners
• Plastisol Applied-to-Metal improve on O-rings; Open-Mold alternative to injection molding
• ST-3 thread sealant and locking compound

Assembly Aids

Designed to make assembly safer, easier and faster by reducing application errors and worker fatigue.

• Stay-Put fastener retention speeds assembly & reduces inventory
• ND Color Code adds easy identifiers to heads or tips of fasteners
• DriveGrip creates a positive grip between fastener and tool increasing strength by up to 700%