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Water-Based Pre-Applied Thread Adhesives A Cleaner, Smarter Alternative from Tectorius®

August 5, 2025

Tectorius® is advancing fastener chemistry with Tec-Bond®240. These innovative water-based thread adhesives are designed to directly replace traditional solvent-based products. They deliver reliable epoxy performance while offering a more environmentally responsible solution for global manufacturers.

Tec-Bond 240 is solvent-free, low-odor, and fully REACH and RoHS compliant. Engineered for demanding environments, it resists humidity and maintains extended shelf life once pre-applied to fasteners. The adhesive remains dormant until installation, when the shearing action triggers curing and bonding.

Tec-Bond 240 is the water-based alternative to 3M™ 2353 pre-applied fastener adhesives (formerly known as Scotchgrip™)

Key specifications include:

Operating temperature range: -40 to 150°C

Epoxy chemistry, room-temperature curing

Microencapsulated adhesive

Viscosity: 200 to 1000 cPs

On-part shelf life: 1 year or more from application date

The standard color is sapphire, with specialty colors of yellow and green available

Tec-Bond 240 is available in two grades:

Industrial Grade: Tec-Bond 240-IN, our standard grade, is suited for general-purpose use.

Precision Grade: Tec-Bond 240-PR was developed with precision assemblies in mind where performance on titanium, stainless steel, special alloys, or plastics is needed.

Tectorius offers Tec-Bond® 240-IN in a convenient bottle format. This new option is ideal for low-volume production runs and manual assembly processes. Please check out our Product Videos page for more information.

If you're seeking a cleaner, high-performance replacement for solvent-based thread lockers, you can learn more here.

Contact us today to get in touch with our technical team or to request a sample.

 

Tectorius® and Tec-Bond® are registered trademarks of Maelstrom Chemical Technologies, LLC. All rights reserved. 3M™ and Scotch-Grip™ are trademarks of 3M Corporation.

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