Nord-Lock Group, a global provider of bolted solutions, was recently recognized at Fastenal’s 2023 Supplier Awards, earning the “Supplier of the Year” award. Nord-Lock wedge-locking washers are a well-known and reliable choice for manufacturers looking for a safe and secure bolting solution. The company is also dedicated to maintaining and streamlining productive, reciprocal collaborations with…
Nord-Lock unveils unique CE-marked securing washers
Nord-Lock, part of the Nord-Lock Group, first introduced its innovative wedge-locking technology in 1982. Now, the company is again breaking new ground by announcing the addition of CE marking to its wedge-locking washers. Today, no other global supplier offers CE-marked securing washers — an accomplishment that puts Nord-Lock in a unique position in the building…
Superbolt launches next-generation bolt tensioner that’s 30% faster to install
Superbolt, the original inventor and standard-bearer for multi-jackbolt tensioning, has launched Superbolt NXT — a revolutionary bolt tensioner that is up to 30% faster to install than existing solutions. Safely reducing the installation and maintenance time of tightening large bolts has long been at the core of Superbolt technologies. With Superbolt NXT, a brand new multi-jackbolt tensioner, Nord-Lock Group is taking…
Calculate torque and find fastener dimensions easily with Nord-Lock’s digital tools
Whether you’re looking for an easy method to calculate torque or a quick way to find fastener dimensions, Nord-Lock Group‘s web applications allow you to access the information directly from your mobile device. This means that instead of worrying about bringing the correct documents to a site, you can concentrate on accurately solving bolting challenges.…
Nord-Lock continues to expand to meet increasing demand
It was in Sweden, nearly 40 years ago, when Nord-Lock first started manufacturing wedge-locking washers. The company is now part of the Nord-Lock Group and global provider in wedge-locking washers and its well-known Superbolt line. Nord-Lock recently inaugurated its updated production facility in Mattmar, Sweden. The inauguration is the third in 2021 — a result…
Why do bolts loosen?
By Julie Pereyra, Sales Engineer Nord-Lock Group Depending on the application, bolt loosening can have profound consequences. One loose bolt can bring a whole production plant to a standstill and cost a company thousands. In other applications, loose bolts can pose a significant safety hazard. So, what are the bolt loosening reasons? Broadly speaking, there…
Nord-Lock wins prestigious Red Dot Design Award for Superbolt Tool
Nord-Lock Group, a global provider in bolted solutions, received one of the world’s most prestigious design awards: the Red Dot Award. It won ”Best Product Design 2020” in the tools category for the Superbolt Tool. “I am extremely proud that the Superbolt Tool was judged not only good enough to be entered into the Red…
What is the best way to improve fatigue resistance of a bolted joint?
The fatigue capacity of a bolted joint is very small, as compared to its static capacity. To improve fatigue resistance, designers can increase the thread capacity and decrease the alternating stresses at the threads. To increase the thread capacity, the Nord-Lock Group — a provider of secure and customized bolting solutions — recommends using a…