Lord of the Locks
When it comes to locking mechanism solutions, Nord-Lock Group is at the forefront of the industry, having engineered a range of innovative products including the Nord-Lock wedge-locking washers that prevents bolts from loosening, the popular Expander System, which eliminates the need for line boring, and the extended downtime associated with the process. The company also designed the Superbolt mechanical tensioner which is a safer, more reliable method of bolting large parts in heavy machinery together and Boltight hydraulic bolt tensioners and hydraulic nuts which are great for bolts on cutters and conveyors. Australian Mining Review spoke with Nord-Lock Oceania general manager Jeff Jared about the innovative technologies, as well as other solutions the company offers in the way of locking...