Typical applications
- Engine mounts, brackets and auxiliary equipment
- Transmission and gearbox housings
- Chassis and suspension-related assemblies, where approved by the design
- Battery pack support structures and EV equipment enclosures
- Motor mounts, electric drive units and industrial assembly fixtures
- Manufacturing robots, conveyors and automated production lines
- Vehicle testing rigs and engine test beds
Customer challengeVibration, cyclic loading and repeated operation can contribute to bolted-joint loosening.
Value propositionHelp secure selected bolted connections and improve assembly reliability.
Typical applications
- Excavators, bulldozers and wheel loaders
- Hydraulic equipment mounting assemblies
- Operator cabin mounting structures
- Engine and transmission support brackets
- Equipment frames, access platforms and protective guards
- Concrete mixers and batching equipment
- Drilling rigs, compactors and road construction machinery
Customer challengeShock, vibration, impact and changing loads during operation.
Value propositionImprove the reliability of selected bolted connections exposed to dynamic loads.
Typical applications
- Tractors and power tillers
- Combine harvesters and threshers
- Seed drills and planters
- Rotavators, cultivators and ploughs
- Sprayers and fertilizer spreaders
- Harvesting and crop-processing machinery
- Agricultural conveyors and drive assemblies
Customer challengeRough terrain, changing loads, dust, moisture and repeated mechanical movement.
Value propositionSupport dependable bolted joints in equipment operating under demanding field conditions.
Typical applications
- Selected nacelle equipment mounting joints
- Generator and auxiliary equipment assemblies
- Machinery frames and support brackets
- Yaw and pitch system auxiliary assemblies
- Service platforms, guards and access structures
- Wind turbine manufacturing fixtures
- Maintenance equipment and mechanical assemblies
Customer challengeLong service life, fluctuating operational loads, vibration and difficult maintenance access.
Value propositionImprove bolted-joint security in suitable assemblies and help reduce maintenance exposure.
Typical applications
- Solar tracker drive and motor assemblies
- Tracker gearboxes and mechanical linkages
- Inverter and transformer equipment mounting
- Electrical enclosure and equipment frames
- Service platforms and machinery brackets
- Solar manufacturing machinery
- Selected mechanical connections in support equipment
Customer challengeOutdoor exposure, temperature cycles, wind-induced movement and maintenance requirements.
Value propositionHelp secure suitable bolted joints in mechanical equipment and selected assemblies.
Typical applications
- Pump and compressor auxiliary assemblies
- Skid-mounted equipment and machinery frames
- Pipe-support structures and equipment brackets
- Non-pressure-retaining machinery connections
- Offshore mechanical equipment and access structures
- Drilling and well-service equipment
- Selected actuator and equipment mounting joints
Customer challengeVibration, corrosive environments, difficult access and the cost of unplanned downtime.
Value propositionSupport reliable bolted joints in suitable equipment, with material and environmental requirements considered.
Typical applications
- Generator auxiliary equipment
- Pump and fan assemblies
- Motor and gearbox mounts
- Conveyor and coal-handling machinery
- Cooling-system equipment supports
- Turbine auxiliary machinery and service equipment
- Maintenance platforms and non-critical mechanical structures
Customer challengeContinuous operation, vibration and high consequences of equipment interruptions.
Value propositionHelp maintain the integrity of selected mechanical connections in power-generation equipment.
Typical applications
- Crushers and screening machines
- Conveyor drives and support assemblies
- Feeders, hoppers and material-handling systems
- Pumps, gearboxes and motors
- Drilling and excavation equipment
- Processing plant machinery frames
- Dust collection and auxiliary equipment
Customer challengeHigh vibration, impact loads, abrasive dust and continuous-duty operation.
Value propositionHelp reduce unintended loosening in selected machinery connections and improve maintenance efficiency.
Typical applications
- Auxiliary engine equipment
- Pumps, motors and gearboxes
- Ventilation and cooling machinery
- Deck machinery and winch assemblies
- Mechanical support structures
- Marine cranes and handling equipment
- Selected equipment in offshore service vessels
Customer challengeVibration, saltwater exposure, corrosion and restricted maintenance access.
Value propositionSecure suitable bolted joints using an appropriately selected corrosion-resistant material.
Typical applications
- Auxiliary equipment cabinets and mounting assemblies
- Traction motor and gearbox auxiliary connections
- Brake-system support equipment
- HVAC equipment and underframe brackets
- Railway maintenance machinery
- Depot handling and workshop equipment
- Selected railway infrastructure machinery
Customer challengeRepeated vibration, shock, cyclic loading and stringent maintenance requirements.
Value propositionImprove the security of suitable bolted connections where loosening can lead to costly inspection or maintenance.
Typical applications
- Robot base and pedestal assemblies
- End-of-arm tooling and selected gripper connections
- Servo motor and gearbox mounting
- Automated transfer systems
- Machine frames and linear-motion equipment
- Pick-and-place and packaging machinery
- Industrial assembly fixtures and test rigs
Customer challengeRepeated acceleration, deceleration and motion cycles can place demanding loads on bolted joints.
Value propositionSupport stable mechanical assemblies, positioning reliability and reduced maintenance interventions in appropriately designed joints.
Typical applications
- Tablet presses and capsule filling machines
- Packaging, filling and labelling equipment
- Mixing and processing machinery
- Equipment frames and motor mounts
- Laboratory automation systems
- Medical device manufacturing machinery
- Selected non-product-contact support assemblies
Customer challengeEquipment reliability, frequent cleaning, controlled environments and consistent production performance.
Value propositionHelp secure appropriate mechanical connections while meeting cleanliness, corrosion and validation requirements.
Typical applications
- Conveyors and material-handling machinery
- Filling, capping and bottling machines
- Packaging and labelling equipment
- Mixing and processing equipment
- Pumps and motor assemblies
- Washdown-area support equipment
- Machine frames and maintenance fixtures
Customer challengeRepeated operation, washdown, cleaning chemicals and corrosion exposure.
Value propositionHelp improve bolted-joint reliability in suitable equipment, using a material and installation arrangement compatible with the cleaning environment.
Typical applications
- Agitator and mixer drive assemblies
- Pump and compressor auxiliary equipment
- Conveyor and feeder machinery
- Motor and gearbox mounts
- Equipment skids and structural supports
- Plant maintenance and handling machinery
- Selected mechanical connections exposed to corrosive environments
Customer challengeCorrosive atmospheres, vibration, chemical exposure and continuous operation.
Value propositionSelect a suitable Nord-Lock material for the environment and help maintain dependable mechanical joints.
Engineering note: Chemical compatibility must be verified for the actual medium, concentration, temperature and exposure conditions.
Typical applications
- Spinning and winding machinery
- Looms and textile processing machines
- Rollers, drives and gearboxes
- Paper machines and converting equipment
- Printing and finishing machinery
- Industrial fans and exhaust systems
- Conveyor and material-handling systems
Customer challengeHigh operating speeds, repetitive movement, vibration and long production shifts.
Value propositionHelp secure suitable fasteners and reduce avoidable maintenance associated with loose joints.
Typical applications
- CNC machine housings and auxiliary assemblies
- Motor, spindle and gearbox mounting
- Injection moulding and extrusion equipment
- Hydraulic power packs
- Industrial presses and cutting machines
- Assembly and testing machines
- Special-purpose machines and production fixtures
Customer challengeAccuracy, repeated cycles, equipment vibration and the cost of downtime.
Value propositionImprove the reliability of suitable machine connections and support repeatable maintenance practices.
Typical applications
- Conveyor drive units and roller assemblies
- Automated storage and retrieval systems
- Pallet handling equipment
- Industrial lift and transfer mechanisms
- Sortation and distribution machinery
- Loading equipment and dock machinery
- Warehouse automation robots
Customer challengeRepeated starts and stops, mechanical movement and continuous material flow.
Value propositionHelp reduce loosening-related maintenance in selected equipment and improve operational continuity.
Typical applications
- Selected antenna support assemblies
- Telecom shelter equipment mounting
- Cooling and ventilation equipment
- Generator and power-system auxiliary assemblies
- Equipment racks and brackets
- Tower maintenance equipment
- Network infrastructure support machinery
Customer challengeOutdoor exposure, wind-induced vibration, corrosion and difficult access.
Value propositionImprove bolted-joint security in suitable support and equipment assemblies.
Typical applications
- Aircraft manufacturing fixtures and tooling
- Ground support equipment
- Maintenance platforms and service machinery
- Test benches and industrial equipment
- Selected non-flight-critical equipment mounting assemblies
- Aerospace production machinery
- Workshop lifting and handling equipment
Customer challengeReliability, traceability, demanding quality systems and stringent approval requirements.
Value propositionSupport secure mechanical connections in approved industrial and ground-support applications.
Typical applications
- Ground-support machinery
- Vehicle auxiliary equipment and selected brackets
- Power generation and field equipment
- Mechanical handling systems
- Equipment enclosures and mounting frames
- Maintenance fixtures and test equipment
- Industrial production machinery used by defence suppliers
Customer challengeHarsh operating environments, vibration, serviceability and stringent procurement specifications.
Value propositionHelp secure suitable bolted connections in applications that meet the required material, traceability and qualification criteria.
Typical applications
- Pump and motor assemblies
- Blowers and aeration equipment
- Screening and sludge-handling machinery
- Conveyor and dosing equipment
- Treatment plant mechanical supports
- Industrial valves and actuator mounting assemblies, where approved
- Water-treatment equipment skids
Customer challengeMoisture, corrosion, vibration and continuous operation.
Value propositionSupport suitable bolted joints using an appropriately selected corrosion-resistant washer material.
Typical applications
- Industrial shredders and crushers
- Sorting and screening machinery
- Conveyors and feeders
- Compactors and balers
- Waste-handling vehicles and equipment
- Recycling plant motor and gearbox assemblies
- Material-processing equipment
Customer challengeImpact, shock, vibration, contamination and heavy-duty operating cycles.
Value propositionHelp maintain reliable bolted connections in selected equipment exposed to demanding mechanical loads.
Typical applications
- Hoist and gearbox assemblies
- Trolley and travel drive equipment
- Motor and brake auxiliary mounting
- Crane machinery frames
- Selected service platforms and guards
- Lifting-equipment manufacturing fixtures
- Material-handling support equipment
Customer challengeRepeated load cycles, vibration, movement and high consequences of mechanical failure.
Value propositionImprove the security of suitable mechanical joints and support reliability-focused maintenance.
Typical applications
- Machinery-support structures
- Industrial platforms and access systems
- Equipment frames and modular structures
- Selected bolted steel assemblies
- Construction machinery support connections
- Maintenance access structures
- Industrial plant auxiliary structures
Customer challengeMaintaining joint integrity under vibration, changing loads and long service periods.
Value propositionProvide an engineered wedge-locking solution where permitted by the structural specification.
Typical applications
- Motor mounting bolts
- Pump skid and baseplate assemblies
- Compressor auxiliary equipment
- Gearbox and drive mounting
- Fan and blower assemblies
- Lubrication-system equipment
- Industrial package equipment
Customer challengeRotating machinery can generate vibration, and loosened connections may affect reliability and alignment.
Value propositionSecure appropriate mounting and auxiliary joints, subject to equipment OEM requirements and joint-design validation.
Typical applications
- Motor and generator auxiliary assemblies
- Industrial electrical equipment enclosures
- Selected switchgear mounting arrangements
- Transformer auxiliary equipment and support frames
- Electrical machinery and testing fixtures
- Cooling fan and ventilation assemblies
Value propositionImprove reliability of suitable equipment mounting joints, subject to electrical clearance, enclosure, thermal and OEM requirements.
Typical applications
- Rolling mill auxiliary equipment
- Material-handling conveyors
- Furnace auxiliary machinery
- Pumps, fans and industrial drives
- Foundry handling and moulding equipment
- Cutting, forming and metal-processing machinery
- Machine frames and selected support assemblies
Customer challengeVibration, impact, heat exposure and demanding production cycles.
Value propositionSelect suitable wedge-locking washers for mechanical joints after checking actual operating temperature, loads and material compatibility.
Typical applications
- Printing press drive assemblies
- Packaging and sealing machines
- Labelling and filling lines
- Film extrusion and converting machinery
- Rollers and tension-control assemblies
- Conveyor drives and automation systems
Value propositionSupport secure mechanical connections and reliable operation in high-cycle production equipment.
Typical applications
- Compressor and motor mounting
- Fan and blower assemblies
- Chiller and cooling equipment frames
- Refrigeration plant auxiliary machinery
- Air-handling units
- Cooling tower mechanical equipment
Value propositionHelp secure appropriate bolted joints exposed to vibration and recurring operating cycles.
Typical applications
- Equipment skids and machinery frames
- Offshore auxiliary equipment
- Mechanical handling and service equipment
- Pump and compressor support assemblies
- Access platforms and selected support structures
- Equipment installed in corrosive marine environments
Value propositionHelp improve bolted-joint reliability with appropriate material selection and application-specific engineering qualification.
