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KEEP THINGS RUNNING

The long distances of railway tracks mean time-consuming and costly maintenance, whereas the high speeds involved make safety non-negotiable. Since our washers can’t loosen unintentionally, they present the railway industries with the most cost-effective and safest bolting solution.

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REABILITY

When you move at 329 km/h, our washers make sure your bolts won’t move at all.

FIT AND FORGET

Once installed, our washers remove bolted connections from the list of things you have to worry about.

APPROVED AND TESTED

Our washer goes through rigorous testing and has acquired some of the most prolific certifications in the industry.

Noise barriers Stabilize structural joints in noise barriers under wind loads and vibration to ensure durability and noise cancelling.
Bridges Ensure joint integrity in bridges under high-stress conditions for long-lasting structural stability.
Heavy steel structures Ensure joint integrity under high-stress conditions for long-lasting structural stability.
Switches/turnouts Enhance stability at critical rail junctions for reliable performance and functionality of switches.
Sensors Support precise monitoring under heavy dynamic conditions and ensure correct measuring data.
Bogies (= underfloor equipment of railway vehicles) Strengthen key components of undercarriage systems and prevent downtime and accidents.
Railway vehicle Maintain structural integrity across critical vehicle connections to ensure failure-free operation.
Catenary Reinforce electrical systems in overhead lines to assure failure-free supply of electrical power.

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UNPARALLELED SAFETY PERFORMANCE ON DISPLAY

The junker test is the most rigorous, demanding method for testing the effectiveness of various ways of securing bolted joints. This video of the testing in action shows how our wedge-locking technology outperforms the competition.

Why Nord-Lock Washers

10 reasons that speak for Nord-Lock

Dynamische Beanspruchungen: Wechselnd, Stroßbelastung, Vibrationen, Temperatur Dynamic loads: Alternating or shock loads, vibration, temperature
Normen empfehlen oder schreiben Sicherungsmaßnahmen vor Standards recommend or prescribe locking elements
Vorspannung allein ist kein Garant für ausreichende Sicherung Preload alone is no guarantee of adequate locking function
Andere Sicherungsmethoden sind wirkungslos (z.B. Kontern, Körnen, Palmutter, etc.) Other securing methods are ineffective (e.g. double nut, thread punching, pal nut, etc.)
Erhält die Vorspannung (Konstruktionsprinzip einer Schraube) Maintains the preload (design principle of a bolt)
Verhindert das Auseinanderfallen der Komponenten Prevents the bolting components from falling apart
Konformes Sicherungselement (ETA, abZ, EBA) Conform securing element (ETA, abZ, EBA)
Reduktion von Instandhaltungsmaßnahmen /-kosten Reduction of maintenance activities and costs
Unkompliziert (flache Scheibe durch Nord-Lock austauschen) Easy to use (replace flat washer with Nord-Lock)
Lebenslange Garantie auf die Sicherungsfunktion Lifetime warranty on the securing function
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AN APPROVED SOLUTION

 

The Nord-Lock washer is a premium product with documented success in many industries.

Our products are approved by several industry standards and specified by numerous international companies.

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Customer success stories

Knowledge Dinghan Railway Technology Relies on Nord-Lock Vibrations, dynamic transverse forces, and high speeds require the highest safety standards in railway fasteners Read more
Knowledge “Alexa: How Can Smart Products Redefine Bolt Maintenance?” Nord-Lock Group and Revotec collaborate to provide digital preload monitoring and cutting-edge structural maintenance Read more
Customer Cases Getting the best of both worlds On the face of it, building the Kienlesberg bridge was a real-life mission impossible. After all, how can you successfully bring together two completely opposing concepts? Read more
Customer Cases Alstom and Nord-Lock Group: A secure coupling French multinational Alstom is a global player in the rail transport industry with a raft of international customers seeking the most comprehensive range of products and services on the rail market. Read more
Customer Cases Pushing the boundaries of express trains The central Japan railway Company (JR Central) operates the Shinkansen superexpress bullet trains that connect Tokyo and Osaka – Japan’s two biggest cities. Read more
Customer Cases Nord-Lock Group keeps the railway industry on track Nord-Lock wedge-locking washers are used in all safety-related areas of the railway industry, such as bogies, coupling devices, brake systems, rail dampers. Read more
Customer Cases Renovating Nuremberg’s metro – without affecting the timetable Renovating an underground railway system without weeks of construction and chaos caused by delays and diversions was previously unheard of. Read more
Customer Cases Putting the X-series to the test The Challenge Wam Metals is a manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of specialized non-ferrous and ferrous components, servicing both the local South African and the international markets. The... Read more
Customer Cases Safety secures trust For more than 30 years, unsurpassed safety has been synonymous with the Nord-Lock Group. Read more

NORD-LOCK PRODUCT RANGE

For any industry or application where safe, reliable bolting is critical.

Nord-Lock wedge-locking washers prevent bolt loosening Nord-Lock Group NORD-LOCK® WASHERS Wedge-locking security for bolted joints exposed to extreme vibration and dynamic loads. Read more
Nord-Lock X-series washer combines wedge-locking with an exceptional spring effect to secure against multiple bolt loosening factors Nord-Lock Group NORD-LOCK® X-SERIES WASHERS Maximum security for critical bolted joints exposed to spontaneous bolt loosening and slackening. Read more
Nord-Lock Group NORD-LOCK® STEEL CONSTRUCTION WASHERS Optimal contact between bolts and washers used in steel construction applications, including HV and HR sets. Read more
Nord-Lock wheel nuts safely secure wheels on on-road and off-road heavy vehicles Nord-Lock Group NORD-LOCK® WHEEL NUTS High clamping force that eliminates wheel loosening on heavy vehicles operating under extreme conditions. Read more
Nord-Lock Group NORD-LOCK® Combi Nuts Simplify assembly, reduce the risk of errors, and optimize efficiency with Nord-Lock combi nuts. Read more

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