In 1982, Nord-Lock Group began developing the original wedge-locking washers that prevent bolts and nuts from loosening. Today, our four technology brands innovate new, advanced bolting solutions to secure applications and critical infrastructure in every major industry worldwide.

But what excites us the most is that we have barely scratched the surface when it comes to the potential uses for our expertise and solutions – including how even the most ‘traditional’ industries can be supported with smart, sensor-enabled bolting technologies.

Inside this issue we put the spotlight on Superbolt mechanical tensioning, trace the history of the Nord-Lock washer and share an appreciation of the often-overlooked fastening technologies that hold our world together.

You’ll find how our Red Dot award-winning Superbolt Tool is used in one of Europe’s largest hydropower plants, how Nord-Lock washers are used in a novel drone application to optimize agriculture in China, plus DIY drag-racing and more.

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