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The Nord-Lock
wedge-locking technology
is designed to secure fasteners
in extreme conditions and
prevent bolt loosening.
The Nord-Lock original washers
Nord-Lock washers secure bolted joints with tension instead of friction. The
system is comprised of a pair of washers that have cam faces on one side and
radial teeth on the opposite side.
radial teeth
cam faces
The proven original wedge-locking solution
The Junker test according to DIN 65 151 is considered the most severe
vibration test for bolted connections.
Vibration test
Bolt M8 (8.8) with clamp load length 25mm
Untightening
Load cycles
Uniform friction
It is important to have control over the friction conditions when tightening
a joint.
When no washer is used, friction depends With NL sliding always occurs between the upper
on the contact surface. washer and the bolt head/nut.
Preload will be the same, regardless of the
contact material.
Product benefits
Clamp load (kN)
Possible to lubricate
Torque (Nm)
90
80
70
Clamp load [kN]
60
M16 with NL16
50
No retightening needed 40
M16 with Plain washer
30
20
10
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Time [s]
Product benefits
Washers are rigorously tested in all steps of production to verify that the
quality requirements are met
Non-preloaded joints
Possible to lubricate
Controllable preload
Reusability
No retightening needed
Full traceability
Proven and Certified
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formats
SolidWorks
IGES
STEP
Parasolid
SAT
Pro/E
DGW
DXF
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