Improving Wind Farm Performance: A Guide to Monitoring Preload in Bolted Joints

Secure bolted joints are critical for the operation and safety of infrastructure but ensuring that these joints are tightened, and stay tightened, to the correct preload can be a challenging task. As wind turbines get bigger, in increasingly harsh environments or on floating platforms, bolted co... (read more)

Oil and Gas: Solutions for safer operations

Few, if any, industrial environments are as extreme and prone to risks

With numerous moving parts, oil rigs located in remote off-coast environments, and potentially life-threatening consequences in the event of malfunctions, predictability is the top priority. Together, our four technology brands offer comprehensive boltin... (read more)

Our product portfolio includes standardized washers specialized for critical bolted connections, as well as customized solutions accounting for unique requirements and specifications.

To see our full product range please continue to our website. (read more)

Solve Heat Exchanger Flange Issues with Superbolt® Multi-Jackbolt Tensioners (read more)

Sustainability: A Key Factor in Volvo CE's Framework Contract with Expander (read more)

The 4 benefits of Nord-Lock Black Washers you should know about (read more)

THE STRENGTH OF YOUR MACHINE IS DEFINED BY ITS PIVOTS (read more)

Getting Superbolt into space was a big deal, but it’s suitability to secure critical bolted joints hasn’t always been applied in such awe-inspiring fields. The journey is still unfolding, from an industrial fix in the beating heart of US manufacturing to a global brand that is synonymous with industrial multi-jackbolt tensioning, and now a leader at the forefront of predictiv... (read more)

Nord-Lock combi bolt washers have been rigorously tested and approved by the Nord-Lock engineering team. The standard range of Nord-Lock combi bolt washers are ready to be shipped to you for testing/evaluation. Combi bolt washers in other sizes, metric and UNC, with standard diameter or enlarged outer diameter (sp) as well as washers in other materials are offered upon request. (read more)

Do you need CAD files for your Nort-Lock products? Our CAD files are compatible with a variety of CAD software systems (read more)

High performance and dedication to safety are in our DNA. The fact that we are the only company to offer CE marked securing washers is proof. (read more)

We are often asked about securing bolted connections where parts have painted surfaces, something relevant to many applications and industries. The answer depends on the type of coating used and how it’s applied, though in general there are a few practical challenges to overcome. (read more)

Superbolt was the world’s first to revolutionize nuts and bolts with multi-jackbolt tensioning (MJT) technology. Our technology has been proven in tens of thousands of successful installations and we continue to develop a multitude of solutions to solve the next generation of bolting challenges. (read more)

TYPHOON+

Boltight Typhoon+ tensioners have been developed to meet the technical and environmental demands of the wind energy market where high bolt load and restricted access applications are common challenges.

The robust design ensures reliability during the frequent and repeated use necessary on wind turbine projects on and offshore. For low radial clearance applications. (read more)

Getting Superbolt into space was a big deal, but it’s suitability to secure critical bolted joints hasn’t always been applied in such awe-inspiring fields. The journey is still unfolding, from an industrial fix in the beating heart of US manufacturing to a global brand that is synonymous with industrial multi-jackbolt tensioning, and now a leader at the forefront of predictiv... (read more)

Nord-Lock created the original wedge-locking technology that secures bolted joints, even when exposed to severe vibration and dynamic loads. It is impossible for our products to loosen unintentionally due to the wedge created underneath the bolt head and nut. (read more)

Nord-Lock wedge-locking washers utilise tension instead of friction in order to secure bolted joints exposed to severe vibration and dynamic loads.

Over the operational life cycle, Nord-Lock washers offer increased operational reliability and lower maintenance costs, while significantly reducing the risks of production stops, accidents and warranty claims. (read more)

Did you know that there's a connection between animals and big bolts? (read more)