{"id":18350,"date":"2019-04-18T12:50:38","date_gmt":"2019-04-18T11:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railbusinessdaily.com\/?p=18350"},"modified":"2019-04-18T12:50:38","modified_gmt":"2019-04-18T11:50:38","slug":"the-hardlock-nut-ensures-safety-in-rolling-stock-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.railbusinessdaily.com\/the-hardlock-nut-ensures-safety-in-rolling-stock-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hardlock Nut ensures safety in rolling stock applications"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Hardlock Nut is a simple fastener that enhances build quality. \u00a0For decades Hitachi have specified Hardlock as a self-locking nut on applications throughout their range of trains and rolling stock.<\/p>\n
Why Hardlock? \u00a0Because Hardlock has the ability to resist loosening caused by vibration. \u00a0It is a reusable product that retains the same level of locking ability after many uses. \u00a0It has been adopted by other Japanese train manufacturers because it improves the final product.<\/p>\n
What about your products? \u00a0Hardlock is a simple versatile solution that enhances fastening integrity. \u00a0For minimal cost expensive machinery can be better protected from the effects of vibration. \u00a0Another benefit is that it reduces subsequent time-consuming checking and inspection for loose fastenings. \u00a0The replacement of non-reusable locking nuts when maintenance is required is also unnecessary.<\/p>\n
Network Rail have fitted over 500,000 Hardlock Nuts on safety-critical track point (S&C) applications. This is a vote of confidence.<\/p>\n
To view more details and on-line video vibration tests click here.<\/a><\/p>\n Staytite Ltd, the suppliers of the Hardlock Nut are exhibiting at RSN-Derby, at stand C2. \u00a0So if you think Hardlock Nuts can offer an improvement to your products, then come and see us!<\/p>\n In the meantime, you can get in touch via phone or email and request a sample<\/a> which we will post to you.<\/p>\n Staytite<\/p>\n