Consequences

The consequences of loose wheel nuts are many and severe.

  • Disloged wheels 
  • Accidents resulting in property damage and personal injury 
  • Jeopardized productivity and delivery precision due to:
        - Greater risk of unplanned stops
        - Greater retightening demands
  • Increased costs due to the effects of unbalanced wheels
        - Higher fuel consumption
        - Increased tyre wear
  • Higher spare parts costs, due to increased wear on the wheel assembly 
  • Increased operational costs from damage repair and possible fines or insurance claims
  • Negative company publicity resulting from poor safety record and performance below expectations

The Nord-Lock wheel nut offers a safe locking, which makes it possible to avoid the above listed consequences of loosening wheel nuts.