Bringing together two of the most innovative and trusted bolt securing technologies
Published 2011-12-28 00:00:00
Nord-Lock has acquired US company Superbolt Inc and Swiss company P&S Vorspannssysteme AG.
Like Nord-Lock, Superbolt and P&S have developed an excellent solution that provides maximum security and holds global recognition. Two of the most innovative and trusted bolt securing technologies are brought together with this acquisition.
Mikael Helmerson, Managing Director of the Nord-Lock Group says “The acquisition of Superbolt and P&S is another giant step forward in our vision to be the undisputed global leader in bolt securing." He further adds, “We have very high expectations for our new common future.”
Robert Steinbock, President of Superbolt continues “The synergies between Nord-Lock and Superbolt are the best we have seen in all the companies that we have ever considered joining with.” Together with vice president, Allan Steinbock, Robert is excited about the potential for the whole company and the ability of the group to now meet all bolt securing needs. The CEO of P&S, Roman Germann, concludes “Nord-Lock and Superbolt are active in the same sectors and our products are often used in the same challenging conditions".
The combined competence of Superbolt and Nord-Lock is unique in the bolt-securing industry. The Group will be able to serve global customers with an impressive line-up of safe and cost effective solutions for critical applications.
Competence for mining and tunnelling
Nord-Lock and Superbolt offer high-quality products for critical bolting applications and our products are used in heavy industries such as mining and tunnelling.
Nord-Lock wedge locking products have grown a global reputation for its reliable locking and easy-to-use features. Satisfied customers used Nord-Lock washers to secure bolts on heavily vibrating machines in the mining industry.
Extreme vibrations of rock crushers tend to loosen the bolts on its machine. With Nord-Lock washers, every single bolt on the machine is safely secured and efficiency is improved with minimal machine failures.
Down in the mines, bolts used to clamp cutting tools onto reaming head of raise boring machines often became loose under vibrations, loads and torque. This problem is solved with Nord-Lock washers and safety is definitely improved by reducing dangers from servicing machines underground.
Superbolt tensioners have been used to keep joints tight in critical bolting applications with its technically innovative system utilising multi-jackbolts. They are designed as direct replacements for standard bolting and they can be threaded onto new or existing bolt, stud, threaded tie rod or shaft.
Ring gear bolts on the power shovel have potential problems of loosening and rounding out holes. With Superbolt tensioners, these bolts are highly tensioned and the movement in the joint is eliminated.
Superbolt tensioners are used to fasten the bolts on demanding mining applications such as the draglines, drag drums and excavators. Easy installation and removal of the tensioners is a big advantage that Superbolt offers to customers. Additionally, large bolts can also be tightened with hand tools.
Services included
Through the concept Performance Services, the Nord-Lock Group gathers its entire service offering. Performance Services includes tools and services for sourcing, design and aftermarket processes. Each of these services helps to contribute to a safe and effective design that offers a low life cycle cost. By analysing and optimising bolted connections, Nord-Lock helps customers increase profitability and productivity.
Services includedThrough the concept Performance Services, the Nord-Lock Group gathers its entire service offering. Performance Services includes tools and services for sourcing, design and aftermarket processes. Each of these services helps to contribute to a safe and effective design that offers a low life cycle cost. By analysing and optimising bolted connections, Nord-Lock helps customers increase profitability and productivity.
