Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Safety Lock Wire and Its Uses

Safety Lock Wire—if it sounds like its application is obvious, that’s probably because it is—lock wire is mainly used in high vibration environments where fasteners could normally shake loose. You could find safety lock wire in everything from military aircrafts to your very own cars. Just like our post last week, you as the end consumer don’t have to think about the product companies use but that doesn’t mean it’s not important. We ensure the quality of all of our products so you have one less thing to worry about!

Lock wire provides a visual notification of the condition the wire is in. If a mechanic were to see that a wire was broken or worn down, this would be a clear indication that something is wrong and it needs to be fixed before the next use. If a nut or bolt was used in this instance, the mechanic may not notice that it was loose and this is when accidents could occur. Once again, Loos & Company is providing a product that is critical to your everyday safety.

In high vibration environments, nuts and bolts will come loose when you least expect it. By using safety lock wire manufactured by Loos & Company, you are ensuring the protection of everyone on board that plane, train, or in that car. And just like all of our other products, our safety lock wire can be manufactured to fit any specifications you may have in terms of size, quantity, or the type of metal to be used.

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