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HARDLOCK ® SELFLOCKING DESIGN HARDLOCK ® SELFLOCKING DESIGN HARDLOCK ® SELFLOCKING DESIGN

Utilizing the Wedge Principle from Ancient Japanese Architecture The Hardlock ® Nut (HLN) is the ultimate self-locking nut, perfectly integrating the nut with the bolt. This technology is based on the traditional Japanese “Wedge” principle, ensuring a secure and reliable connection. Utilizing the Wedge Principle from Ancient Japanese Architecture The Hardlock ® Nut (HLN) is the ultimate self-locking nut, perfectly integrating the nut with the bolt. This technology is based on the traditional Japanese “Wedge” principle, ensuring a secure and reliable connection. Utilizing the Wedge Principle from Ancient Japanese Architecture The Hardlock ® Nut (HLN) is the ultimate self-locking nut, perfectly integrating the nut with the bolt. This technology is based on the traditional Japanese “Wedge” principle, ensuring a secure and reliable connection.

PRINCIPLE

PRINCIPLE

PRINCIPLE

WEDGE

WEDGE

WEDGE

1. Strike the wedge with a hammer

1. Strike the wedge with a hammer

1. Strike the wedge with a hammer

2. Push the wedge into position with a nut

2. Push the wedge into position with a nut

2. Push the wedge into position with a nut

3. Integrate the wedge with the nut

3. Integrate the wedge with the nut

3. Integrate the wedge with the nut

HARDLOCK ® NUT

HARDLOCK ® NUT

HARDLOCK ® NUT

Strong Locking Force: The wedge principle creates a strong locking force that keeps the Hardlock ® Nut intact, even under severe vibrations or impacts. Strong Locking Force: The wedge principle creates a strong locking force that keeps the Hardlock ® Nut intact, even under severe vibrations or impacts. Strong Locking Force: The wedge principle creates a strong locking force that keeps the Hardlock ® Nut intact, even under severe vibrations or impacts.

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1. CONVEX NUT (FIXING NUT): The convex nut has a truncated protrusion arranged oˆ-center on the upper part.

1. CONVEX NUT (FIXING NUT): The convex nut has a truncated protrusion arranged oˆ-center on the upper part.

1. CONVEX NUT (FIXING NUT): The convex nut has a truncated protrusion arranged oˆ-center on the upper part.

2. CONCAVE NUT (LOCKING NUT): The concave nut is designed with a concentric conical depression for locking the two nuts together. 2. CONCAVE NUT (LOCKING NUT): The concave nut is designed with a concentric conical depression for locking the two nuts together. 2. CONCAVE NUT (LOCKING NUT): The concave nut is designed with a concentric conical depression for locking the two nuts together.

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The Hardlock ® Nut technology utilized in the Tsubaki Smart Connect ™ system is covered under the following patent: The Hardlock ® Nut technology utilized in the Tsubaki Smart Connect ™ system is covered under the following patent: The Hardlock ® Nut technology utilized in the Tsubaki Smart Connect ™ system is covered under the following patent:

HARDLOCK ® is a registered trademark (U.S. Reg. No. 4,762,537) owned by Hardlock Industry Co., Ltd., 6-24, Kawamata 1-chome, Higashiosaka-shi, Osaka, Japan 577-0063. HARDLOCK ® is a registered trademark (U.S. Reg. No. 4,762,537) owned by Hardlock Industry Co., Ltd., 6-24, Kawamata 1-chome, Higashiosaka-shi, Osaka, Japan 577-0063. HARDLOCK ® is a registered trademark (U.S. Reg. No. 4,762,537) owned by Hardlock Industry Co., Ltd., 6-24, Kawamata 1-chome, Higashiosaka-shi, Osaka, Japan 577-0063.

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