BALL LOCK WASHER

The Ball Lock Washer is a hardened washer, which employs the use of hardened steel ball bearings that embed and grip into the flange face and nut bearing surfaces. This mechanical lock begins to occur during the hand tightening stage and is maintained throughout the tightening process. The length of time it takes to assemble a joint is greatly reduced since the operator can quickly maneuver a single tool around the flange. This unique system works both when tightening and loosening. It can be used under the nut, when tightening the head, or used under the head, when tightening the nut. The result is a technology that eliminates the need for a back-up wrench and the need for an operator to place his hands and fingers at risk in a pinch point zone.