Will the Disc-Lock Safety Wheel Nut operate effectively if painted in operators livery colours?
No, the Disc-Lock Safety Wheel Nut will NOT operate effectively if painted, as paint can work itself between the two rising cam sections of the wheel nut thus rendering the unique locking design of the Disc-Lock Safety Wheel Nut ineffective. Disc-Lock Europe would strongly advise operators against painting wheel nuts. According to the Code of Practice for the selection and care of tyres and wheels for commercial vehicles issued by the British Standards Institution (BS AU 50: Part 2: Section 7a) “where wheel and hub surfaces mate they should be clean, free from surface protrusions and preferably free of paint.” 17. Will the Disc-Lock Safety Wheel Nut save maintenance time Regular maintenance programmes should always be carried out. However by fitting Disc-Lock Safety Wheel Nuts savings will be made on down-time costs, repairs and overtime caused by lost wheels.
