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The UK Department of Transport says there are as many as 3,000 accidents and 10 deaths annually in the UK alone caused by wheels flying off commercial vehicles.
Wheels fly because of a failure of their nuts and/or studs. Many factors contribute to these failures, but they all concern one thing - stud tension.
There is only a small ’safe tension zone’ of between 220kN and 260kN. Above 220kN to ensure enough friction is generated and below 260kN to prevent fatigue in the stud.
Wheelcrown™ is a patented bolt/stud tensioning system, which is faster, simpler and safer™ than the current system.
Wheelcrown™ ensures all wheels are securely attached, yet requires less time to fit and maintain, leading to cost-savings for the life of the vehicle. Wheelcrown™ therefore pays for itself many times over.
To learn more about how Wheelcrown™ works visit the website.
