Disc-Lock Attends the Northwestern Showmen's Club 32nd Annual Safety Seminar
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Culver City, Calif. - February 27, 2012 - DISC-LOCK International recently attended and lectured at the Northwestern Showmen's Club Safety Seminar (NWSC SS) in Portland, Oregon.
Entering its 32nd year, the Northwestern Showmen's Club Safety Seminar is designed to deliver quality education and certification while meeting the challenge and need for safety awareness and training within the amusement industry. The NWSC SS is aligned with Portland State University for accreditation in their continuing education program while providing four continuing education units, or CEU's, for participation and completion of the annual seminar.
"This safety seminar is compelling because it enables us to come in contact with people and companies for which our DISC-LOCK vibration-proof fastening systems are ideally suited," said Alistair McKinlay, Chairman of DISC-LOCK International. "Safety and accident prevention are top priorities for amusement park patrons and employees," added McKinlay.
"Our seminar titled, Safe Bolting Practices, is a comprehensive, hands-on demonstration of our entire line of fastening solutions," said Greg White, Vice President of DISC-LOCK. "Amusement ride fasteners are subject to the elements of vibration, shock and stress which can combine to cause a serious ride failure which our fasteners are designed to prevent," added White.
DISC-LOCK vibration-proof fasteners can be used in several areas of the amusement industry including, but not limited to; amusement ride bolted joints, motor mounts, hydraulic fittings, pneumatic components, ride platform joints, rail track joints, railcar components, ride frame and assembly structures and any bolted joint that receives stress. The distinguishing feature of the DISC-LOCK fastening systems that set them apart from conventional fasteners, revolves around the patented cam-action of the DISC-LOCK nut along with the free-spinning characteristic of the nut.
About DISC-LOCK International
DISC-LOCK International, headquartered in Culver City, Calif., manufactures a complete range of safety fastening solutions for transportation, industry and the military including trucks, trailers, buses and wind turbines and towers. DISC-LOCK products include; Safety Wheel Nut, Vibration Proof Locking Nut, Truck Frame Fastening System, Rail Car Fastening System, Armor Fastening System, Shear Wrench, Tension Control Bolt, Hex Head Bolt and Locking Washers. Established in 1980, DISC-LOCK International distributes to all 50 states in the U.S. and 31 countries worldwide. DISC-LOCK is a minority-owned business.
