Solutions for Construction Equipment

Using Expander System as a lug wear repair solution for construction equipment will boost workshop business

Over 35 years experience has made us the global pivot pin experts, bringing increased stability and precision to all machines, including excavators, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders and ADTs. The Expander System is an easy, cost effective and permanent repair method. Using Expander results in no more machine vibrations, no more rattling and no more lug wear.

We are a trusted supplier for lug wear solutions used by workshops, operators and global machine manufacturers all over the world, proudly supplying Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere, Terex, Hitachi, JCB, Liebherr and Volvo.

2 MILLION Expander System produced globally. Adaptable design for any application. Solutions

35 YEARS More than 35 years’ experience producing pivot pins for global brands. Knowledge

+ 50,000 HRS Field tested during +50,000 hours in the steering cylinder position on Volvo wheel loader Test results

We did not need to machine the lugs. Expander’s pivots fixed the oval shape and we got rid of the vibrations!
Maintenance Manager

All type of workshops benefit from using Expander System

I replace pins in new equipment The use of Expander System in new equipment lowers the total cost of operation. A machine with less wear will also have a higher second-hand value.

I work with line boring Sometimes the lug repair is made too late and the wear is too big, or it is not possible to re-torque after installation. A fast and permanent repair is to make a rough cut to make the hole round again and fit Expander System with oversized sleeves.

I have no line boring equipment The play needed to mount the traditional straight pin is the major reason for the wear, and the wear will start again as soon as the operator uses the machine. Expander System solves the issue of lug wear without the use of line boring equipment and makes repair work safer.

I offer field maintenance to my customers Reducing downtime will bring huge cost savings for your customers. Expander System is an optimal field repair solution. No hot works are involved, increasing safety for the operator. The on-site operator can do the retorquing needed, no special tools are needed.

Talk to the pivot pin experts!

More lug wear repair work than you can handle?

The Expander System eliminates wear on pivot pins and cylinder rod ends. The solution is used as a direct replacement for existing straight pins, without re-design or alteration. It is installed straight into the worn lugs, making it a perfect solution for field installation.

The Expander System is an expanding pivot pin that does not require line boring, allowing for more throughput through the workshop. Questions? Email us at expander@nord-lock.com.

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From experience we know that pivot wear will occur sooner or later, that’s why we chose the Expander System once again. We know that the cost will pay itself off.
Large fleet owner

Time consuming repairs? Try a permanent fix to lug wear!

For many workshops, machine owners and operators, lug wear is simply accepted as an unavoidable fact of life that requires repeating maintenance. But does it need to be?

Do you find it challenging to measure the wear of the lug?

It can be challenging to measure lug wear accurately.

We have the perfect solution - order an extra pair of sleeves!

Unsure if you got the lug wear measurement correct before dismounting the original straight pin? We offer repair kits that give a total expansion possibility of 4 mm!

The Expander System should be part of the bridge standard. The system introduces an entirely new way of thinking; a solution that makes operation safer, maintenance work easier and saves a lot of money!
Engineering Project Manager