IMI recently launched the Lug Linx wheel safety system, which provides an “increased safety window” that enables the critical identification and maintenance of a pending wheel detachment or wheel-end damage.
“We’re excited to introduce Lug Linx, a new product designed to complement the ‘RIST’ process to keep a fleet’s wheels rolling safely on their trucks,” Bob Fogal, IMI president, said in a news release.
The Lug Linx system is a simple, cost-effective solution designed to indicate lug nut movement and retain loose lug nuts, IMI reproted. Its point-to-point pattern is an accurate way to detect lug nut movement, allowing the driver to detect loose lug nuts that need to be retorqued. With Lug Linx, pre-and-post inspections are quick and efficient.
Lug Linx comes in standard and high-temperature versions. Both operate with identical functionality but cater to different temperature needs. The standard version melts at 248 degrees Fahrenheit, while the high-temp version is designed to handle temperatures up to 302 degrees F. This distinction is crucial for industries where frequent stop-start conditions can elevate wheel temperatures, IMI said.
Available in a range of sizes, Lug Linx is tailored to meet the needs of various fleet operations.
“Since creating the first turnkey system for refinishing truck wheels in 1986, we’ve been involved with a key portion of wheel safety—the condition of the wheel itself,” Fogal said. “We understand the vital importance of wheel safety and the costly consequences of ignoring it.”