International Marketing Inc. (IMI), in partnership with Redcat Industries, has created the Lug Linx Wheel Safety System, which is designed to indicate lug nut movement and provide quick identification of a possible wheeloff or wheel damage.
“We’re excited to introduce Lug Linx, a new product designed to complement the R.I.S.T. process to keep a fleet’s wheels rolling safely on their trucks,” says IMI President Bob Fogal.
The Lug Linx Wheel Safety System is designed to indicate lug nut movement and retain loose lug nuts. Its point-to-point pattern can detect lug nut movement and allow for the driver to detect loose lug nuts that need retorqued. IMI says Lug Linx makes pre-and-post inspections quick and efficient, which keeps fleets on the road.
The Lug Linx Wheel Safety System comes in two options: Lug Linx Standard and Lug Linx High Temp. Both versions operate identically, but cater to different temperature needs. The Lug Linx Standard melts at 248 F (120 C), while the Lug Linx High Temp is designed to handle temperatures up to 302 F (150 C).
IMI says the temperature distinction is crucial for applications with school buses, waste haul, and public transportation, where frequent stop-start conditions can elevate wheel temperatures. Lug Linx is available in a range of sizes 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. We understand the vital importance of wheel safety and the costly consequences of ignoring it,” said IMI's Fogal.
