MacLean-Fogg is the caretaker of many brands and trademarks that are well known and respected in their various industries. A selection of our brands and trademarks are as follows:
Threadstrong
In 2022, MacLean-Fogg launched Threadstrong, a direct-to-consumer aftermarket sales platform for decorative wheel fasteners.
To learn more or purchase your own set, visit www.threadstrong.us
Whiz-Lock
On May 22, 1959, John MacLean III filed a patent for his concept for “Fasteners Having Toothed Bearing Surfaces”. Tragically, John did not survive a plane crash in 1962, but he was able to see the initial success of his “Whiz-Lock” idea.
Today, “Whiz-Lock” is one of the most famous brands/terms in the fastener world and is a product now copied by nearly every fastener manufacturer in the world. Original Whiz-Lock nuts are still manufactured at our Mundelein, Illinois factory.
Other Historic MacLean-Fogg Lock Nut Trademarks
These products are still manufactured at our Mundelein, Illinois factory.
Mack-Lock
Lock nut which has its locking feature in the middle, rather than the end of the nut for applications where the bolt does not protrude from the end of the nut.
Uni-Torque
Design for a nut that can be threaded nearly all the way down a bolt until wrenching is needed.
Two-Way
Design for a reversible lock nut.
Securex and Axilok
The Metform division of MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions manufactures several well-known fastener brands in the heavy truck market. They are:
Securex
Securex two piece wheel fasteners revolutionized truck wheel securing when they were introduced. They are still the dominant wheel fastener found today on Class 5 – Class 8 trucks.
Axilok
Unitized bearing fastener for heavy truck axles. The one-piece design of Axilok is highly valued by OEMs and repair technicians alike.
Securex and Axilok are made by MFCS’ Metform division in Savanna, Illinois.
Securex and Axilok
The Metform division of MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions manufactures several well-known fastener brands in the heavy truck market. They are:
Securex
Securex two piece wheel fasteners revolutionized truck wheel securing when they were introduced. They are still the dominant wheel fastener found today on Class 5 – Class 8 trucks.
Axilok
Unitized bearing fastener for heavy truck axles. The one-piece design of Axilok is highly valued by OEMs and repair technicians alike.
Securex and Axilok are made by MFCS’ Metform division in Savanna, Illinois.
Step-Lok
Innovative MacLean-Fogg design for a nut/washer combination that mechanically resists loosening. Step-Lok is manufactured at our Mundelein, Illinois factory.
To learn more about the Innovative Step-Lok design, click below.
Decorex Stainless Steel Capped Wheel Fasteners
The world’s leading automotive wheel fastener, available as original equipment on decorative wheels from most of the world’s leading automakers. Our Decorex stainless steel capped wheel nuts are the most durable, the most attractive and without the negative environmental impacts of chrome. Decorex stainless steel capped wheel fasteners are manufactured at our Farmington Hills, MI factory.
To learn more about Decorex, click below.

APEX Insulators
- Transmission Suspension Insulators
- Transmission Line Post Insulators
- Braced Post Insulator Assemblies with Advanced Load Curve Modeling
- Engineered Insulator & Hardware Assemblies
- Advanced Engineering Solutions & Custom Packaging

Zforce Distribution Arrestors
Zforce Arresters, acquired by MacLean in 2004, are the next evolution in surge protection backed by a combined history of over 75 years in arrester design and manufacturing experience. With millions of units in operation worldwide, the Zforce arrester is known for its direct molded on Silicone-EPDM blended housing and multistage sealing system to prevent moisture ingress and insure long term reliability. Available in ZHP heavy duty, ZRP riser pole, and ZNP normal duty ratings.
Real
Time
Design
MacLean’s Real Time Design is a state of the art design tool that allows MacLean Power clients to custom design guying and transmission insulator assemblies and helical foundation systems.
If you are in the power business and would like to register and experience it yourself, click below.