There is nothing worse than having to constantly retighten a tool that keeps spinning off an extension pole’s threaded end. For example, if you’re constantly having to stop painting a wall to tighten the roller frame back onto the pole. Another issue we have heard from customers happens when they are using a cleaning brush. The brush on the pole can come unscrewed. Both situations are annoying and waste valuable time for the user.
The Solution
![Closeup image of the Lok-thread found on all Mr. LongArm Heavy Duty and Professional extension poles.](https://mrlongarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Lok-thread-Illustration.jpg)
To solve this problem Mr. LongArm’s Heavy Duty and Professional extension poles come equipped with a special feature on our standard ¾” metal threaded ends. This feature is called a Lok-thread and was designed to prevent threaded tools from loosening during use. While the Lok-thread may be small and hard-to-notice, it is definitely effective. Our Pro-Lok, Alumiglass, Smart-Lok, and Super Tab-Lok line of telescoping poles all feature this patented technology. No more stopping what you’re doing; attach your tool and get to work!
These threads are considered “universal”, meaning any attachment tool that calls for “universal or standard” threaded ends should* fit our extension and non-extending poles. If you are attaching a Mr. LongArm tool, such as our flow-through brush heads, you might note that the brush does not screw on all the way to the bottom; that is perfectly acceptable. The Lok-thread secured the fit and you’re good to go. While the Lok-thread is small, it helps any professional or DIYer in a big way. No other extension pole on the market has a similar technology. If you are tired of dealing with tools coming loose, be sure to take advantage of these unique threaded ends.
*There are products out there that claim to be “standard” or “universal” – if they are not made in the USA, there is a likelihood the attachments are not consistent in diameter.