Product Overview: The KM 03 Lock Nut
The KM 03 is a precision-engineered lock nut, an essential component in our range of Bearing Accessories. Specifically designed with an M17x1.0 thread, this Lock Nut is used to securely locate and fasten bearings and other components onto a 17mm shaft, preventing axial movement. It works in tandem with an MB 03 lock washer to create a reliable locking mechanism that resists loosening caused by vibration and operational stresses. Its robust construction ensures dependable performance in a variety of industrial and mechanical applications.
Features of the KM 03 Lock Nut
- Precision Threading: Features a standard M17x1.0 metric thread for a secure and accurate fit on 17mm shafts.
- Secure Locking System: Designed to be used with an MB 03 lock washer, where one of the washer's tabs is bent into one of the nut's slots to prevent rotation.
- Four Locking Slots: Equipped with four equally spaced slots on its outer circumference, allowing for easy tightening and locking with a hook or impact spanner.
- Durable Construction: Manufactured from high-quality steel to provide excellent strength, wear resistance, and a long service life.
- Reusable Design: Can be dismounted and reused multiple times without significant loss of performance, making it a cost-effective solution.
- Compact and Standardized: Conforms to ISO 2982-2 standards, ensuring interchangeability and a compact design for space-constrained applications.
Applications of KM 03 Lock Nuts
- Bearing Mounting: Widely used for securing various types of bearings with a 17mm bore, such as 6203 deep groove or 1203 self-aligning bearings, onto a shaft.
- Industrial Gearboxes: Essential for locking gears and bearings in place on transmission shafts.
- Electric Motors: Secures bearings on motor shafts, ensuring smooth and stable rotation.
- Pump Assemblies: Used to fix impellers and bearings within industrial pumps, preventing axial play.
- Conveyor Systems: Provides a reliable method for mounting rollers and pulleys onto their shafts.
- Automotive Applications: Found in various parts of vehicle transmissions and drivetrains.
- Agricultural Machinery: Secures components in equipment like harvesters and tractors that operate under high-vibration conditions.
Benefits of Using the KM 03 Lock Nut
- Enhanced Reliability: Provides a positive and secure locking action that significantly reduces the risk of component loosening.
- Simplified Assembly: Facilitates easy and accurate mounting of bearings and other parts on a shaft.
- Improved Operational Safety: Prevents unexpected component failure by maintaining the correct axial position of bearings.
- Reduced Maintenance: The secure fastening minimizes wear and tear on bearings and shafts, leading to lower maintenance frequency and costs.
- Easy Adjustment and Removal: Can be easily loosened for bearing dismounting or adjustment, simplifying maintenance tasks.
- Cost-Effective Fastening: Offers an economical yet highly effective method for axial component location compared to more complex solutions.
