Product Overview: The MB 01 Lock Washer
The MB 01 Lock Washer is an essential component for securely fastening bearings onto a shaft. With an inner diameter of 12mm, an outer diameter of 21mm, and a thickness of 1mm, this washer is specifically designed to be used with a KM 01 lock nut. As part of our Lock Washer and Bearing Accessories range, its primary function is to prevent the lock nut from loosening due to vibration or rotational forces. The washer features an inner tab that locates in a keyway on the shaft and multiple outer tabs that can be bent into one of the slots on the lock nut, creating a simple yet highly effective locking mechanism.
Features of the MB 01 Lock Washer
- Precision Engineering: Manufactured to standard dimensions (12x21x1mm) for a perfect fit with corresponding KM 01 lock nuts.
- Secure Locking System: Utilizes an inner key tab and bendable outer tabs to mechanically lock the nut in place.
- High-Quality Material: Constructed from durable steel to withstand operational stresses and resist deformation.
- Vibration Resistance: Effectively prevents nuts from backing off in high-vibration environments, ensuring machine reliability.
- Simple Installation: Easy to install and secure, requiring only basic tools to bend the locking tab.
- Cost-Effective Security: Provides a reliable and inexpensive method for securing critical rotating components.
Common Applications
- Electric Motors & Gearboxes: Secures bearings on motor shafts and within gear assemblies.
- Industrial Pumps & Compressors: Maintains the position of bearings in demanding pump and compressor applications.
- Conveyor Systems: Essential for securing bearings on rollers and pulleys in conveyor belts.
- Agricultural Machinery: Used in equipment such as combines, tractors, and balers to withstand harsh operational conditions.
- Power Transmission Assemblies: Ensures the stability of bearings on shafts in various power transmission systems.
- Fans and Blowers: Prevents nuts from loosening on the shafts of industrial fans and blowers.
- Automotive Applications: Suitable for securing components in wheel hubs and axle assemblies.
Benefits of Using the MB 01 Lock Washer
- Enhanced Operational Safety: Prevents catastrophic failure by ensuring critical components remain securely fastened.
- Improved Machine Reliability: Guarantees that bearings and associated parts stay fixed, reducing unplanned downtime.
- Reduced Maintenance Needs: Eliminates the need for frequent re-tightening of lock nuts, saving time and labor costs.
- Extended Component Life: By maintaining proper preload and position, it helps extend the service life of both the bearing and the shaft.
- Simple and Effective Design: Offers a straightforward and proven solution for securing bearings on a shaft.
- Versatile Use: Compatible with a wide range of bearing arrangements that use shaft-mounted lock nuts.
