Product Overview: The MB 09 Lock Washer
The MB 09 is a crucial component in our range of Bearing Accessories, designed to securely fasten bearings onto a shaft. As an essential part of the Lock Washer family, this component works in tandem with a corresponding lock nut to prevent the loosening of bearings due to vibration or operational stresses. Specifically designed for use with the KM 09 lock nut, the MB 09 features an inner tab that locates in the shaft's keyway and multiple outer tabs that can be bent into the slots of the lock nut, creating a simple yet highly effective locking mechanism.
With precise dimensions of 45mm bore diameter, 60mm outer diameter, and 1.0mm thickness, the MB 09 is manufactured from high-quality spring steel to ensure reliable performance and durability. This washer is indispensable for mounting bearings with adapter sleeves, such as the H 209, ensuring that the entire assembly remains tight and secure throughout its service life.
Key Features of the MB 09 Lock Washer
- Positive Locking: Features an inner tab and multiple outer tabs to create a secure, mechanical lock.
- Vibration Resistance: Effectively prevents the lock nut from backing off, even in high-vibration environments.
- Durable Material: Constructed from high-grade spring steel for excellent strength and resilience.
- Precision Engineered: Manufactured to strict tolerances to ensure a perfect fit with KM 09 lock nuts.
- Easy Installation: Simple to install and secure by bending one of the outer tabs into a lock nut slot.
- Reusable: Can often be carefully unbent and reused, offering a cost-effective solution.
Common Applications
- Industrial Gearboxes: Secures bearings on input and output shafts, maintaining gear alignment and performance.
- Electric Motors and Generators: Prevents bearing nuts from loosening on motor shafts.
- Pumps and Compressors: Ensures the stability of rotating assemblies in various pump and compressor designs.
- Conveyor Systems: Used in conveyor rollers and drive pulleys to maintain bearing position and tension.
- Agricultural Machinery: Provides reliable fastening for bearings in equipment like combines, balers, and tillers.
- Mining and Construction Equipment: Essential for heavy-duty machinery where components are subject to extreme shock and vibration.
Benefits of Using the MB 09 Lock Washer
- Enhanced Safety: Prevents catastrophic failure by ensuring critical components do not come loose during operation.
- Increased Machine Reliability: Maintains the correct preload and position of bearings, extending their operational life and that of the machine.
- Reduced Maintenance: A 'fit and forget' solution that significantly reduces the need for frequent retightening of bearing nuts.
- Cost-Effective Security: An inexpensive but highly effective method for securing bearings compared to more complex locking systems.
- Simple and Accessible: Requires only basic hand tools for installation, making it ideal for field repairs and maintenance.
- Protects Shaft and Nut Threads: The positive lock prevents thread damage that can occur from a nut loosening and rotating on the shaft.
