Product Overview: The MB 24 Lock Washer
The MB 24 is a crucial component in our range of Bearing Accessories, specifically designed to secure bearing assemblies on shafts. As a vital part of the Lock Washer family, this component works in tandem with a KM 24 lock nut to prevent it from loosening due to vibration or operational torque. Manufactured to precise DIN 5406 standards, the MB 24 features an inner diameter of 120mm, an outer diameter of 158mm, and a thickness of 2mm, ensuring a perfect fit for its designated applications. Its design incorporates one inner tab to locate it in the shaft's keyway and multiple outer tabs that can be bent into the slots of the lock nut, providing a simple yet highly effective mechanical lock.
Key Features of the MB 24
- Positive Locking Mechanism: Features multiple locking tabs that are bent into the slots of a KM series lock nut to prevent rotation.
- Standardized Dimensions: Conforms to DIN 5406 standards, ensuring interchangeability and a precise fit with corresponding KM 24 lock nuts and shafts.
- Durable Material: Constructed from high-quality steel to provide excellent strength and resilience against operational stresses.
- Simple and Reusable: Easy to install and, while not recommended for frequent reuse, can be unbent and replaced without damaging the shaft or nut.
- Cost-Effective Security: Offers a reliable and economical solution for securing bearings and other components on a shaft.
- Vibration Resistance: Effectively prevents the loosening of lock nuts in applications subject to vibration and dynamic loads.
Common Applications
- Industrial Gearboxes: Secures gear and bearing assemblies on drive shafts, ensuring operational stability.
- Pumps and Compressors: Used to lock bearings in place on rotating shafts within pumps and compressor units.
- Electric Motors: Ensures that bearings on the motor shaft remain securely fastened during high-speed rotation.
- Conveyor and Roller Systems: Prevents the loosening of roller bearings on conveyor shafts, reducing maintenance downtime.
- Agricultural Machinery: Provides a robust locking solution for bearing assemblies in tractors, harvesters, and other farm equipment.
- Mining and Construction Equipment: Essential for securing components in heavy machinery that operates under harsh and high-vibration conditions.
- Adapter Sleeve Assemblies: Used to securely position bearings mounted with adapter sleeves or withdrawal sleeves.
Benefits of Using the MB 24 Lock Washer
- Enhanced Operational Safety: Prevents catastrophic failure by ensuring that critical components do not come loose during operation.
- Improved Machinery Reliability: Increases the overall reliability of rotating equipment by providing a secure fastening system.
- Extended Component Life: By maintaining the correct preload and position of the bearing, it helps to extend the service life of both the bearing and the shaft.
- Reduced Maintenance Costs: A simple, low-cost component that prevents more expensive repairs caused by loosened parts.
- Ease of Installation: The straightforward tab-bending process makes installation quick and requires only basic hand tools.
- Versatile Application: Widely used across numerous industries for a variety of shaft-mounted bearing applications.
