Product Overview: The MB 17 Lock Washer
The MB 17 is a precision-engineered lock washer, an essential component in our Bearing Accessories range. Specifically designed to be used with a KM 17 lock nut, this washer provides a simple yet highly effective method for securing bearings and other components onto a shaft. With an inner diameter of 85mm, an outer diameter of 110mm, and a thickness of 1.5mm, the MB 17 prevents the lock nut from loosening due to vibration or rotation, ensuring the entire bearing assembly remains securely in its designated position.
Featuring an inner tab that locates in the keyway of a shaft or adapter sleeve and multiple outer tabs that can be bent into the slots of the lock nut, the MB 17 creates a positive mechanical lock. This product is a crucial part of any robust mounting solution, widely used across various industrial sectors. Explore our complete selection of Lock Washers to find the right fastening solution for your application.
Key Features of the MB 17 Lock Washer
- Positive Locking Mechanism: Utilizes inner and outer tabs to create a secure lock, preventing the nut from backing off.
- Prevents Rotational Loosening: Effectively counteracts the effects of vibration and dynamic loads on the assembly.
- Simple and Reliable Design: Easy to install and remove, offering a dependable and reusable fastening method.
- Standardized Dimensions: Manufactured to industry standards (85x110x1.5mm) for compatibility with KM 17 lock nuts and corresponding shafts.
- Durable Construction: Made from high-quality steel to withstand operational stress and provide long-lasting performance.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for securing bearings on both straight shafts and adapter sleeves.
Common Applications
- Bearing Assemblies: Used to secure bearings onto adapter sleeves or directly onto stepped shafts.
- Gearboxes and Transmissions: Ensures that gears, sprockets, and other transmission components remain tightly fastened.
- Pumps and Compressors: Prevents nuts from loosening on rotating shafts in fluid and air handling equipment.
- Conveyor Systems: Secures rollers and pulleys, ensuring reliable operation in material handling applications.
- Agricultural Machinery: Provides robust fastening for components in harvesters, tractors, and other farm equipment.
- Electric Motors: Used to lock bearings in place on motor shafts, contributing to stable and efficient motor performance.
- Industrial Fans and Blowers: Secures fan blade hubs and bearings, enhancing operational safety and reliability.
Benefits of Using the MB 17 Lock Washer
- Enhanced Operational Safety: Prevents catastrophic failure by ensuring critical components do not come loose during operation.
- Increased Machine Reliability: Reduces downtime by maintaining the integrity of bearing mountings.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers an inexpensive yet highly effective method for securing components, avoiding the need for more complex locking systems.
- Simplified Maintenance: The tabs can be straightened for easy removal of the lock nut, simplifying bearing replacement and other maintenance tasks.
- Improved Assembly Integrity: Guarantees that the axial clamping force provided by the lock nut is maintained over time.
- Protection for Shafts and Nuts: Helps to distribute the load and prevent damage to the shaft threads and nut faces.
