Product Overview: The MB 26 Lock Washer
The MB 26 is a high-quality lock washer, an essential component in securing bearings onto a shaft. As a crucial part of our Bearing Accessories range, this washer is designed to be used in conjunction with a corresponding KM 26 Lock Nut. Its primary function is to prevent the lock nut from loosening due to vibration or operational stresses. This is achieved through one of its external tabs, which is bent into one of the slots on the circumference of the lock nut, creating a secure mechanical lock.
Manufactured to precise industry standards, the MB 26 ensures a reliable and tight fit, which is critical for the longevity and safe operation of rotating machinery. It is commonly used with adapter sleeves like the H 2326 to mount bearings with a tapered bore onto a cylindrical shaft. Trust our components to provide the stability and security your industrial applications demand.
Key Features of the MB 26 Lock Washer
- Positive Locking Mechanism: Features multiple external tabs that can be bent into the lock nut's slots for a secure hold.
- Prevents Loosening: Effectively stops the lock nut from backing off the shaft under vibration and dynamic loads.
- Precision Manufacturing: Made to strict dimensional tolerances to ensure perfect compatibility with KM 26 lock nuts.
- Durable Material: Constructed from high-quality steel to withstand mechanical stress and provide long-lasting performance.
- Simple and Effective Design: An industry-standard, reliable, and straightforward solution for securing bearing assemblies.
- Easy Installation: Designed for simple and quick installation with basic hand tools.
Common Applications
- Industrial Gearboxes: Secures bearings on shafts, ensuring gears remain in proper alignment.
- Conveyor Systems: Used in pulley and roller assemblies to maintain bearing position and prevent failure.
- Large Fans and Blowers: Essential for securing large fan blade assemblies and motor bearings, enhancing operational safety.
- Mining and Construction Equipment: Provides robust fastening in heavy-duty machinery exposed to extreme vibration and shock loads.
- Pumps and Compressors: Ensures the secure mounting of bearings on shafts within pumping and compression machinery.
- Agricultural Machinery: Used in equipment like harvesters and tractors where components are subject to constant vibration.
Benefits of Using the MB 26 Lock Washer
- Enhanced Operational Safety: Prevents catastrophic failure by ensuring critical components like bearings and nuts do not come loose.
- Increased Machine Reliability: Provides a secure and stable bearing assembly, reducing downtime and maintenance needs.
- Extended Component Life: A properly secured bearing operates more efficiently, reducing wear and extending the service life of both the bearing and the shaft.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Offers a simple, inexpensive, and highly effective method for securing threaded components.
- Simplified Maintenance: While secure, the washer can be unbent and replaced, allowing for straightforward disassembly when required.
- Vibration Resistance: Specifically designed to counteract the effects of vibration, making it ideal for dynamic applications.
