Locking elements are small, almost inconspicuous machine components that are used in almost every design. As guide elements, the form-fit components protect and limit other machine parts against axial play. The locking elements are available in many designs. This makes them suitable for a wide range of applications.
Below is a selection of locking elements from Gutekunst Federn:
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Snap rings
Snap rings are special forms of circlips. In mechanical engineering, they prevent components such as wheels, sealing elements and bearings on axles, shafts or within bores from moving axially. These special shapes are versatile and in many cases offer the most cost-effective solution. Snap rings are available in two versions:
- As snap ring DIN 7993 for shafts type A. They are used in semicircular grooves on an axle or shaft.
- As snap ring DIN 7993 for bores type B. They are also used in semicircular grooves within a bore or sleeve.
Gutekunst Federn offers snap rings for shafts and bores in mild steel EN 10270-1 and stainless steel EN 10270-3-1.4310 from stock in various dimensions.
Spring cotter pin
Cotter pins secure axial bolts, axles and anti-rotation devices such as castellated nuts. They are among the fast locking elements. Depending on the dimensions of the bolt to be secured, the plugs are available in different sizes and two different versions:
- As a spring cotter simply with one coil
- As a double cotter pin according to DIN 11024 with two coils. The frictional connection of the cotter pin is lower due to the double coil. This makes it easier for the user to insert and pull the element through the second coil.
Click here for a selection of spring cotter pins single and spring cotter pins double in mild steel EN 10270-1 and stainless steel EN 10270-3-1.4310
Focal pins or safety clips
The focal pin, also known as a locking clip, secures screw connections. It is mainly used in aviation, but also in many other applications. It prevents the unintentional loosening of screws, which can be caused by vibrations, among other things. To do this, the fokker needle is guided through the crown and the threaded hole.
Click here for the article selection of focussing needles / safety clips in mild steel EN 10270-1 and stainless steel EN 10270-3-1.4310
The following products also belong to the safety elements:
- Split pins
- Set collars
- Lock washers
- Castle nuts
- Settling protection
- Clamping washers
- Loss protection
- Anti-rotation lock
Individual spring cotter pins and safety elements
In addition to standardized spring cotter pins and retaining clips according to DIN, Gutekunst Federn also manufactures spring cotter pins, clips and split pins for special applications in any desired shape. Do you need customized locking elements? Then send your requirements and a sketch or drawing with the desired quantity to verkauf@gutekunst-co.com or contact our technical department directly on (0049) 07123 960-193.
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