kontra somunu

Turkish - English

Definition of kontra somunu in Turkish English dictionary

(Mekanik) lock nut

thin nut which is screwed up tightly on another nut in order to prevent it from getting loose

There are two common usage's of this term

A nut which is tightened against another nut to keep it from loosening up Often, but not always, there will be a key washer between the lock nut and the cone or other part it secures Lock nuts are used to secure bearing adjustment of most hubs, headsets, pedals and sidepull brakes Most hubs use lock nuts to secure the cones so that they will stay in adjustment These lock nuts are the outermost parts which are screwed onto the axle, and their outer surfaces press against the insides of the fork ends of the frame The lock nuts are therefore the reference point by which axle width and dishing are measured

A nut used in combination with a lock washer to hold a bearing in place on a shaft

Related Terms

rulman kontra somunu

(Otomotiv) bearing lock nut

Hyphenation

kont·ra so·mu·nu