Abstract
The present study investigates the cause of the loosening of the lock nut in a forklift drive axle. Structural analysis of the wheel shaft assembly revealed that the slippage on the contact surface of the lock nut was considerable, especially when the preloads on the bearing set were lacking. Macroscopic observation of the worn out contact surface revealed that circular scratches were formed whose radii were nearly the same as the slippage distance in the structural analysis results. Experimental simulation of the loosening of the lock nut was successfully carried out.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
