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| Standard Delivery | £19.95 | 7 to 10 working days |
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Product Number: 696800-KM15
Additional Information
The Sykes-Pickavant KM Sockets are designed for the safe, accurate installation and removal of KM locknuts - specialised precision nuts used to secure bearings and other critical components on shafts. These nuts feature slots around their circumference, which means a standard socket or spanner cannot be used without risking damage to the nut or shaft.
KM sockets are purpose-built tools that engage directly with the nuts slots, providing a positive drive connection that distributes torque evenly. This prevents slippage, rounding, or distortion - common issues when improvised tools are used - and helps maintain the integrity of both the locknut and the component it secures.
The socket demands less space around the bearing arrangement than when using a hook spanner and allows the use of ratchets and torque wrenches via a 1/2" drive.
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| Product Dimensions (L x W x H) | 102 x 102 x 80 mm |
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| Product Weight | 2.466 Kg |
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| Technical Specification | ||||||
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| PRODUCT NUMBER | 69680000 | GO066 | 85656 | 59123 | VS703 | AK7160 |
| Type | Bearing Tool | Bearing Tool | Bearing Tool | Bearing Tool | Bearing Tool | Bearing Tool |
| Brand | Sealey | Sealey | ||||
| Length (mm) | 90 | 81 | 27 | |||
| Model No | VS703 | AK7160 | ||||
| Nett Weight | 0.00kg | 1.220kg | ||||
| Weight (kg) | 2.9 | 00 | 220 | |||
A. It is a specialised socket for installing and removing KM locknuts that secure bearings and other components on shafts.
A. KM locknuts have external slots instead of hex flats, so they require a dedicated socket that engages these slots correctly.
A. It fits over the nut and uses shaped internal features to contact several slots at once, distributing torque evenly around the nut.
A. It is designed for a half-inch square drive, allowing use with torque wrenches, ratchets and breaker bars.
A. Proper engagement helps maintain bearing preload accurately and avoids damage that could reduce bearing life or cause shaft problems.
A. It is suited to applications where KM locknuts retain bearings on shafts in automotive, industrial and transmission assemblies.
A. By matching the nut’s slot pattern, it prevents slipping and localised stress that often occur with improvised tools.
A. Yes, pairing it with a calibrated torque wrench allows precise tightening of KM locknuts to manufacturer recommendations.
A. Inspect the slot engagement surfaces and drive square for wear or cracking, and replace the socket if any serious damage is present.
A. Keep it clean, free from corrosion and stored with other bearing service tools for quick identification."
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