Metric Key Stock Sizes

Straight keys with a square or rectangular cross section are the most common type of key.

Metric key stock sizes.

One part of the key fits into a precut slot in the shaft known as a key seat. Cut this stock to length to create the machine key you need. Install in a keyway to transmit torque from shafts to gears and other components. The keys in the assortments can be cut filed and fitted for a particular application.

Metric external table chart thread designations sizes m 1 6 m 18. Arbor spacers shims. Metric key keyway dimensions per iso r773 js9 width tolerance table chart. It provides driving torque and prevents movement.

Install in a keyway to transmit torque from shafts to gears and other components. Standard external metric thread and fastener sizes m 0 25 m 1 4. Plating allows easy product identification and clearly marked sizes provide easy reference. Key stock assortments create the exact key for a machine tool or engine whether it s a square end oversized undersized or woodruff key.

April 15 2016 m ks r z metric key stock rectangular zinc plated the information below lists the required dimensional chemical and physical characteristics of the fasteners in this purchase order. The assortments are available in standard or metric key stock sizes. Page 1 of 1 fastenal product standard rev 01 date. Stainless steel square metric keystock stainless steel rectangular metric keystock square metric keystock rectangular metric keystock.

Rectangular metric keystock rectangular metric keystocks are used for metric keyway operations. Conforms to metric keyway specifications. Metric key keyway dimensions. Straight keys with a square or rectangular cross section are the most common type of key.

Lengthening shortening shims. The remainder slides into a groove in the hub called a keyway. Cut this stock to length to create the machine key you need. Arbor spacers shims.