Value Collection 06060040 Key Stock W-1 Tool Steel 36 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06060040 is a W-1 water hardening tool steel key stock bar used to secure rotating components to shafts in mechanical drive assemblies. Measuring 1/16 inch high, 1/4 inch wide, and 36 inches long, this mill-finish bar provides the raw stock machinists and maintenance technicians need to cut custom-length keys for pulleys, gears, sprockets, and couplings. W-1 tool steel offers good hardness and wear resistance after heat treatment, making it a reliable base material for keyed drive applications.

This key stock is suited for general industrial and maintenance applications where a standard rectangular key is required to transmit torque between a shaft and a hub. Typical use cases include fabricating replacement keys for conveyor drives, pump shafts, fan assemblies, and other rotating machinery in light to medium industrial settings. The 36-inch bar length allows multiple keys to be cut from a single piece, reducing material waste.

Key Features

• W-1 water hardening tool steel construction for good hardenability and wear resistance
• Mill finish surface ready for machining or use as-cut
• 1/16 inch x 1/4 inch cross section fits standard keyway slots of that dimension
• 36-inch length provides stock for multiple cut-to-length keys from a single bar
• Rectangular profile compatible with standard square and rectangular keyway specifications

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose key stock for standard keyway applications in mechanical shaft-and-hub assemblies requiring a 1/16 inch x 1/4 inch rectangular key profile.

Installation Notes

Key stock is typically cut and fitted by machinists or industrial maintenance technicians using a bandsaw, hacksaw, or mill. Deburr all cut edges before installation to prevent keyway damage. Ensure the shaft keyway and hub keyway dimensions match the key stock cross section before fitting. Follow equipment manufacturer torque and assembly specifications when securing the hub to the shaft.