Value Collection 06060164 Key Stock Tool Steel 5/16x3/32x36 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06060164 is a flat bar key stock used to secure rotating components to shafts in mechanical assemblies. Cut from W-1 Water Hardening tool steel with a mill finish, this stock provides a reliable drive connection between a shaft and a hub, pulley, gear, or sprocket. The bar measures 5/16 inches wide by 3/32 inches high by 36 inches long, allowing machinists and maintenance technicians to cut it to the required length on the job. W-1 tool steel offers good hardness after heat treatment and is well suited for keyed shaft applications where moderate impact and wear resistance are required.

This key stock is used in industrial maintenance, machine shop fabrication, and mechanical drive system repair across a wide range of equipment types. It is appropriate for light-to-medium duty applications in pumps, motors, conveyors, fans, and similar rotating machinery. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance mechanics typically size and fit this stock during shaft assembly or rebuild work. The 36-inch bar length provides enough material for multiple keyway cuts from a single piece.

Key Features

• W-1 Water Hardening tool steel construction for good wear resistance and machinability
• Mill finish surface ready for machining, grinding, or filing to final fit
• 36-inch bar length allows multiple key blanks to be cut from one piece
• 3/32 inches high by 5/16 inches wide cross-section for standard keyway fitment
• Lightweight at 0.3 pounds per bar, easy to handle and store

Compatibility

Designed as a standard key stock blank for use in machined keyways on shafts and hubs requiring a 5/16-inch wide by 3/32-inch high key profile.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a machinist or millwright. De-energize and lock out all equipment before removing or installing any shaft components. Key stock must be cut and fitted to the specific keyway dimensions of the shaft and mating hub using appropriate cutting and finishing tools. Ensure the finished key fits snugly without side play before reassembling the drive components.