Value Collection 06060206 Key Stock Tool Steel 36 Inch

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06060206 is a rectangular key stock bar used to secure rotating components such as gears, pulleys, and sprockets to shafts in mechanical power transmission assemblies. Machined from W-1 Water Hardening Tool Steel with a mill finish, this key stock measures 1/8 inch high, 3/16 inch wide, and 36 inches long, weighing 0.24 pounds. The W-1 grade provides good wear resistance and hardness when heat treated, making it suitable for moderate-duty drive applications where precise shaft-to-hub locking is required. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians keep this stock on hand for custom keyway fitting and field fabrication.

This key stock is suited for light to moderate industrial and maintenance applications involving keyed shafts. The 36-inch length allows the bar to be cut to the required key length on-site using a hacksaw, bandsaw, or mill. Typical installations include electric motor shafts, pump drives, conveyor components, and gearbox assemblies where a close-tolerance rectangular key is specified. The mill finish provides a consistent surface that can be lapped or filed to fit a machined keyway.

Key Features

• W-1 Water Hardening Tool Steel construction for good wear resistance and hardenability
• Mill finish surface is consistent and ready for final fitting or heat treatment
• 36-inch bar length allows on-site cutting to required key dimensions
• Rectangular 3/16 inch wide by 1/8 inch high cross section fits standard keyway specifications
• Lightweight at 0.24 pounds for easy handling and storage

Compatibility

Designed as a standard rectangular key stock for use in keyed shaft and hub assemblies where a 3/16 inch wide by 1/8 inch high key is specified per applicable dimensional standards.

Installation Notes

Key stock installation is typically performed by machinists or millwrights. Always de-energize and lock out the machine before removing or installing drive components. Cut the key stock to the required length and deburr all edges before fitting into the keyway. Ensure proper keyway depth and width tolerances to achieve correct key fit and prevent fretting or looseness under load.