Value Collection 06060289 Key Stock Tool Steel 1/8x3/4x36

Product Description

The Value Collection 06060289 is a W-1 water hardening tool steel key stock bar measuring 1/8 inch high by 3/4 inch wide by 36 inches long. Key stock is a precision-cut steel bar used to create keyways that lock rotating components such as gears, pulleys, and sprockets to shafts, preventing slippage under load. W-1 tool steel offers good hardness and wear resistance when heat treated, making it suitable for demanding mechanical drive applications. It ships in a mill finish, meaning no additional coating or surface treatment has been applied. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians typically stock this material for in-shop keyway fitting and fabrication.

This key stock is used in industrial and commercial mechanical assemblies where a reliable shaft-to-hub connection is required. Common applications include power transmission systems, conveyor drives, pump shafts, and motor couplings. At 36 inches in length, the bar can be cut to custom key lengths as needed for specific shaft and hub configurations. The 1/8 inch by 3/4 inch cross-section suits smaller shaft diameters and lighter-duty torque transmission scenarios. It is appropriate for both original fabrication and replacement work in manufacturing, maintenance, and repair environments.

Key Features

• W-1 water hardening tool steel construction for good hardenability and wear resistance after heat treatment
• 1/8 inch high by 3/4 inch wide cross-section for precise keyway fitment
• 36-inch length allows multiple keys to be cut from a single bar
• Mill finish surface, ready for machining or direct use as-cut
• Weighs approximately 0.96 pounds per bar, making it easy to handle and store

Compatibility

Designed as a standard key stock bar for use in shaft-to-hub keyway connections across a broad range of mechanical power transmission assemblies where a 1/8 inch by 3/4 inch key profile is specified.

Installation Notes

Key stock installation is typically performed by machinists or millwrights using a mill or grinder to cut the bar to the required key length. De-energize and lock out all machinery before removing or installing shaft keys in accordance with applicable OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Ensure the keyway slot dimensions in both the shaft and hub match the key stock cross-section before installation. Do not force an oversized key into a keyway, as this can damage the hub bore or shaft.