Value Collection 06060420 Key Stock Tool Steel 36 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06060420 is a straight key stock bar used to secure rotating components — such as gears, pulleys, and sprockets — to shafts in mechanical power transmission assemblies. Milled from W-1 Water Hardening Tool Steel, this bar measures 3/16 inches high, 5/16 inches wide, and 36 inches long, allowing it to be cut to length on the job. The mill finish is as-milled and suitable for standard keyed-shaft applications. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians working on industrial or commercial mechanical drives are the primary installers.

This key stock is appropriate for use in keyway slots on shafts and hubs across a wide range of mechanical assemblies, including conveyor drives, pump shafts, gearboxes, and similar rotating equipment. The 36-inch bar length supports custom cutting to fit specific keyway lengths. W-1 tool steel offers good machinability and can be heat treated for increased hardness where the application demands it. Sold as a single bar per unit.

Key Features

• W-1 Water Hardening Tool Steel construction for good machinability and heat-treat capability
• 36-inch length allows field cutting to required keyway dimension
• 3/16 inches high by 5/16 inches wide cross-section for standard shaft keyway fitment
• Mill finish as-milled surface ready for direct installation or further machining
• Sold as a single bar — no minimum bundle required

Compatibility

Designed for use in standard keyway slots requiring a 3/16 inches by 5/16 inches key stock profile on shafts and hubs in industrial and commercial mechanical power transmission applications.

Installation Notes

Key stock installation is typically performed by machinists or millwrights. De-energize and lock out all equipment before accessing any rotating shaft or drive assembly. Cut key stock to the required length using a bandsaw or cold saw, then deburr all cut edges before fitting into the keyway slot. Ensure the key fits without binding and that the hub or gear seats fully before returning equipment to service.