Value Collection 06060644 Key Stock Tool Steel 36 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06060644 is a W-1 water hardening tool steel key stock bar used to transmit torque between a shaft and a mating hub, gear, or pulley. Measuring 0.25 inches high, 0.5 inches wide, and 36 inches long, this piece ships in a mill finish and can be cut to length on site. W-1 tool steel offers good machinability and responds well to water quenching for applications that require a hardened key after fitting. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and industrial mechanics routinely stock this material for drive-component repair and assembly work.

This key stock is suited for light to medium-duty power transmission applications in both industrial and commercial maintenance settings. Typical uses include keying sheaves, sprockets, couplings, and similar rotating components onto shafts where a square or rectangular key seat has been machined. The 36-inch bar length allows a single piece to yield multiple finished keys depending on hub width requirements.

Key Features

• W-1 water hardening tool steel construction for improved wear resistance after heat treatment
• 0.25 inches high by 0.5 inches wide cross section fits standard keyway cuts for this size range
• 36-inch bar length allows multiple keys to be cut from one piece
• Mill finish provides a clean, uncoated surface ready for machining or direct use
• Consistent rectangular profile simplifies fitting and reduces hand-fitting time

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-dimension replacement or stock key material for power transmission assemblies requiring a 0.25 inch by 0.5 inch rectangular key in W-1 tool steel.

Installation Notes

Key stock installation is typically performed by machinists or maintenance mechanics familiar with shaft and hub keyway tolerances. Always de-energize and lock out the drive system before removing or installing any key. Cut the bar to the required length using a bandsaw or cold saw, then deburr all edges before fitting. Verify keyway depth and width against the key dimensions before final assembly to ensure proper seating and torque transfer.