Value Collection 06061287 Key Stock 7/16x36 Tool Steel W-1

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06061287 is a square key stock bar used to secure rotating components to shafts in mechanical power transmission assemblies. Cut from W-1 water-hardening tool steel, it delivers the hardness and wear resistance required for keyway applications in industrial machinery, pumps, compressors, and drive systems. The bar measures 7/16 inches high by 7/16 inches wide by 36 inches long, giving technicians the length needed to cut multiple keys from a single piece. Machinists and maintenance mechanics reach for this grade when a part will be heat-treated on-site to a specific hardness after machining.

This key stock is suited for general industrial maintenance and repair work wherever standard square keys are called for. Typical applications include coupling shafts on motors, pump impellers, conveyor drives, and fan assemblies. The 36-inch bar length supports custom key fabrication in a machine shop or field maintenance environment. It is a practical choice for facilities that stock raw key stock and cut keys to length as needed.

Key Features

• Square profile at 7/16 inches by 7/16 inches for consistent keyway fit
• W-1 water-hardening tool steel allows on-site heat treatment to target hardness
• 36-inch bar length supports multiple cuts from one piece
• Material delivers the wear resistance needed in high-load shaft applications
• Sold as a single bar for flexible inventory management

Compatibility

Designed as a raw stock material for fabricating square keys used in standard 7/16-inch keyways on motors, pumps, and drive shafts in industrial power transmission applications.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or qualified maintenance mechanics using standard cutting and filing tools. De-energize and lock out all equipment before removing or installing keys in shaft assemblies in accordance with applicable OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. If heat treatment is required, follow established W-1 water-quench procedures to achieve the desired hardness before final fitting. Verify keyway dimensions with calibrated gauges before pressing or driving the finished key into place.