Value Collection 06061485 Key Stock 3/4x3/4x36 Tool Steel

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 06061485 is a solid key stock bar machined from W-1 water hardening tool steel. Key stock is used to secure rotating components such as gears, pulleys, and sprockets to shafts, transmitting torque and preventing slippage. This bar measures 3/4 inch high by 3/4 inch wide by 36 inches long and weighs 5.74 pounds. W-1 tool steel responds well to water quenching, allowing machinists and tool and die shops to harden the material to suit specific load and wear requirements. The square cross-section profile conforms to standard keyway dimensions for straightforward fitment in milled keyways.

This key stock is suited for general industrial and maintenance machining applications where a hardened or hardenable steel key material is required. It is commonly cut to length on a lathe or mill and fitted into shaft keyways on pumps, motors, conveyors, and other rotating machinery. Maintenance machinists, tool and die makers, and industrial equipment technicians are the primary users. The 36-inch bar length provides enough stock to yield multiple finished keys from a single piece, reducing material waste in production or repair settings.

Key Features

• W-1 water hardening tool steel for post-machining heat treatment capability
• Square cross-section: 3/4 inch x 3/4 inch for standard keyway fitment
• 36-inch bar length yields multiple finished keys per piece
• Consistent dimensional tolerances support accurate keyway engagement
• Suitable for torque-transmitting applications on shafts in rotating equipment

Compatibility

Designed as a standard square key stock for use in 3/4-inch keyways on industrial shafts, motors, pumps, and similar rotating equipment where W-1 tool steel material specification is required.

Installation Notes

Key stock installation is typically performed by machinists or maintenance technicians using standard milling and turning equipment. Ensure the mating shaft keyway is clean and free of burrs before fitting. If heat treating, follow the W-1 water quench procedure and allow the part to reach ambient temperature before final fitting. Always de-energize and lock out equipment before removing or replacing keys on rotating shafts.