Value Collection C676406 Oversized Key Stock 3/8x12in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C676406 is an oversized key stock bar used to transmit torque between shafts and mating components such as gears, pulleys, and sprockets. Machined from cold drawn steel and left with a plain finish, this key stock measures 3/8 inches high by 3/8 inches wide by 12 inches long. The oversized designation means the cross-section is manufactured slightly above nominal dimensions, allowing machinists to fit and file to exact keyway tolerances. Industrial maintenance technicians, millwrights, and machine repair professionals reach for this type of stock when building or restoring power transmission assemblies.

This key stock is suited for light to medium-duty power transmission applications in rotating machinery found in manufacturing facilities, pump stations, conveyor systems, and general industrial equipment. The 12-inch length gives the technician enough material to cut one or more keys to a required working length. Cold drawn steel provides adequate shear strength and machinability for standard shaft keyway work. Sold individually per piece with a minimum order quantity of 5 pieces.

Key Features

• Oversized cross-section allows fitting and filing to precise keyway tolerances
• Cold drawn steel construction provides consistent dimensional accuracy and machinability
• Plain finish — no coating to interfere with fit or custom finishing
• 3/8 inches x 3/8 inches square profile suits a wide range of standard shaft keyways
• 12-inch length provides material for cutting single or multiple keys

Compatibility

Designed as an oversized replacement or fabrication-stock key for standard 3/8-inch square keyway applications in rotating shaft assemblies across general industrial and mechanical power transmission equipment.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by millwrights or industrial maintenance technicians. De-energize and lock out all equipment before removing or installing key stock per OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. The oversized stock should be filed or ground to achieve a proper slip or interference fit within the keyway before final assembly. Always verify key seat depth and shaft keyway dimensions with calipers before cutting to final length.