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    Keyed Rotary Shafts

    Match with a machine key to prevent slipping while transmitting torque to gears and other components. Turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances, these shafts reduce vibration, evenly distribute loads, and improve accuracy.
    Fully Keyed
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Shafts. Keyed Rotary Shafts, Fully Keyed.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rotary Shafts. Keyed Rotary Shafts, Fully Keyed.
    Mount components anywhere along the length of these shafts. For secure torque transmission, slide a component from either end and lock it into place with an ANSI machine key (sold separately).
    Carbon Steel—Strong and easy to machine. These shafts work best in dry environments since moisture will cause steel to rust.
    Keyway
    Material
    Certificate
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    ANSI Keys
    Included
    Straightness
    Tolerance
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Type
    Form
    Each
    Carbon Steel
     
    1 3/8" Diameter
    3"3"5/16"5/32"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B95Medium——1497K162000000
    6"6"5/16"5/32"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B95Medium——1497K16300000
    9"9"5/16"5/32"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B95Medium——1497K16400000
    12"12"5/16"5/32"No0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C14MediumMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		8488T12400000
    12"12"5/16"5/32"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B95Medium——1497K61100000
    18"18"5/16"5/32"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B95Medium——1497K96800000
    24"24"5/16"5/32"No0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C14MediumMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		8488T125000000
    24"24"5/16"5/32"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B95Medium——1497K60100000
    36"36"5/16"5/32"No0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C14MediumMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		8488T126000000
    36"36"5/16"5/32"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B95Medium——1497K602000000
    48"48"5/16"5/32"No0.003"/1 ft.-0.001" to 0"Rockwell C14MediumMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		8488T127000000
    48"48"5/16"5/32"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B95Medium——1497K603000000
    60"60"5/16"5/32"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B95Medium——1497K604000000
    72"72"5/16"5/32"No0.013"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B95Medium——1497K605000000
     
    Partially Keyed
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Shafts. Keyed Rotary Shafts, Partially Keyed.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Rotary Shafts. Keyed Rotary Shafts, Partially Keyed.

    These shafts combine keyed ends with a plain center for versatile assembly. The keyways on the ends lock with the included ANSI machine keys to transmit torque to components such as gears and sprockets. The plain center fits bearings and other round-bore parts.
    Carbon Steel—Strong and easy to machine. These shafts work best in dry environments since moisture will cause steel to rust.
    Keyway
    Material
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    ANSI Keys Included
    Straightness
    Tolerance
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Each
    Carbon Steel
     
    1 3/8" Diameter
    24"4", 14"5/16", 5/16"5/32", 5/32"One 2" Long Key, One 4" Long Key0.003"/1 ft.-0.002" to 0"Brinell 190Medium6117K1820000000
    36"4", 14"5/16", 5/16"5/32", 5/32"One 2" Long Key, One 4" Long Key0.003"/1 ft.-0.002" to 0"Brinell 190Medium6117K183000000
    48"4", 14"5/16", 5/16"5/32", 5/32"One 2" Long Key, One 4" Long Key0.003"/1 ft.-0.002" to 0"Brinell 190Medium6117K184000000
    60"4", 14"5/16", 5/16"5/32", 5/32"One 2" Long Key, One 4" Long Key0.003"/1 ft.-0.002" to 0"Brinell 190Medium6117K185000000
    72"4", 14"5/16", 5/16"5/32", 5/32"One 2" Long Key, One 4" Long Key0.003"/1 ft.-0.002" to 0"Brinell 190Medium6117K186000000
     

    Splined Rotary Shafts

    Often used in hydraulic and other high-torque applications, these shafts have evenly spaced teeth to transmit heavy rotational loads. They handle more torque and last longer than keyed shafts since they have multiple contact points. Pair them with splined sleeve bushings (sold separately). Compatible bushings and components slide right along the splines, making these shafts a good choice for frequent disassembly and adjustments.
    Fully Parallel Splined
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Shafts. Splined Rotary Shafts, Fully Parallel Splined.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rotary Shafts. Splined Rotary Shafts, Fully Parallel Splined.
    The large, straight-sided teeth resemble machine keys and transmit more torque than involute-spline teeth. These shafts are fully splined, so you can mount components anywhere along their length.
    Carbon Steel—Strong and easy to machine. These shafts work best in dry environments since moisture will cause steel to rust.
    Sleeve Bushings—Transmit rotary motion or position loads along a shaft. These bushings also work as couplers—they can join two splined shafts when welded into place.
    Shafts
    Sleeve Bushings
    Material
    Dia.
    Lg.
    No. of
    Splines
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    Carbon Steel
    1 3/8"10"6Not RatedNot Rated4208N1500000004208N56000000
     
    Fully Involute Splined
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Shafts. Splined Rotary Shafts, Fully Involute Splined.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rotary Shafts. Splined Rotary Shafts, Fully Involute Splined.
    Handle misalignment and reduce vibration and wear. Curved teeth, similar to those on a gear, make more contact with a bushing than parallel-splined teeth. These shafts are fully splined, so you can mount components anywhere along their length.
    Carbon Steel—Strong and easy to machine. These shafts work best in dry environments since moisture will cause steel to rust.
    Sleeve Bushings—Transmit rotary motion or position loads along a shaft. These bushings also work as couplers—they can join two splined shafts when welded into place.
    Shafts
    Sleeve Bushings
    Material
    Dia.
    Lg.
    No. of
    Splines
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    Carbon Steel
    1 3/8"10"21Not RatedNot Rated3976N1500000003976N550000000
     

    Plug-In Shafts for Flexible-Mount Right-Angle Speed Reducers

    Convert output drives from female to male.
    For 1 Output
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Inset. Gear Box Shafts. Plug-In Shafts for Flexible-Mount Right-Angle Speed Reducers, For 1 Output.
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Output
    Lg.
    Mounting Hole
    Thread Size
    Includes
    Each
    1 3/8"9.21"3.15"1/2"-13
    		Key Stock6771K439000000
    For 2 Outputs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Inset. Gear Box Shafts. Plug-In Shafts for Flexible-Mount Right-Angle Speed Reducers, For 2 Outputs.
    Shafts for two outputs are long enough to extend from both sides of the speed reducer.
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Output
    Lg.
    Mounting Hole
    Thread Size
    Includes
    Each
    1 3/8"12.13"3.15"1/2"-13
    		Key Stock6771K441000000

    D-Profile Rotary Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rotary Shafts. D-Profile Rotary Shafts.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rotary Shafts. D-Profile Rotary Shafts.
    Lock gears, sprockets, and bearings in place so they won't slip as these shafts turn. The flat length mates with D-shaped bores for a secure connection while giving set screws an even surface to dig into. Turned, ground, and polished to tight tolerances, these shafts reduce vibration, evenly distribute loads, and improve accuracy.
    Carbon Steel—Strong and easy to machine. These shafts work best in dry environments since moisture will cause steel to rust.
    Material
    Lg.
    Flat
    Wd.
    Straightness
    Tolerance
    Diameter
    Tolerance
    Hardness
    Hardness
    Rating
    Each
    Carbon Steel
     
    1 3/8" Diameter
    12"11/16"0.012"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B90Medium8632T47000000
    24"11/16"0.012"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B90Medium8632T4800000
    48"11/16"0.012"/1 ft.-0.003" to 0"Rockwell B90Medium8632T51000000
     
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