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    Machine Key Stock

    Cut this square or rectangular key stock to length to create a straight machine key. Straight keys are the most common type of key. Machine keys are often the same material as the shaft and other components with which they are used. To use a key as a sacrificial part, choose a softer key that will shear off when parts are exposed to excessive force, preventing damage to expensive equipment.
    1008-1045 Carbon Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Machine Key Stock. Machine Key Stock.
    1008-1045 carbon steel key stock is an economical choice with good strength.
    Oversized Tolerance—Slightly larger than the size listed in the table, oversized stock fits tightly in a keyway. Press it into place for use in high-torque applications or to replace a key in a worn keyway.
    Undersized Tolerance—Slightly smaller than the size listed in the table, undersized stock is the choice when you need a slightly looser fit or when you have an inconsistent keyway. Use it when parts need to be taken apart frequently, such as for maintenance or prototyping.
    Tolerance
    Ht. × Wd.
    Tolerance
    Rating
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Min.
    Hardness
    Each
    12" Long
    9/16" × 9/16"Oversized0.000" to 0.002"0.000" to 0.002"Rockwell B5098830A36000000
    9/16" × 9/16"Undersized-0.002" to 0.000"-0.002" to 0.000"Rockwell B5098830A9690000
     
    36" Long
    9/16" × 9/16"Oversized0.000" to 0.002"0.000" to 0.002"Rockwell B5098830A93600000
     
    Zinc-Plated 1008-1045 Carbon Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Machine Key Stock. Machine Key Stock.
    Zinc-plated 1008-1045 carbon steel key stock is an economical choice with good strength and resists corrosion in wet environments.
    Oversized Tolerance—Slightly larger than the size listed in the table, oversized stock fits tightly in a keyway. Press it into place for use in high-torque applications or to replace a key in a worn keyway.
    Undersized Tolerance—Slightly smaller than the size listed in the table, undersized stock is the choice when you need a slightly looser fit or when you have an inconsistent keyway. Use it when parts need to be taken apart frequently, such as for maintenance or prototyping.
    Tolerance
    Ht. × Wd.
    Tolerance
    Rating
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Min.
    Hardness
    Each
    12" Long
    1/4" × 9/16"Oversized0.000" to 0.003"0.000" to 0.003"Rockwell B5098491A141000000
    5/16" × 9/16"Oversized0.000" to 0.003"0.000" to 0.003"Rockwell B5098491A15400000
    3/8" × 9/16"Oversized0.000" to 0.003"0.000" to 0.003"Rockwell B5098491A17000000
    7/16" × 9/16"Oversized0.000" to 0.003"0.000" to 0.003"Rockwell B5098491A17800000
    1/2" × 9/16"Oversized0.000" to 0.004"0.000" to 0.004"Rockwell B5098491A20200000
    9/16" × 9/16"Oversized0.000" to 0.002"0.000" to 0.002"Rockwell B5098491A20400000
    9/16" × 9/16"Undersized-0.002" to 0.000"-0.002" to 0.000"Rockwell B5098510A19000000
     
    1095 Spring Steel
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    1095 spring steel key stock is an economical choice with good strength.
    Tolerance
    Ht. × Wd.
    Tolerance
    Rating
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Min.
    Hardness
    Each
    12" Long
    9/16" × 9/16"Standard-0.001" to 0.001"-0.001" to 0.001"Rockwell B9098535A200000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Machine Key Stock. Machine Key Stock.
    18-8 stainless steel key stock offers a balance of strength and corrosion resistance. It may be mildly magnetic. 18-8 stainless steel key stock is more corrosion resistant than steel key stock.
    Oversized Tolerance—Slightly larger than the size listed in the table, oversized stock fits tightly in a keyway. Press it into place for use in high-torque applications or to replace a key in a worn keyway.
    Undersized Tolerance—Slightly smaller than the size listed in the table, undersized stock is the choice when you need a slightly looser fit or when you have an inconsistent keyway. Use it when parts need to be taken apart frequently, such as for maintenance or prototyping.
    Tolerance
    Ht. × Wd.
    Tolerance
    Rating
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Min.
    Hardness
    Each
    12" Long
    9/16" × 9/16"Oversized0.000" to 0.003"0.000" to 0.003"Rockwell B8298493A188000000
    9/16" × 9/16"Undersized-0.004" to 0.000"-0.004" to 0.000"Rockwell B8292530A18800000
     

    Fixture Keys

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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Fixture Keys. Fixture Keys, Rectangle.

    Rectangle

    Sized to fit with precision in machine table T-slots, use these keys to locate fixtures and vises on your machine table. They mount to the underside of your fixture or vise with a socket head cap screw.
    For Machine
    Table T-Slot Wd.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Wd. Tolerance
    For Mounting
    Screw Size
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Rectangle
     
    Steel
    9/16"3/4"9/16"1/2"-0.0005" to 0"1/4"
    		No8961A6600000
     
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