G.L. Huyett Datasheets for Machine Keys and Keystock
Machine keys and keystock are demountable machine elements that are used to transmit torque from a shaft to a mounted component, such as a gear or pulley. They are usually made of steel or stainless steel and plated with zinc for wear and oxidation resistance.
Machine Keys and Keystock: Learn more
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| A stock of material that is one foot or greater in length, and from which shaft keys are made. We manufacture keystock to suit every application need you have, in... | |
| An L-shaped bar with a hexagonal head, used to turn screws with hexagonal sockets. The L-shaped design of hex keys allows for comfortable usage. Commonly used with set screws, hex... | |
| Gib keys are tapered and notched machine keys that are used on power transmission keyed shafts to hold pulleys and gears tightly on the shaft. | |
| Hi-Pro keys are used to lock pulleys and gears to transmission shafts. By design, these parts firmly embed into a keyway and can rock in the seat for adjustment to... | |
| Machine keys are used to hold machinery parts in place or align components. They are specifically designed to fail as a safety mechanism to save more expensive components. Standard sizes... | |
| Round keystock is used in machines as a rotating device or to connect or align components. It is available as a standard in 12, 36, or 72 inch bars. | |
| Step Key, also known as “offset” keystock, is used on couplings, gears, sheaves, sprockets, and pulleys. Type 1 is designed for repair and salvage of damaged keys in shafts. Type... | |
| These simple keys are installed into shaft keyways and used to lock shaft and hub assemblies together to transmit torque in a power transmission. Available with squared ends, rounded ends,... | |
| Woodruff keys are designed to be installed deep into shaft and firmly embedded. As a result, they can withstand great strain. It is impossible for them to roll over in... |