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1008-1045 Carbon Steel Machine Key Stock

Manufacturer part: 98491A187

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.Zinc-Plated 1008-1045 Carbon Steel—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.

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ECCN
EAR99
Width
0.000" to 0.002"
Height
0.000" to 0.002"
Length
-0.125" to 0.000"
Key Type
Straight
Material
Zinc-Plated 1008-1045 Carbon Steel
Ht. × Wd.
1/2," × ,1/2,"
RoHS Compliance
RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) Compliant
DFARS Compliance
Specialty Metals COTS-Exempt
Minimum Hardness
Rockwell B50
REACH Compliance
REACH (EC 1907/2006) (06/27/2024, 241 SVHC) Compliant
Tolerance Rating
Oversized
USMCA Qualifying
No
Country of Origin
United States
Schedule B Number
731824.0000
System of Measurement
Inch

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