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48H469 - 3/8 Inch Square Carbon Steel Key Stock - 12 Inch Length

Packaging: 1 per each
$1.72/ea

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OVERVIEW

Reliable Machine Repair with Walter Key Steel

Maintain the efficiency and integrity of your industrial machinery with Walter Key Steel (SKU: 48H469). This high-quality square key stock is an essential component for any maintenance department, machine shop, or tool room. Designed to lock rotating elements like gears, pulleys, and sprockets to drive shafts, this key steel ensures positive power transmission without slippage. Manufactured from durable carbon steel, it offers the shear strength required to handle significant torque loads in various industrial applications.

The 48H469 measures 3/8 inch by 3/8 inch in cross-section and comes in a standard 12-inch length. This convenient length allows technicians to cut custom-sized keys on demand, minimizing waste and ensuring you always have the right size on hand for emergency repairs. The cold-drawn process used in its manufacturing guarantees precise dimensions and sharp corners, facilitating a proper fit into standard keyways with minimal filing or fitting required.

Whether you are assembling new equipment or performing routine maintenance on conveyors, motors, or pumps, reliable key stock is critical. Walter Key Steel provides the consistency and durability professionals trust. Its plain finish is clean and ready for use, and the material is easily machinable if further modification is needed. Keep your operations running smoothly and reduce downtime by stocking this versatile repair part.

Key Applications

  • Locking pulleys and sheaves to motor shafts
  • Securing gears in transmission boxes
  • Coupling sprockets to drive systems
  • General machine assembly and repair
  • Custom fabrication of machine keys
Additional Information
Packaging Description:1 per each
Material:Carbon Steel
Shape:Square
Size:3/8 in x 3/8 in
Length :12 in
Tolerance:Undersized
Finish:Plain

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 12-Inch Length of 3/8" Square Key Steel

APPLICATIONS

  • Electric motor shaft coupling
  • Industrial gearboxes and reducers
  • Conveyor system drive pulleys
  • Agricultural machinery repair
  • Automotive power transmission
  • Shop equipment maintenance

FAQ

This key steel is a square bar measuring 3/8 inch by 3/8 inch, with a total length of 12 inches.

It is manufactured from cold-drawn carbon steel, providing good strength and machinability.

Standard key stock is typically manufactured slightly undersized (negative tolerance) to ensure it fits easily into standard keyways.

Yes, carbon steel key stock can generally be welded if the application requires it, though keys are typically held in place by fit or set screws.

You can cut this key stock using a hacksaw, bandsaw, or an abrasive cutoff wheel. It is recommended to file the edges after cutting to remove burrs.

It is used to create machine keys, which act as a locking mechanism to transmit torque between a rotating shaft and a component like a gear or pulley.

It typically comes with a plain, oil-coated finish to prevent corrosion during storage.

Carbon steel can rust if exposed to moisture. If used outdoors, it should be greased or painted after installation, or enclosed within a sealed housing.

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