785-392-3017 • Fax: 785-392-2845
PO Box 232 • Minneapolis, KS 67467
Power Transmission
KEY STOCK – If you can come up with a size, we have it, or can make it. Key Stock Cut to length for your application
Machine Key Under 12"
Key stock Over 12"
The terms Machine Key and Key stock are used interchangeably to the point of creating confusion. Technically, the term key stock refers to a stock of material that is one foot or greater in length, and from which shaft/Machine keys are made. A key may be cut from stock in the field and fitted into the keyway. These parts would be used as aftermarket repair parts, or in contract shops that use short production runs.
Step Key Stock Often referred to as offset key stock
Type 1 In Field Repair
Type 2 OEM Assembly
Type 1 Step Key stock is used specifically for in field repairs and for fixing damaged shafts. Type 2 step Key stock is used in the assembly of manufactured parts for original equipment manufacturers to connect gears, keyways, sprockets, and other assembly components.
SHAFTING – Available in lengths up to 12’. Keyed Shafting Keyed shafting is round shafting that has a key way cut into the material to mate with a machine key for assembly components
Hex Shafting
Round Shafting
Revision 05/22
Keyed shafting paired with Machine keys provide a means to assemble components in a non-permanent manner.
Hex shafting is similar in function to round shafting but with a hexagon shaped profile
Shaft is welded to the gear
Round shafting is used on drive shafts to connect mirroring parts from one side to another
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Used in Hex shaped applications, often with hex nuts and bolts in assemblies.
Often used in machines as a ro tating device or to connect or align components.
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