1/2" x 1/2" x 12" Square Steel Key Stock (Bar), Undersized

This is a 12-inch long square steel key stock bar, measuring 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch. The 'undersized' tolerance indicates it is manufactured slightly smaller than the nominal dimension. This key stock is used to cut custom keys for securing components to shafts, with the undersized tolerance allowing for easier fitting or specific clearance requirements.

Specifications

Length	12 inch
Shape	Square
Size	1/2 inch x 1/2 inch
Tolerance	Undersized

About keys & keystock

1/2" x 1/2" x 12" Square Steel Key Stock (Bar), Undersized is listed under Keys & Keystock — square, rectangular, woodruff keys and keystock bar. Keys and keystock are essential mechanical components used to prevent relative rotation between a shaft and a rotating machine element such as a gear, pulley, or coupling. They transmit torque by fitting into keyways machined into both the shaft and the hub.

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