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48H480 - 1/2 Inch Square Carbon Steel Key Stock - 12 Inch Length

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OVERVIEW

Precision Carbon Steel Key Stock for Industrial Machinery

Maintain the integrity of your power transmission systems with Walter Key Steel. This high-quality 1/2-inch square key stock is an essential component for industrial maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO). Designed to fit precisely into the keyways of shafts and hubs, it ensures a secure mechanical connection that prevents slippage and ensures efficient torque transfer.

Manufactured from durable carbon steel, this key stock is built to withstand the stresses of heavy-duty machinery. The 12-inch length provides versatility, allowing technicians to cut custom-sized keys for multiple applications from a single bar. Whether you are repairing a conveyor system, replacing a worn key in a motor assembly, or fabricating a new drive setup, this stock offers the consistency and strength required for professional results.

The square profile is drawn to tight tolerances, ensuring it seats firmly without excessive play. This reduces the risk of mechanical failure and prolongs the life of your gears, pulleys, and sprockets. Keep a supply of Walter Key Steel in your maintenance shop to minimize downtime and ensure you always have the right hardware for critical repairs.

Key Features

  • Durable Material: Made from high-grade carbon steel for superior strength.
  • Precise Fit: 1/2" x 1/2" square profile fits standard keyways perfectly.
  • Versatile Length: 12-inch bar can be cut to any required size.
  • Reliable Performance: Prevents rotation between shafts and mounted components.
Additional Information
packaging-description:1 per each
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Material:Carbon Steel
Shape:Square
Size:1/2 in
Length:12 in

INCLUDED

  • 1 x 12-inch Length Key Stock (1/2" Square)

APPLICATIONS

  • Locking gears to drive shafts
  • Securing pulleys and sprockets
  • Industrial machinery repair
  • Motor and pump maintenance
  • Agricultural equipment repair
  • Tool and die making

FAQ

This key steel is a 1/2-inch square profile (0.5" x 0.5") and comes in a 12-inch length.

It is manufactured from carbon steel, offering a good balance of strength and machinability.

You can easily cut it to length using a hacksaw, a bandsaw, or an abrasive cutoff wheel.

Standard key stock usually comes with a plain or oil finish to prevent rust during shipping, but it is typically not heavily plated to maintain precise tolerances.

Yes, being carbon steel, it can be welded if necessary, though keys are typically held in place by fit and set screws rather than welding.

Key stock is typically manufactured slightly undersized (negative tolerance) to ensure it fits into standard keyways without binding.

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

It is used to transmit torque between a rotating shaft and a component like a gear or pulley by fitting into a slot (keyway) on both parts.