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Parallel Keys Straight / Round at One End / Round at Both End
・ Product type: Parallel Keys, C-KED, C-KEG, C-KES series.
・ Machine key width [mm]: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12
・ Overall length [mm]: 8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18, 20, 25, 30, 32, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80
・ Machine Keys are divided into three types, Parallel Keys (Straight), Parallel Keys (Round at One End), Parallel Keys (Round at Both Ends)
・ This is an economy item; The price is cheaper than the MISUMI standard product.
From: ฿ 11.37 Days to Ship: 
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Parallel Keys With Center Counterbored Hole
・ Product type: Parallel Keys with Center Counterbored Hole, C-KEDZ C-KEGZ C-KESZ series.
・ Parallel Keys with Tapped Counterbored Hole: precision components for secure alignment in mechanical assemblies. With counterbores tapped holes, they offer versatility for mounting. Perfect for precise positioning and easy installation in various applications.
・ Machine Keys are divided into three types, Parallel Keys (Straight), Parallel Keys (Round at One End), Parallel Keys (Round at Both Ends)
・ This is an economy item; The price is cheaper than the MISUMI standard product.
From: ฿ 38.64 Days to Ship:
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[Features]·Both fixed dimension selection and custom dimension types are available.Days to Ship:
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TRUSCO
Features
· Can be cut to a desired length and used.
Application
· Holds adjoined parts in place such as shafts, gears and sprockets in motors and speed reducers.From: ฿ 39.00 Days to Ship:
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Parallel Keys - With Counterbore
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[Features]·A parallel key (counterbore center type). [Material]·S45C and SUS316.Days to Ship:
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Until 31/03/2025SEIKI Machine Key, Free Length Series (JIS B 1301)
SEIKI
Choose from over 8,000 length variations. For sizes not included in the standard series, click here. Key lengths can be specified in units of 1 mm, and can be prepared to your preferred size.From: ฿ 135.20 Special Price Days to Ship:
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Parallel Keys - With Counterbores and Tapped Hole
MISUMI
[Features]·A parallel key (counterbore tapped type). [Material]·S45C and SUS316.Days to Ship:
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HIMENO PRECISION
This parallel machine key is a type of sinking key and it is used to fit into the groove of a rotating shaft and when pushing parts such as pulleys.
[Feature]
· The cross-sectional shape is square parallel.
[Applications]
· Optimal for holding adjoined parts in place, such as shafts, gears and sprockets in motors and reduction drives.From: ฿ 112.18 Days to Ship:
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・ Product type: Parallel Keys Semi-Finished, C-KET series.
・ Machine key width [mm]: 5, 6, 8, 10, 12
・ Overall length [mm]: 300
・ Machine Keys Semi-Finished Product: This versatile offering provides customers with the flexibility to process the keys according to their unique size requirements. This semi-finished product empowers users to tailor the keys precisely to their needs, ensuring a perfect fit for various applications.
・ This is an economy item; The price is cheaper than the MISUMI standard product.From: ฿ 110.39 Days to Ship:
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Parallel Keys With Tapped Hole
・ Product type: Parallel Keys with Tapped Hole, C-KEDM / C-KEGM / C-KESM
・ Parallel Keys with Tapped Hole: precision components for secure alignment in mechanical assemblies. With tapped holes, they offer versatility for mounting. Perfect for precise positioning and easy installation in various applications.
・ Machine Keys are divided into three types, Parallel Keys (Straight), Parallel Keys (Round at One End), Parallel Keys (Round at Both Ends)
・ This is an economy item; The price is cheaper than the MISUMI standard product.From: ฿ 34.85 Days to Ship:
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Parallel Keys With Counterbores and Tapped Hole
・ Product type: Parallel Keys with Counterbores and Tapped Hole, C-KEDW / C-KEGW / C-KESW series.
・ Parallel Keys with Counterbores and Tapped Hole: precision components for secure alignment in mechanical assemblies. With counterbores and tapped holes, they offer versatility for mounting. Perfect for precise positioning and easy installation in various applications.
・ Machine Keys are divided into three types, Parallel Keys (Straight), Parallel Keys (Round at One End), Parallel Keys (Round at Both Ends)
・ This is an economy item; The price is cheaper than the MISUMI standard product.From: ฿ 93.94 Days to Ship:
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Parallel Keys - With Tapped Counterbore Hole
MISUMI
[Features]·A parallel key (tapped counterbore center type). [Material]·S45C and SUS316.Days to Ship:
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Until 31/03/2025New JIS Parallel Machine Key【1-100 Pieces Per Package】
HIMENO PRECISION
A machine key used to join parts such as gears and pulleys to a rotating axis so that they rotate together.
[Applications]
· Optimal for holding adjoined parts in place, such as shafts, gears and sprockets in motors and reduction drives.From: ฿ 23.70 Special Price Days to Ship:
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Parallel Keys - With Tapped Hole
MISUMI
[Features]·A parallel key (tapped hole type). [Material]·S45C and SUS316.Days to Ship:
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Three types of cleaning methods are available: degreasing, precision cleaning, and electrolytic polishing + precision cleaning. They can be ordered from one piece with the standard part number.
This eliminates the need for customer cleaning or outsourced cleaning, reducing the amount of time and effort required.■Part Number for Clean & Pack Products·Degreasing (Anti-rust single packing) : Part Number SL-□□ ·Precision cleaning (Degassing double packing) : Part Number SH-□□ ·Electrolytic polishing + precision cleaning (Degassing double packing) : Part Number SHD-□□ Product Part Number Cleaning Method Packaging Type Effects Compared to Uncleaned Product Environment (Standard) Process SL-□□ Degreasing Anti-rust packing Oil removal General environment Regular assembly process Post battery assembly process SH-□□ Precision cleaning Degassing double packing Oil removal
Dust removalClean environment (Class 10 to 1,000) Battery assembly process LCD-related post assembly process In-vehicle camera assembly process SHD-□□ Electrolytic polishing + precision cleaning Degassing double packing Oil removal
Dust removal
Outgas reductionVacuum environment
Clean environment (Class 10 to 1,000)Pre-semiconductor process Liquid crystal deposition process Pre-OLED process ■Notes
Cleaning also removes rust prevention oil, which may make the product more susceptible to rusting than an uncleaned product.
Please be careful about the application location and storage environment.Days to Ship:
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Parallel Keys With Tapped Counterbored Hole
・ Product type: Parallel Keys with Tapped Counterbored Hole, C-KEDY / C-KEGY / C-KESY series
・ Parallel Keys with Tapped Counterbored Hole: precision components for secure alignment in mechanical assemblies. With counterbores tapped holes, they offer versatility for mounting. Perfect for precise positioning and easy installation in various applications.
・ Machine Keys are divided into three types, Parallel Keys (Straight), Parallel Keys (Round at One End), Parallel Keys (Round at Both Ends)
・ This is an economy item; The price is cheaper than the MISUMI standard product.From: ฿ 62.88 Days to Ship:
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Parallel Keys - Stainless Steel
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[Features]·Stainless steel parallel key (blank type). [Material]·SUS316.From: ฿ 423.15 Days to Ship:
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HIMENO PRECISION
This parallel machine key is a type of sinking key and it is used to fit into the groove of a rotating shaft and when pushing parts such as pulleys.
[Feature]
· The cross-sectional shape is square parallel.
[Applications]
· Optimal for holding adjoined parts in place, such as shafts, gears and sprockets in motors and reduction drives.From: ฿ 127.17 Days to Ship:
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OHKITA
Made by Okita Co., Ltd., Machine key, Square machine keys. [Shape]Parallel key (Straight)From: ฿ 99.77 Days to Ship:
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Parallel Key Stock, Former JIS
OHKITA
A standard size (300 mm) key stock finished within the tolerance of JIS 1959 version.From: ฿ 159.93 Days to Ship:
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OHKITA
[Shape]Parallel key (straight); Material: Steel/Stainless steel; Overall length: 300 mmFrom: ฿ 109.19 Days to Ship:
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Standard Size Key【1-3 Pieces Per Package】
SEIKI
Convenient "key stock" from SEIKI.
[Features]
・ Guaranteed strength allows you to use with confidence
・ Excellent corrosion resistance (SUS316)
・ Standard dimensional accuracy for JIS B1301 (Back side)
・ Easy-to-use lengthFrom: ฿ 837.00 Days to Ship:
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SUNCO
Square machine keys, made by Seiki Seisakusho. Material: S50C, strength: 600 N⋅mm2 or moreFrom: ฿ 57.04 Days to Ship:
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Both Ends Square【1-100 Pieces Per Package】
NANKAI INDUSTRY
[Shape] Parallel key (straight) tapped hole no machining
[Material] Steel
[Surface treatment] None width (mm) 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 14
[Total length (mm)] 10 12 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60 70 80
[Height (mm)] 4 5 6 7 8 9
[Sales unit] Sold individually (a single piece is available for purchase) box/pack
[Type] RKFrom: ฿ 24.60 Days to Ship:
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SEIKI Machine Key Series with Release Tap (JIS B 1301)
SEIKI
Screw the bolt into the release tap to release the key. The removed key is not damaged so it can be reused.From: ฿ 179.05 Days to Ship:
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[Clean & Pack]Parallel Keys - Blank Type, Stainless Steel
MISUMI
Three types of cleaning methods are available: degreasing, precision cleaning, and electrolytic polishing + precision cleaning. They can be ordered from one piece with the standard part number.
This eliminates the need for customer cleaning or outsourced cleaning, reducing the amount of time and effort required.■Part Number for Clean & Pack Products·Degreasing (Anti-rust single packing) : Part Number SL-□□ ·Precision cleaning (Degassing double packing) : Part Number SH-□□ ·Electrolytic polishing + precision cleaning (Degassing double packing) : Part Number SHD-□□ Product Part Number Cleaning Method Packaging Type Effects Compared to Uncleaned Product Environment (Standard) Process SL-□□ Degreasing Anti-rust packing Oil removal General environment Regular assembly process Post battery assembly process SH-□□ Precision cleaning Degassing double packing Oil removal
Dust removalClean environment (Class 10 to 1,000) Battery assembly process LCD-related post assembly process In-vehicle camera assembly process SHD-□□ Electrolytic polishing + precision cleaning Degassing double packing Oil removal
Dust removal
Outgas reductionVacuum environment
Clean environment (Class 10 to 1,000)Pre-semiconductor process Liquid crystal deposition process Pre-OLED process ■Notes
Cleaning also removes rust prevention oil, which may make the product more susceptible to rusting than an uncleaned product.
Please be careful about the application location and storage environment.
[Features]·Parallel key (blank type) made of stainless steel. [Material]·SUS316.From: ฿ 522.49 Days to Ship:
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| Width(mm) | 2 ～ 6 | 8 | 2 ～ 32 | 3 ～ 36 | 8 ～ 18 | 2 ～ 12 | 8 ～ 18 | 2 ～ 56 | 3 ～ 18 | 5 ～ 12 | 5 | 8 | 8 ～ 18 | 3 ～ 25 | 5 ～ 18 | 2 ～ 18 | 12 | 2 ～ 14 | 4 ～ 50 | 2 ～ 14 | 3 ～ 36 | 8 ～ 50 | 3 ～ 56 | 3 ～ 22 | 5 | 4 ～ 14 | 5 ～ 12 | 2 ～ 14 | 2 ～ 14 |
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| Overall Length(mm) | 8 ～ 20 | 20 | 5 ～ 300 | 300 | 15 ～ 110 | 5 ～ 120 | 35 ～ 110 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 20 | 70 | 15 ～ 110 | 10 ～ 150 | 10 ～ 110 | 6 ～ 110 | 25 | 350 | 300 | 5 ～ 100 | 6 ～ 150 | - | - | 300 ～ 350 | 14 | 10 ～ 80 | 10 ～ 100 | 350 | 350 |
| Material | Steel | Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel | Steel | Steel | Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Steel | Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Steel | Steel | Steel / Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Hole Machining | Straight | Counterbored Hole | Straight | Straight | Counterbored Hole | Straight | Center Tapped + Counterbored | Straight | Straight | Straight | Center Tapped | Counterbored + Tapped | Counterbored + Tapped | Straight | Center Tapped | Straight | Counterbored + Tapped | Straight | Straight | Straight | Straight | Straight | Straight | Straight | Straight | Straight | Center Tapped | Straight | Straight |
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FAQ Machine Keys
- Question: What are machine keys and their primary functions?
- Answer: Machine keys, also known as shaft keys, are mechanical components used to connect rotating machine elements such as gears, pulleys, and couplings to a shaft. Their primary function is to transmit torque from the shaft to the connected element and ensure synchronous rotation. They also provide a fail-safe mechanism to protect the machinery by shearing off during overload conditions, thus preventing damage to other components.
- Question: What types of machine keys are available?
- Answer: There are several types of machine keys, each suited for different applications:
1. Parallel Keys: Rectangular keys with either square or rounded ends. They are the most common type and used for general purposes.
2. Woodruff Keys: Semi-circular keys with a flat or radius bottom, used mainly for small-diameter shafts and applications requiring a tighter fit.
3. Taper Keys: Tapered keys that provide a locking effect by wedging into the keyway.
4. Gib Head Keys: Tapered keys with a head for easier removal and adjustment. - Question: How do I choose the right machine key for my application?
- Answer: To choose the correct machine key, consider the following factors:
1. Shaft and Keyway Size: Ensure the key fits snugly into the keyway of both the shaft and the rotating element.
2. Material: Common materials include carbon steel (S45C) and stainless steel (SS304). Choose the material based on the environment and load conditions.
3. Type of Key: Depending on the specific requirements of your application (e.g., load type, frequency of removal, and adjustment), select the appropriate key type.
4. Standards Compliance: Ensure the key conforms to relevant standards (e.g., DIN, JIS). - Question: What materials are machine keys typically made from?
- Answer: Machine keys are usually made from durable materials such as S45C carbon steel and SS304 stainless steel. These materials offer good wear resistance and strength, suitable for various mechanical applications. In some cases, keys may also be made from brass or silicon bronze for specific requirements.
- Question: How are machine keys installed?
- Answer: Machine keys are installed by fitting them into the keyway of a shaft and the corresponding keyway of the rotating element. For precise installation:
1. Clean the Keyway: Ensure the keyway is clean and free from debris.
2. Fit the Key: Insert the key into the shaft’s keyway.
3. Align the Element: Slide the rotating element (gear, pulley, etc.) onto the shaft, aligning its keyway with the key.
4. Secure the Assembly: Tighten any set screws or locking mechanisms to secure the assembly. - Question: What are the common sizes and dimensions of machine keys?
- Answer: Machine keys come in various sizes and dimensions to fit different shaft diameters and keyway sizes. They are typically specified by width, height, and length. For example:
• Widths range from 2mm to 50mm or more.
• Lengths range from 5mm to over 300mm.
• Heights correspond to the width to ensure a proper fit in standard keyways. - Question: Can machine keys be custom-made?
- Answer: Yes, machine keys can be custom-made to specific dimensions and requirements. Manufacturers can produce custom keys based on the specifications provided, including material, size, and any special features like counterbores or tapped holes.
- Question: What are Woodruff keys, and where are they used?
- Answer: Woodruff keys are semi-circular keys used in applications requiring a tight fit and resistance to rotational movement. They are commonly used in automotive and small machinery applications where precise alignment is crucial.
- Question: Are there specific standards for machine keys?
- Answer: Yes, machine keys are manufactured to conform to various international standards, such as:
• DIN 6885: German standard for parallel keys.
• JIS B1301: Japanese standard for machine keys.
• ANSI: American standards for key sizes and dimensions.
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