Feature

●Woodruff keys are ideal for securing wheels or pulleys to a spindle
●Woodruff keys eliminate the need to mill holes near shaft shoulders
●A second bar, that slides over the shaft, has a slot in it to accommodate the key
●Variants run 1/16" thru 5/16" in thickness
●Made of high-strength steel with a plain finish


Description

Product Description

Woodruff keys are semicircular keys that are commonly used for mechanical applications. It fits in a half-moon shape slot, in a shaft, leaving the flat side of the tab exposed. They are designed not to function when excessive force is placed on the shaft.

From the Manufacturer

Woodruff keys are semicircular keys that are commonly used for mechanical applications. It fits in a half-moon shape slot, in a shaft, leaving the flat side of the tab exposed. They are designed not to function when excessive force is placed on the shaft.