Help with Machine Keys and Keystock specifications:
Type
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| Keystock | Keystock is square or rectangular bar stock that can be cut to length. | ||
| Stepped Keystock | Stepped keystock is square or rectangular bar stock that is machined with a step such that the bottom width is wider than the top width. | ||
| Rectangular Parallel Key | A rectangular parallel key is a machine key that has a rectangular cross section. | ||
| Square Parallel Key | A rectangular parallel key is a machine key that has a square cross section. | ||
| Taper Key | Tapered Keys are machined with a taper along the length of the key. Tapered Keys are available with a square end or a gib end. | ||
| Woodruff Key, Flat Bottom | A Woodruff key with a flat bottom. Woodruff Keys are semi-circular components that can withstand great strain. They are installed deep in a shaft with a special woodruff keyseat and firmly embedded. | ||
| Woodruff Key, Full Radius | A woodruff key with a full radius bottom. Woodruff Keys are semi-circular components that can withstand great strain. They are installed deep in a shaft with a special woodruff keyseat and firmly embedded. | ||
| Hi-Pro Key | Hi-pro keys are similar to Woodruff keys, but lock into place. They provide superior strength and vibration resistance. | ||
| Non-Rok Key | Non-rok keys are made of the same materials as hi-pro keys, but have shear strengths that are equivalent to those of Woodruff keys. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted or proprietary key type. | ||
| Search Logic: | All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches. | ||
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| Round | The key has a rounded end. | ||
| Square | The key has a square end that is at right angles to the sides. | ||
| Gib Head | Gib head keys are notched and tapered to tightly couple gears or pulleys with a shaft. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted or proprietary end type. | ||
| Search Logic: | All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches. | ||
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| Oversized | Oversized keys are manufactured to a slightly larger size than standard keys. They are often used in cases where a keyseat has worn and a nominal key has too much clearance. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Undersized | Undersized keys are manufactured to a slightly smaller size than standard keys. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Assortment Package | The product is sold in a package that contains assorted key types and/or sizes. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Bulk Package | The key is sold in a bulk package that contains multiple keys of the same size. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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Dimensions
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| Width (Overall) | The width dimension refers to the overall width of the key. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| Height (Overall) | The height dimension refers to the overall height of the key. For tapered keys, this dimension is the height on the larger end of the taper. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| Length | The length dimension refers to the overall length of the key or key stock. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| Top Step Width | The top step width only applies to stepped keys and is the dimension of the width of the stepped part of the key. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| Lower Step Height | The lower step height only applies to stepped keys and is the dimension of the height to the stepped part of the key. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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