Parallel Key 10 x 8 x 32mm Form A

Parallel Key, 10 x 8 x 32mm Form A.

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A safety key used to connect a rotating machine component with a shaft. Used to prevent relative rotations between two parts and may also be applied for torque transfer purposes

Types of Keys

Shaft keys come in a wide variety of types and shapes and can be divided into four categories and subcategories.

1. Sunk Keys
   • Rectangular & square keys
   • Parallel keys
   • Gib head keys
   • Feather key (sliding clearance with keys)
   • Woodruff key
2. Saddle keys
   • Flat & Hollow saddle keys
3. Tangent keys
4. Round/Circular keys