A Second Bar, That Slides Over The Shaft, Has A Slot In It To Accommodate For The Key
Use For Securing Wheels Or Pulleys To A Spindle
Woodruff Keys Eliminate The Need To Mill Holes Near Shaft Shoulders
From The Brand Name: The Hillman Group
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.
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.