Bilateral Key Stock 12 Inch Length Three Sixteenths Inch Width One Quarter Inch Thickness 18 8 Stainless Steel Inch System Pro Grade Rugged Heavy Duty Machining Stock For Steel Shops And Industrial Fabrication

12-Inch Stainless Bilateral Key Stock, 3/16 x 1/4, Small-Pack
✔️ 12 in length, 3/16 in thick, 1/4 in width, 18-8 SS USA-made

This bilateral key stock is a 12-inch length crafted from 18-8 stainless steel, designed for secure shaft connections in heavy machinery. It’s commonly used in steel shops and industrial fabrication for mounting gears, pulleys, and couplings with precise alignment.

✅ 12 in L × 3/16 in W × 1/4 in H dimensions
✅ Material: 18-8 stainless steel; ASTM A276 compliant
✅ Finish: Plain; mildly magnetic; HRB 82 hardness
✅ Tolerances: Length +0.000/-0.125 in; Width +/-0.005 in; Thickness +/-0.002 in
✅ Pack size: Small Pack; Made in USA
✅ Key type: Undersized; Straight
✅ Tensile strength: 35,000 psi

💡 What is a standard bilateral key stock used for in mechanical assemblies?

- Handy for securing gears, pulleys, or sprockets to a shaft with proper torque transfer. - Useful in steel shops and fabrication for mounting and aligning machinery. - Stainless 18-8 helps resist corrosion in tough workshop environments. - Tight tolerances on length, width, and thickness help maintain shaft alignment under load.✝️