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CTS manufacturers parallel machine keys and sells direct to you. By buying from the manufacturer, not an online distributor, you get parallel machines keys at a much lower cost.

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CTS makes DIN-6885-A, DIN-6885-B, and DIN-6885-AB parallel machine keys in the sizes shown on this website, or in any custom size or material you need — just tell us your specifications using our email form.

What are Parallel Machine Keys?

Parallel machine keys, also called shaft keys, are used in machinery to fasten wheels, pulleys, gears, and other parts to rotating shafts. They are called parallel keys because they are rectangular. The parallel key holds a part to a shaft by locking into a keyway channel on the part and a keyslot on the shaft, so the part and shaft must turn together.

Parallel machine keys are designed to break in the event that a machine jams, preventing the other expensive machine parts from damage. Machine keys are periodically replaced when performing repairs or maintenance. The width, height, and length of a replacement machine key must correspond to the dimenstions of the keyslot and keyway.

Parallel machine keys are made of different metals, usually steel or stainless steel.

round end machine key

Round End Machine Key

Both Ends Round DIN-6885-A

CTS manufactures DIN-6885-A, ISO 2491 A, ANSI b17.1-1967 and BS 46 Type A double-round machine keys in S45C carbon steel and SS304 stainless steel or any metal to your specification. Click to see parallel key sizes; any custom size can be manufactured.

Square End Machine Key

Square End Machine Key

Both Ends Square DIN-6885-B

DIN-6885-B, ISO 2491 B and BS Type B Square End Machine Keys (Parallel Key). Manufactured in S45C carbon steel and SS304 stainless steel or any metal to your specification and your custom size. Click to see stock sizes.

Square/Round Machine Key

Square/Round Machine Key

Square End Round End DIN-6885-AB

CTS manufacturers DIN-6885-AB square/round end machine keys in S45C carbon steel and SS304 stainless steel or any metal to your specification. Click to see stock parallel key sizes; any custom size can be manufactured.