This shaft key is different than any I've seen. It's not a Woodruff because the bottom (top in picture) is flat, and it's not a parallel because the bottom ends are rounded. Anyone know what it's called and where I can buy it in bulk?
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Feb. 18, 2011 12:45 p.m. bravenrace SuperDork
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Feb. 18, 2011 12:48 p.m. alfadriver SuperDork
You don't know what it is, but you want to buy in bulk?
Can I point out you have a shopping problem?
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Feb. 18, 2011 12:52 p.m. bravenrace SuperDork
You have an understanding problem.
I have an application that requires this key, but I don't know what it's called or where to buy it.
The only shopping problem is that I can't until I know what it's called, which is why I asked.
See????
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Feb. 18, 2011 12:55 p.m. alfadriver SuperDork
In reply to bravenrace:
I read the title, and have a good laugh at the wrong wording.
If it was "Anyone know what this is CALLED"- I could not play that game. (named would be a good add, too, as it would get your intention across the same).
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Feb. 18, 2011 1:04 p.m. bravenrace SuperDork
(bravenrace bows his head in shame)
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Feb. 18, 2011 1:06 p.m. alfadriver SuperDork
FWIW, I'm sure you know what it is and for. I don't. Good for a chuckle.
And I hope someone can really answer your question.
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Feb. 18, 2011 1:07 p.m. DILYSI Dave SuperDork
Looks like a woodruff key to me.
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Feb. 18, 2011 1:08 p.m. pinchvalve SuperDork
I so want to know what you are using that for.
It is a type of Wooodruff Key (some are flat on the top) you just have to find one that makes the tapered ends.
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Feb. 18, 2011 1:08 p.m. DILYSI Dave SuperDork
http://www.mcmaster.com/#woodruff-keys/=b38gaa
"Flat Bottom Woodruff Key"
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Feb. 18, 2011 1:16 p.m. AngryCorvair SuperDork
DILYSI Dave wrote:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#woodruff-keys/=b38gaa
"Flat Bottom Woodruff Key"
they most definitely do not make the rockin' world go 'round.
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Feb. 18, 2011 1:17 p.m. DILYSI Dave SuperDork
laff
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Feb. 18, 2011 1:19 p.m. bravenrace SuperDork
I searched on "flat bottom woodruff key" and got nothing! Thanks guys.
My application isn't very interesting. I designed a mobile hydraulic axial direct drive air conditioning compressor drive. In this application I use the compressor without a clutch. The compressor mfr doesn't sell the key with the clutchless compressor, and will only sell it to me in a clutch kit. So I'm left finding another source. Hey, wake up, I'm talking!!!!
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Feb. 18, 2011 1:36 p.m. RX Reven' Reader
bravenrace wrote:
I searched on "flat bottom woodruff key" and got nothing! Thanks guys.
My application isn't very interesting. I designed a mobile hydraulic axial direct drive air conditioning compressor drive. In this application I use the compressor without a clutch. The compressor mfr doesn't sell the key with the clutchless compressor, and will only sell it to me in a clutch kit. So I'm left finding another source. Hey, wake up, I'm talking!!!!
What, sorry, you got a little too detailed to keep my interest.
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Feb. 18, 2011 1:45 p.m. HiTempguy Dork
bravenrace wrote:
Hey, wake up, I'm talking!!!!
Seems like something that would be really easy to machine...?
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Feb. 18, 2011 2:13 p.m. triumph5 Dork
pinchvalve wrote:
I so want to know what you are using that for.
It is a type of Wooodruff Key (some are flat on the top) you just have to find one that makes the tapered ends.
I have seen these in pumps to hold impellers in place, but unlike a square woodruff, they don't have the habit of "roocking" and locking in place as a conventional woodruff key often does. I believe the last one I saw was in a fresh water pump in a diesel. Show it to someone who has worked on marine diesel/gas engines for a long time. I think it was a Perkins or Volvo diesel. Hope that helps.
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Feb. 18, 2011 8:21 p.m. NGTD HalfDork
I have one in my snowblower!
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Feb. 18, 2011 8:25 p.m. RexSeven Dork
RX Reven' wrote:
bravenrace wrote:
I searched on "flat bottom woodruff key" and got nothing! Thanks guys.
My application isn't very interesting. I designed a mobile hydraulic axial direct drive air conditioning compressor drive. In this application I use the compressor without a clutch. The compressor mfr doesn't sell the key with the clutchless compressor, and will only sell it to me in a clutch kit. So I'm left finding another source. Hey, wake up, I'm talking!!!!
What, sorry, you got a little too detailed to keep my interest.
Wouldn't Jeremy Clarkson dozing off be more appropriate? A mobile hydraulic axial direct drive air conditioning compressor drive (phew!) sounds right up James May's alley!
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Feb. 18, 2011 9:10 p.m. EastCoastMojo SuperDork
That's the irony. Even James May finds this one a bit of a snooze.
I don't have any of these that I am aware of, but if I find one I'm calling it Jeff also. -
Feb. 18, 2011 9:14 p.m. Wally SuperDork
I believe in this case it's called Geoff
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Feb. 18, 2011 9:44 p.m. Jay_W HalfDork
Looks just like a gokart clutch woodruff key it does.
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Feb. 18, 2011 11:30 p.m. Curmudgeon SuperDork
First step: Buy lots of regular woodruff keys in that size.
Second step: Quality time with a bench grinder.
Third step: ?????
Fourth step: Profit.
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Feb. 19, 2011 2:13 p.m. kpm Reader
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Feb. 19, 2011 2:46 p.m. 914Driver SuperDork
Wally wrote:
I believe in this case it's called Geoff
Jeff. It's domestic, not British.
