Manufactured to DIN 6885 / ISO 773, Parallel Keys are keys supplied by engineeringhardware.com. The dimensional data, materials and selection notes are summarized here.
What Are Parallel Keys?
Parallel Keys are keys defined by DIN 6885 / ISO 773. They are selected by thread size and the dimensional characteristics shown below, and are available in a range of materials and finishes to suit the application and environment.
Dimensions & Specifications (DIN 6885 / ISO 773)
| Shaft diameter range (mm) | Key width b (mm) | Key height h (mm) | Key length range (mm) | Shaft groove depth t1 (mm) | Hub groove depth t2 (mm) | Reference standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6~8 | 2 | 2 | 6~20 | 1.2 | 1.0 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 8~10 | 3 | 3 | 6~36 | 1.8 | 1.4 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 10~12 | 4 | 4 | 8~45 | 2.5 | 1.8 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 12~17 | 5 | 5 | 10~56 | 3.0 | 2.3 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 17~22 | 6 | 6 | 14~70 | 3.5 | 2.8 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 22~30 | 8 | 7 | 18~90 | 4.0 | 3.3 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 30~38 | 10 | 8 | 22~110 | 5.0 | 3.3 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 38~44 | 12 | 8 | 28~140 | 5.0 | 3.3 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 44~50 | 14 | 9 | 36~160 | 5.5 | 3.8 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 50~58 | 16 | 10 | 45~180 | 6.0 | 4.3 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 58~65 | 18 | 11 | 50~200 | 7.0 | 4.4 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 65~75 | 20 | 12 | 56~220 | 7.5 | 4.9 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 75~85 | 22 | 14 | 63~250 | 9.0 | 5.4 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 85~95 | 25 | 14 | 70~280 | 9.0 | 5.4 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 95~110 | 28 | 16 | 80~320 | 10.0 | 6.4 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 110~130 | 32 | 18 | 90~360 | 11.0 | 7.4 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 130~150 | 36 | 20 | 100~400 | 12.0 | 8.4 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 150~170 | 40 | 22 | 100~400 | 13.0 | 9.4 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 170~200 | 45 | 25 | 110~450 | 15.0 | 10.4 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 200~230 | 50 | 28 | 125~500 | 17.0 | 11.4 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 230~260 | 56 | 32 | 140~500 | 20.0 | 12.4 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 260~290 | 63 | 32 | 160~500 | 20.0 | 12.4 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 290~330 | 70 | 36 | 180~500 | 22.0 | 14.4 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 330~380 | 80 | 40 | 200~500 | 25.0 | 15.4 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 380~440 | 90 | 45 | 220~500 | 28.0 | 17.4 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
| 440~500 | 100 | 50 | 250~500 | 31.0 | 19.5 | DIN 6885 type A / ISO 773 | Type A round ends; B square ends; C one round one square |
Materials & Finishes
Common materials include carbon steel (typically zinc plated or hot-dip galvanized), alloy steel in property classes 8.8, 10.9 and 12.9, and stainless steel A2 (304) or A4 (316) for corrosion resistance. Specify the material, property class and surface finish appropriate to your load and environment.
Typical Applications
Transmitting torque between shafts and hubs in gears, pulleys and couplings.
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Pricing
Parallel Keys are stocked and supplied to order. Pricing starts from approximately US$0.10 per piece for standard sizes in carbon steel; final pricing depends on size, material, finish and order quantity (MOQ applies). Request a quotation below for your exact specification.
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