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Parallel Keys — DIN 6885 / ISO 773

Parallel Keys to DIN 6885 / ISO 773. Full dimensional table, materials, finishes and quotation. 26 sizes listed.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What standard do Parallel Keys conform to?

Parallel Keys are manufactured to DIN 6885 / ISO 773. The dimensional values on this page follow that standard.

What sizes are available for Parallel Keys?

The table on this page lists 26 sizes, ranging from 6~8 to 440~500. Other sizes can be quoted on request.

What materials and finishes are Parallel Keys available in?

Common options are carbon steel (zinc plated or hot-dip galvanized), alloy steel in property classes 8.8/10.9/12.9, and stainless steel A2 (304) or A4 (316). Specify material and finish to suit your load and environment.

How do I request a quote for Parallel Keys?

Use the fastener finder on this page to set the size, material, finish and quantity, then submit the request. A specialist from engineeringhardware.com will reply within one business day.