Sunday, November 1, 2009

Flat saddle key

Hi folks,
How are you? A flat saddle key is similar to a hollow saddle key, except that its underneath surface is flat. The key sits over the flat surface formed on the shaft and fits in to the key way I nt he hub. When the shaft rotates, the key will be wedged between the flat surface on the shaft and the key way in the hub, and thus holds them to rotate together. This key cannot be used for heavy loads and will not be suitable for shafts which frequently change their direction of rotation. Thank you. 

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