This article about Shaft Keys describes the types of keys and the design or selection procedures to be adopted.Shafts are indispensable mechanical power transmission elements that are mainly used in for transmitting rotary motion and torque from one point to another point. The various other mechanical elements like gears, cams, sprockets, etc. are mounted on the shaft at the required locations. One of the major mounting methods used for connecting such mechanical elements in place is by keys.

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