Item # SKB01840XXX, Spline Key and Bit, with 0.2160" Major Dia. On Sales Systems Ltd.

Each end shall be square with the axis of each arm within 4 deg, and edges may be sharp or chamfered at the option of the manufacturer. The chamfer shall not exceed the values listed.
Material (Steel Alloy). The spline keys shall be fabricated from an alloy steel having two or more of the following alloying elements: chromium, nickel, molybdenum, or vanadium, in sufficient quantity to assure that the specified minimum hardness of 48 HRC at the surface for sizes up to and including 0.372 in., and 45 HRC for sizes over 0.372 in., is met when spline keys are hardened by quenching from the austenitizing temperature and tempered.
For plated keys, all dimensions are before plating. Because of the high hardness of these products, it is recommended that they not be electroplated.
Bits are available, but lengths have not been standardized.
Spline keys shall be furnished as Short Arm Series or Long Arm Series.
Designation. To promote uniformity and understanding in communications relating to products conforming to this standard, it is recommended that Spline Keys be designated in accordance with the following data, preferably in the sequence shown:
(a) product name
(b) designation of the standard
(c) nominal key size
(d) series
(e) protective finish, if required

Examples:

Spline Key, ASME B18.3, 0.111 Short Arm Series
Spline Key, ASME B18.3, 0.372 Long Arm Series, Nickel Plated

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N/A Industrial Fasteners Institute

N/A ASME B18.3 2002

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