Description
Overview:
The J149 Key Machinery Accessory is a precision-made metal key used to secure rotating components to a shaft, helping prevent slippage and maintain correct alignment. Made from durable steel, it sits in the keyway to lock parts such as pulleys, flywheels, gears and sprockets in place, ensuring consistent drive and timing. Suitable for a wide range of construction, industrial and garden equipment, it supports reliable operation in tools like generators, plate compactors, pumps, mowers and tillers. The J149 is a practical replacement part for routine maintenance or repairs, helping to get machines back to work quickly with minimal downtime. Its straightforward form factor allows an easy fit in standard keyways used across many engines, transmissions and electric motor assemblies.
Key Features:
- Durable steel construction for long service life in demanding environments
- Precision-machined for a snug, secure fit in standard keyways
- Helps maintain timing and alignment between shaft and mounted component
- Reduces slippage and wear under torque loads for reliable power transmission
- Simple to install with basic hand tools, aiding quick turnaround on site or in the workshop
- Suitable for a broad mix of construction, industrial and garden machinery
- Useful spare to keep on hand for preventative maintenance and emergency repairs
- Compatible with many OEM and aftermarket assemblies where a keyed drive is required
Typical Applications:
Commonly used to locate and secure flywheels, pulleys, gears, sprockets, clutches and impellers on engines and motors. Ideal for repairs to generators, pumps, compressors, plate compactors, cultivators, lawn mowers, scarifiers and similar equipment. Suitable during rebuilds, belt drive servicing, timing resets and general transmission maintenance.
Also known as:
Shaft key, machine key, keyway key, flywheel key, drive key, locking key, parallel key, woodruff key (general term), engine key, transmission key, metal key insert. Frequently referred to simply as a "KEY" for securing components on keyed shafts across various machines.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | J149 |
|---|---|
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Key Features | - Durable steel construction for demanding environments - Precision-machined for secure fit in standard keyways - Reduces slippage under torque loads - Simple installation with basic hand tools - Compatible with many OEM and aftermarket assemblies |

