1 Scope
This British Standard relates to the following types of keys and keyways with dimensions
in millimetres:
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1) square parallel,
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2) rectangular parallel,
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3) square taper, gib-head and plain,
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4) rectangular taper, gib-head and plain.
In addition, a fourth class of fit is provided in this British Standard to give an
interference fit.
Three classes of fit are provided for the square and rectangular parallel keys and
keyways, namely “free”, “normal” and “close”, and the dimensions and tolerances specified
are in accordance with ISO Recommendations R 7733) and R 7744).