Tapered Keys:- The tapered key is tapered only on the side that engages the hub. The keyway in the hub has a taper that matches that of the tapered key. Some taper keys have a gib, or tab, for easier removal during disassembly. The purpose of the taper is to secure the key itself, as well as, to firmly engage the shaft to the hub without the need for a set screw. The problem with taper keys is that they can cause the center of the shaft rotation to be slightly off of the mating part.It is different from a tapered shaft lock in that tapered keys have a matching taper on the keyway, while tapered shaft locks do not.

Tapered Keys are generally used for Automobiles, gearboxes, starters, alternators, fuel injection pumps, oil pumps, water pumps and brake compressors, Two wheelers, Electric motors, alternators and switch gears, Machine tools and all types of pumps Textile machineries,Pharmasitical Machinery, Heavy Duty Machinery, Earthmoving Machinery, Automotive Cran etc.