Cummins
Woodruff key for Cummins engines
This Woodruff key secures the transmission of torque between rotating shafts and mounted components in Cummins engines. It fits into a semicircular slot to ensure proper alignment and load distribution.
Specifications
- Part number
- S 300
- Brand
- Cummins
The S 300 Woodruff key functions as a mechanical fastener designed to lock components such as gears, pulleys, or flywheels onto a rotating shaft. By seating into a precision-milled semicircular slot, this component prevents relative rotation between the shaft and the attached part, ensuring that torque is transferred efficiently throughout the engine assembly. Its specific design allows for self-alignment within the shaft keyway, which helps distribute mechanical loads across a larger surface area during operation.
This component is compatible with various Cummins engine configurations where it is utilized in systems such as the crankshaft, camshaft, or oil pump drive. The part is engineered to maintain precise timing and connection integrity between drive shafts and their respective driven components. Regular inspection of this key is recommended during engine maintenance to ensure that the connection remains secure and that no shear forces have compromised the fitment within the shaft assembly.
In mechanical systems, a Woodruff key serves as a critical interface between a shaft and a hub. It is specifically shaped to allow for easy installation and to resist loosening under the vibration and rotational stresses typical of heavy-duty engine environments.