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    Fully Grooved Dowel Pins

    With a tighter fit than standard dowel pins, these resist pulling from movement and vibration, even in imperfect holes. Three grooves pinch shut when installed, creating tension to lock in place. Also known as Type A pins.
    For the best fit, drill your hole slightly larger than the nominal diameter shown.
    Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Standard Tolerance, Plain Head, Fully Grooved, Tapered Groove.

    Tapered Groove

    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—These pins withstand occasional exposure to moisture. However, since friction from moving parts can wear away the finish, they're not ideal for wet environments. While not nearly as corrosion resistant as stainless steel, they are stronger and won’t deform under stress.
    Tapered Groove—Easier to install than pins with parallel grooves but less secure in high-vibration applications.
    Nominal
    Max.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Groove
    Type
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength, lbf
    Min.
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
     
    5/32" Diameter
    1/2"0.156"-0.002" to 0"0.166"-0.003" to 0.003"Tapered2,300Not Rated25000000000000000
    3/4"0.156"-0.002" to 0"0.166"-0.003" to 0.003"Tapered2,300Not Rated2500000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Standard Tolerance, Plain Head, Fully Grooved, Tapered Groove.

    Tapered Groove

    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments. In addition to resisting rust, these pins also withstand mild chemicals such as cleaners and degreasers. They are strong enough to join most components but won't withstand extreme stress and vibration as well as steel.
    Tapered Groove—Easier to install than pins with parallel grooves but less secure in high-vibration applications.
    Nominal
    Max.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Groove
    Type
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength
    Min.
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    5/32" Diameter
    1/2"0.156"-0.002" to 0"0.166"-0.003" to 0.003"TaperedNot RatedNot Rated5000000000000000
    3/4"0.156"-0.002" to 0"0.166"-0.003" to 0.003"TaperedNot RatedNot Rated500000000000000
     

    Partially Grooved Dowel Pins with Notch

    Slip a spring into the notch at the end of the pin. Often used in automated machinery such as conveyors and robotic arms, the pin anchors the spring in place to create tension between components. The grooved section pinches shut when installed to lock the pin in place. Grooved pins have a tighter fit than standard dowel pins and resist pulling from movement and vibration.
    For the best fit, drill your hole slightly larger than the nominal diameter shown.
    Half Grooved
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Partially Grooved, Standard Tolerance, Notch Head, Half Grooved.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Partially Grooved, Standard Tolerance, Notch Head, Half Grooved.
    Also known as type G pins.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—These pins withstand occasional exposure to moisture. However, since friction from moving parts can wear away the finish, they're not ideal for wet environments. While not nearly as corrosion resistant as stainless steel, they are stronger and won’t deform under stress.
    Parallel Groove—Fit tighter than pins with tapered grooves to stay in place under severe vibration. However, they require more force to insert.
    Nominal
    Max.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Groove
    Type
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength, lbf
    Min.
    Hardness
    Groove
    Lg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
     
    5/32" Diameter
    1/2"0.156"-0.002" to 0"0.166"-0.003" to 0.003"Parallel2,300Not Rated1/4"25000000000000000
    3/4"0.156"-0.002" to 0"0.166"-0.003" to 0.003"Parallel2,300Not Rated3/8"2500000000000000
     

    Partially Grooved Dowel Pins

    The grooved section secures these pins while the smooth portion is free to act as a pivot or hinge. The grooves pinch shut when installed, creating tension to lock in place. They fit tighter than standard dowel pins and resist pulling from movement and vibration, even in imperfect holes.
    For the best fit, drill your hole slightly larger than the nominal diameter shown.
    Half Grooved
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Standard Tolerance, Partially Grooved, Plain Head, Half Grooved.
    Image of Product. Back orientation. Dowel Pins. Standard Tolerance, Partially Grooved, Plain Head, Half Grooved, Parallel Groove.

    Parallel Groove

    The most versatile partially grooved pins, these are used in a range of applications, including as rod end linkages, stop pins, and locators. Also known as type H pins.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—These pins withstand occasional exposure to moisture. However, since friction from moving parts can wear away the finish, they're not ideal for wet environments. While not nearly as corrosion resistant as stainless steel, they are stronger and won’t deform under stress.
    Parallel Groove—Fit tighter than pins with tapered grooves to stay in place under severe vibration. However, they require more force to insert.
    Nominal
    Max.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Groove
    Type
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength, lbf
    Min.
    Hardness
    Groove
    Lg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
     
    5/32" Diameter
    1/2"0.156"-0.002" to 0"0.166"-0.003" to 0.003"Parallel2,300Not Rated1/4"25000000000000000
    3/4"0.156"-0.002" to 0"0.166"-0.003" to 0.003"Parallel2,300Not Rated3/8"2500000000000000
     
    Center Grooved
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Standard Tolerance, Partially Grooved, Plain Head, Center Grooved.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Standard Tolerance, Partially Grooved, Plain Head, Center Grooved, Parallel Groove.

    Parallel Groove

    These pins lock in the middle, leaving two smooth ends free. They're often used to create a T-handle, such as on a valve stem to open and close it by hand. Also known as type E pins.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—These pins withstand occasional exposure to moisture. However, since friction from moving parts can wear away the finish, they're not ideal for wet environments. While not nearly as corrosion resistant as stainless steel, they are stronger and won’t deform under stress.
    Parallel Groove—Fit tighter than pins with tapered grooves to stay in place under severe vibration. However, they require more force to insert.
    Nominal
    Max.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Groove
    Type
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength, lbf
    Min.
    Hardness
    Groove
    Lg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
     
    5/32" Diameter
    1/2"0.156"-0.002" to 0"0.166"-0.003" to 0.003"Parallel2,300Not Rated1/4"25000000000000000
    3/4"0.156"-0.002" to 0"0.166"-0.003" to 0.003"Parallel2,300Not Rated3/8"2500000000000000
     
    Quarter Grooved
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Standard Tolerance, Partially Grooved, Plain Head, Quarter Grooved.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Standard Tolerance, Partially Grooved, Plain Head, Quarter Grooved, Parallel Groove.

    Parallel

    Groove

    With a longer smooth end than half-grooved dowel pins, these are often used for thicker pivoting parts, such as levers and hinges. Also known as type C pins.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—These pins withstand occasional exposure to moisture. However, since friction from moving parts can wear away the finish, they're not ideal for wet environments. While not nearly as corrosion resistant as stainless steel, they are stronger and won’t deform under stress.
    Parallel Groove—Fit tighter than pins with tapered grooves to stay in place under severe vibration. However, they require more force to insert.
    Nominal
    Max.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Groove
    Type
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength, lbf
    Min.
    Hardness
    Groove
    Lg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
     
    5/32" Diameter
    1/2"0.156"-0.002" to 0"0.166"-0.003" to 0.003"Parallel2,300Not Rated1/8"25000000000000000
    3/4"0.156"-0.002" to 0"0.166"-0.003" to 0.003"Parallel2,300Not Rated3/16"2500000000000000
     

    Core Pins

    Mold plastic around these pins to form small holes, or use them to perforate parts. They have a flat head to fit into a counterbored hole. Pins can be machined to fit your application. They're precision-ground to tight tolerances.
    M2 High-Speed Tool SteelAbout M2 High-Speed Tool Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Core Pins. Core Pins.
    M2 high-speed tool steel pins resist wear and stay sharp at high temperatures.
    Head
    Each
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Min.
    Hardness
    1-9
    10-99
    100-Up
    2 1/2" Long
    0.166"0" to 0.0002"15/64"1/8"Rockwell C60000000000000000000000000000
     
    4" Long
    0.166"0" to 0.0003"15/64"1/8"Rockwell C60000000000000000000000000
     
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