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Aluminum Bronze

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Chemical Resistant

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Cal/OSHA Compliant Title 8 Section 1646

OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.451

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Double Shear Breaking Strength

Finish

Corrosion-Resistant Coated

Phosphate Coated

Zinc Flake Coated

Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated

Usable Length

13/16" to 15/16"

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RoHS

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REACH

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11,450 Products

Dowel Pins

Dowel Pins

Precisely align machine parts and prevent movement during assembly

Undersized Dowel Pins

Undersized Dowel Pins

No need for precise holes to slip into place

Pull-Out Dowel Pins

Pull-Out Dowel Pins

Remove pins installed flush with a surface

Oversized Dowel Pins

Oversized Dowel Pins

Fit worn, enlarged holes where standard pins would be too loose

Vented Pull-Out Dowel Pins

Vented Pull-Out Dowel Pins

Insert and remove from blind holes with less effort than pins that aren't vented

Plastic Dowel Pins

Plastic Dowel Pins

Prevent short circuits and interference to protect electronic parts such as circuit boards

Wood Dowel Pins

Wood Dowel Pins

Join wood components without scratching or damaging surfaces

Partially Grooved Dowel Pins

Partially Grooved Dowel Pins

The grooved section secures while the smooth portion acts as a pivot or hinge

Fully Grooved Dowel Pins

Fully Grooved Dowel Pins

Tighter fit than standard pins to resist pulling

Fully Grooved Dowel Pins with Rounded Head

Fully Grooved Dowel Pins with Rounded Head

Create a finished look and a tighter fit than standard pins to resist pulling

Partially Grooved Dowel Pins with Notch

Partially Grooved Dowel Pins with Notch

Slip a spring into the notch to create tension between components

Hollow Dowel Pins

Hollow Dowel Pins

Align parts and bolt them together using the same hole

Dowel Pin Assortments

Dowel Pin Assortments

A range of sizes to precisely align a variety of parts

Partially Knurled Dowel Pins

Partially Knurled Dowel Pins

Knurls grip tighter than grooves while the smooth portion acts as a pivot or hinge

Barbed Dowel Pins with Rounded Head

Barbed Dowel Pins with Rounded Head

Create a finished look when permanently joining plastics and soft metals such as aluminum

Fully Knurled Dowel Pins

Fully Knurled Dowel Pins

Knurls grip tighter than grooves to resist both pulling and twisting

Two-Way Barbed Dowel Pins

Two-Way Barbed Dowel Pins

Permanently join plastics and soft metals such as aluminum

Other Products

Core Pins

Add to molds and pour in plastic to form holes in finished parts

Single-End Studs

Single-End Studs

Use the unthreaded end as a pivot point, hinge, shaft, or locator pin

Ejector Pins

Push finished parts out of molds

Spring Pins

Squeeze and insert into tight holes to hold parts in place with tension

Clevis Pins

Secure parts in place and lock with a cotter pin or retaining ring

Taper Pins

Fit snugly into tapered holes to secure, position, and align components

Captive Pins

Press into holes in thin materials like panels and circuit boards to permanently join or align them

Locating and Support Buttons

Locating and Support Buttons

Secure and position workpieces and fixtures from the bottom or side

Shoulder Screws

Shoulder Screws

Rotate parts around the cylinder under the head to guide and align them during installation

Locating Pins

Install in fixturing plates or tables to position and secure workpieces

Made-to-Order Pins

Made-to-Order Pins

Create custom pins for keeping components in place—all with material certificates for traceability

Dowel Pin Stock

Dowel Pin Stock

Cut to the length you need for positioning and holding parts in place

Index Plungers

Align parts that have mating bushings for more precision than standard spring plungers

Pin Extractors

Remove stuck pins with a slide design that gives you extra leverage in tight spaces

Alignment Pins

Line up holes in sheet metal, I-beams, and angle irons for bolting, riveting, and welding

Punch Pins

Use with press dies to punch 1/8" and larger holes; modify to fit your application

Threaded Hole Location Gauges

Threaded Hole Location Gauges

Pinpoint the true center of threaded holes to precisely align and measure parts

Alignment Locks

Alignment Locks

Precisely align your mold halves

Coordinate Measuring Machine Plates and Fixtures

Coordinate Measuring Machine Plates and Fixtures

Raise workpieces and position them on a fixture plate

Weld Pins

Weld in place for greater rigidity and strength than other pins

Ejector Sleeves

Ejector Sleeves

Use with mold pins to form holes, bosses, and other features in parts

Shear Pins

Use with shear hubs to break at a specific torque and safeguard machinery from overloads

Spring Locating Pins

Spring Locating Pins

Apply side force to workpieces to clamp them in place

Spring Locating Pin Installation Tools

Spring Locating Pin Installation Tools

Hold spring locating pins in place for installation

Spring Stops

Push back against workpieces to hold them in place against stops and rails

Fixture Clamps

Secure your workpiece to a fixture table so it won't move during machining

Pin Insertion Tools

Pin Insertion Tools

Strike with a hammer to install pins

Ejector Blades

Flat end pushes thin-walled parts out of molds better than ejector pins

Slotted Bushings

Slotted Bushings

Pair with a standard bushing to prevent alignment pins from binding in your fixture

Pipe Flange Aligners

Pipe Flange Aligners

Line up flange holes so they bolt securely and connections won’t leak

Die Bushings

Guide pins and punches in molds and stamping dies or reduce friction between ejector pins and plates

Scaffold Locking Pins

Scaffold Locking Pins

Fasten base plates, guardrail posts, and other components to scaffold frames

Fixture Kits

Everything needed to mount workpieces of different sizes to your machine table

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