5/32" Pins | McMaster-Carr

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Breaking Strength Breaking Strength

1,600 lbs.

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

DFARS Specialty Metals
Compliant

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

ASME

Mil. Spec.

	Tolerance Rating Tolerance Rating

Standard

	Cotter Pin Type Cotter Pin Type

	Standard
	Hammer Set

	Passivation Passivation

Not Passivated

Passivated

	Finish Finish

Cadmium Yellow-Chromate
Plated

Nitride Coated

Zinc Plated

	Handle Material Handle Material

Stainless Steel

	Diameter at Extended Ball Height Diameter at Extended Ball Height

0.171"

	Number of Retaining Balls Number of Retaining Balls

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Pins

Dowel Pins

Use these metal dowel pins as pivots, hinges, shafts, jigs, and fixtures to locate or hold parts.

Dowel Pin Stock

Cut this 12" stock to the length you need.

Full-Groove Dowel Pins

Grooves run the full length of these pins for a firm hold that won't spin. Use them in place of standard dowel, spring, and taper pins to fasten parts. Also known as type A pins.

Half-Groove Dowel Pins

These pins make good hinges or pivots. The grooved half locks pins in position, while the smooth half can act as a pivot. Also known as type H pins.

Half-Groove Dowel Pins with Notch

These pins are commonly used as anchors for tension springs. The grooved half locks pins in position, and spring ends fit in to the notch. Also known as type G pins.

Center-Groove Dowel Pins

Center-groove pins are often used in place of clevis pins or to create T-handles. The grooved center locks pins in position, while the smooth ends act as a pivot. Also known as type E pins.

Quarter-Groove Dowel Pins

Quarter-groove pins are well suited for hinges or pivots. The grooved end locks pins in position, while the smooth portion can act as a pivot. Also known as type C pins.

Ring-Grip Quick-Release Pins

The smooth ring handle on these pins won't catch on parts. A spring-loaded, nonlocking retaining ball pops out when the pin is pushed through a hole, and retracts when the pin is pulled out.

Cotter Pins

Also known as split pins, these have one prong slightly longer than the other so they’re easy to open. Bend prongs outward to secure.

Hammer-Set Cotter Pins

For parts that spin or are otherwise difficult to access, slide these pins in and tap them with a hammer for a temporary hold. Reposition work, then bend the prongs outward to secure.

Core Pins

These pins have a flat head to fit into a counterbored hole.

Flush-Mount Core Pins

A 60° beveled head fits into a countersunk hole.

Ejector Pins

Push parts out of molds with these hardened pins. Also known as knockout and forged pins.

Slotted Spring Pins

Also known as roll, tension, split, and expansion pins, these pins have a slot along one side that you squeeze closed to install them into unthreaded holes.

Coiled Spring Pins

These spiral pins remain flexible after installation, so they absorb shock and vibration better than slotted spring pins. They work well in holes that are out of round.

Through-Hole Weld-On Pins

Pass these pins through a mounting hole and weld the head to the surface.