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    Dowel Pins

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Standard Tolerance, Plain Head.
    Precisely align machine parts and prevent movement during assembly. These dowel pins are machined to tight tolerances and have a uniform diameter for a snug fit. They can also be used as a pivot, shaft, or hinge to join moving components. Since dowel pins can be hard to remove, they are best suited for permanent fixtures that don't require frequent adjustments or disassembly.
    Steel
    Machinable Carbon Steel—Made of 1215 carbon steel, these pins are the easiest to machine, so you can shape them if they don't quite match your hole dimensions. Stronger than stainless steel but not quite as strong as alloy steel, they won't deform from stress and vibration. Pins perform best in dry environments since moisture will cause them to rust.
    Lg.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength
    Min.
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Machinable Carbon Steel
     
    1/8" Diameter
    3/8"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated5098372A450000000
    1/2"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated5098372A46000000
    3/4"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated5098372A47000000
    1"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated5098372A48000000
     
    3/16" Diameter
    3/4"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated5098372A11700000
    1"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated5098372A12700000
    1 1/4"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated5098372A13700000
    1 1/2"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated2598372A14700000
     
    1/4" Diameter
    3/4"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated5098372A21700000
    1"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated5098372A22700000
    1 1/4"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated2598372A23700000
    1 1/2"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated2598372A24700000
     
    5/16" Diameter
    1"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated2598372A31700000
    1 1/2"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated2598372A32700000
    2"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated2598372A33700000
     
    3/8" Diameter
    1"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated2598372A41700000
    1 1/4"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated2598372A51000000
    1 1/2"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated2598372A42700000
    2"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated1098372A43700000
     
    1/2" Diameter
    1"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated1098372A52000000
    1 1/4"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated1098372A53000000
    1 1/2"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated1098372A54000000
    1 3/4"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated1098372A55000000
    2"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated1098372A56000000
    2 1/2"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated598372A57000000
     
    Lightweight Aluminum
    6061 Aluminum—These pins are one-third the weight of steel and stainless steel. Use them in robotics, automation, and other applications with weight limitations. They're also an alternative to stainless steel for rust resistance but not as strong.
    Lg.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength
    Min.
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    6061 Aluminum
     
    1/16" Diameter
    1/4"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated2597325A310000000
    3/8"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated2597325A32000000
    1/2"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated2597325A33000000
     
    3/32" Diameter
    1/4"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated2597325A34000000
    3/8"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated2597325A35000000
    1/2"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated2597325A36000000
     
    1/8" Diameter
    3/8"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated2597325A37000000
    1/2"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated2597325A38000000
    5/8"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated1097325A39000000
    3/4"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated1097325A41000000
     
    3/16" Diameter
    1/2"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated1097325A42000000
    5/8"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated1097325A43000000
    3/4"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated1097325A44000000
    1"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated1097325A45000000
     
    1/4" Diameter
    1/2"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated597325A46000000
    5/8"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated597325A47000000
    3/4"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated597325A48000000
    1"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated597325A49000000
     
    5/16" Diameter
    3/4"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated597325A51000000
    1"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated597325A52000000
    1 1/4"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated197325A5300000
    1 1/2"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated197325A5400000
     
    3/8" Diameter
    3/4"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated197325A5500000
    1"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated197325A5600000
    1 1/4"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated197325A5700000
    1 1/2"0.0001" to 0.0003"Not RatedNot Rated197325A5800000
     
    Brass
    360 Brass—With a warm, polished look, these pins are typically chosen for their appearance. Suitable for use outdoors, they resist corrosion and won’t become brittle and snap in low temperatures. Brass is softer than other metals, so pins may bend or break under high stress.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Tolerance
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength
    Min.
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    360 Brass
     
    1/16" Diameter
    1/4"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated2597325A10100000
    3/8"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated2597325A10500000
    1/2"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated2597325A11000000
     
    3/32" Diameter
    1/4"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated2597325A11500000
    3/8"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated2597325A12100000
    1/2"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated2597325A12500000
     
    1/8" Diameter
    3/8"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated2597325A13100000
    1/2"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated2597325A13500000
    5/8"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated1097325A1410000
    3/4"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated1097325A1450000
     
    3/16" Diameter
    1/2"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated1097325A1550000
    5/8"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated1097325A16100000
    3/4"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated1097325A16500000
     
    1/4" Diameter
    1/2"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated1097325A17100000
    5/8"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated1097325A17500000
    3/4"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated1097325A18100000
    1"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated1097325A18500000
     
    5/16" Diameter
    3/4"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated597325A19100000
    1"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated597325A19500000
    1 1/4"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated197325A2010000
    1 1/2"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated197325A2050000
     
    3/8" Diameter
    3/4"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated197325A2100000
    1"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated197325A2150000
    1 1/4"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated197325A2200000
    1 1/2"0" to 0.0002"Not RatedNot Rated197325A2250000
     
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