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    Taper Pins

    Often used for positioning components and securing assemblies, these pins taper at a uniform rate to fit snugly in tapered holes. They have slightly rounded edges to aid insertion. To install, create a tapered hole using a tapered drill bit that matches the pin number for inch sizes or the small end diameter for metric. To remove, hit the small end of the pin with a punch to drive it out.
    Inch
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Taper Pins. Taper Pins.
    Inch pins meet ASME B18.8.2 specifications for material and dimensions.
    12L14 Carbon Steel—12L14 Carbon steel pins have good strength.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—18-8 stainless steel pins offer a balance of strength and corrosion resistance. They may be mildly magnetic.
    Breaking Strength—Breaking strength is measured as single shear, which is the force required to break the pin into two pieces.
    12L14 Carbon Steel
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    Lg.
    Small End
    Dia.
    Rate of
    Taper
    Min.
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
    Breaking
    Strength
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Breaking Strength,
    psi
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    7/0 Taper Pin—0.063" Large End Diameter
    1/2"0.052"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A00300000054,0001090681A00100000
    3/4"0.047"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A0040000054,0001090681A0020000
     
    6/0 Taper Pin—0.078" Large End Diameter
    1/2"0.068"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A0090000054,0001090681A0030000
    3/4"0.062"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A0100000054,0001090681A0050000
    1"0.057"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A0110000054,0001090681A00700000
     
    5/0 Taper Pin—0.094" Large End Diameter
    1/2"0.084"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A0060000054,0001090681A0380000
    3/4"0.078"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A0400000054,0001090681A0400000
    1"0.073"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A0410000054,0001090681A04200000
    1 1/2"0.063"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A0430000054,0001090681A04800000
     
    4/0 Taper Pin—0.109" Large End Diameter
    1/2"0.099"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi5098390A0690000054,0001090681A0690000
    1"0.088"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi5098390A0710000054,0001090681A07300000
    1 1/2"0.078"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A0820000054,0001090681A07500000
     
    3/0 Taper Pin—0.125" Large End Diameter
    1/2"0.115"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi5098390A0990000054,0001090681A0990000
    3/4"0.109"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi5098390A1000000054,0001090681A1010000
    1"0.104"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi5098390A1010000054,0001090681A10300000
    1 1/4"0.099"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi5098390A1020000054,0001090681A10400000
    1 1/2"0.094"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A1030000054,0001090681A10500000
     
    2/0 Taper Pin—0.141" Large End Diameter
    3/4"0.125"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi5098390A1300000054,0001090681A1310000
    1"0.12"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi5098390A1310000054,0001090681A13300000
    1 1/4"0.115"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi5098390A1320000054,0001090681A13200000
    1 1/2"0.11"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A1330000054,0001090681A13500000
    2"0.099"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A1350000054,0001090681A13700000
    2 1/2"0.089"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A1370000054,0001090681A13900000
     
    0 Taper Pin—0.156" Large End Diameter
    3/4"0.14"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi5098390A1600000054,0001090681A1600000
    1"0.135"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi5098390A1610000054,0001090681A1620000
    1 1/4"0.13"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi5098390A1620000054,0001090681A16300000
    1 1/2"0.125"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A1630000054,0001090681A16400000
    2"0.114"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A1650000054,0001090681A16900000
    3"0.094"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A1690000054,000590681A17500000
     
    1 Taper Pin—0.172" Large End Diameter
    3/4"0.156"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi5098390A1900000054,0001090681A1890000
    1"0.151"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi5098390A1910000054,0001090681A19100000
    1 1/4"0.146"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi5098390A1920000054,0001090681A19200000
    1 1/2"0.141"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A1930000054,0001090681A19300000
    2"0.13"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A1950000054,0001090681A19500000
    3"0.11"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A1990000054,000590681A19800000
    4"0.089"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A202000054,000190681A2100000
     
    2 Taper Pin—0.193" Large End Diameter
    3/4"0.177"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi5098390A2200000054,0001090681A2200000
    1"0.172"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi5098390A2210000054,0001090681A22100000
    1 1/4"0.167"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A2220000054,0001090681A22200000
    1 1/2"0.162"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A2230000054,0001090681A22300000
    2"0.151"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A2250000054,0001090681A22500000
    3"0.131"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A2290000054,000590681A22900000
    4"0.11"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A232000054,000190681A2490000
     
    3 Taper Pin—0.219" Large End Diameter
    3/4"0.203"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi5098390A2500000054,000590681A2500000
    1"0.198"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A251000054,0001090681A25100000
    1 1/4"0.193"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A2520000054,0001090681A25200000
    1 1/2"0.188"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A2530000054,0001090681A25300000
    1 3/4"0.183"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A2540000054,0001090681A25400000
    2"0.177"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A2550000054,000590681A2550000
    2 1/2"0.167"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A2570000054,000590681A25700000
    3"0.157"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A259000054,000590681A25900000
    4"0.136"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A2630000054,000190681A2610000
     
    4 Taper Pin—0.25" Large End Diameter
    3/4"0.234"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A280000054,0001090681A27900000
    1"0.229"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A2810000054,0001090681A28100000
    1 1/4"0.224"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A2820000054,0001090681A28200000
    1 1/2"0.219"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A2830000054,0001090681A28300000
    1 3/4"0.214"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A2840000054,0001090681A28400000
    2"0.208"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A2850000054,000590681A28500000
    2 1/4"0.203"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A2860000054,000590681A28600000
    2 1/2"0.198"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A2870000054,000590681A28700000
    2 3/4"0.193"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A288000054,000590681A28800000
    3"0.188"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A289000054,000590681A28900000
    4"0.167"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A2930000054,000190681A2930000
    4 1/2"0.156"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A2940000054,000190681A2950000
     
    5 Taper Pin—0.289" Large End Diameter
    1 1/2"0.258"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A3130000054,000590681A31300000
    1 3/4"0.253"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A3140000054,000590681A31400000
    2"0.247"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A3150000054,000590681A31500000
    2 1/4"0.242"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A3160000054,000590681A31600000
    2 1/2"0.237"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A3170000054,000590681A31700000
    3"0.227"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A319000054,000190681A3190000
    3 1/2"0.216"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A321000054,000190681A3200000
    4"0.206"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A3230000054,000190681A3210000
    5"0.185"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A3270000054,000190681A3230000
    6"0.164"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A3310000054,000190681A3280000
    7"0.143"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A3350000054,000190681A33400000
     
    6 Taper Pin—0.341" Large End Diameter
    1 1/2"0.31"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi2598390A3430000054,000590681A34300000
    1 3/4"0.305"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A344000054,000590681A34400000
    2"0.299"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A345000054,000590681A34500000
    2 1/4"0.294"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A3460000054,000190681A3460000
    2 1/2"0.289"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A3470000054,000190681A3470000
    2 3/4"0.284"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A3480000054,000190681A3480000
    3"0.279"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A3490000054,000190681A3490000
    3 1/4"0.273"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A3500000054,000190681A3500000
    3 1/2"0.268"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A3510000054,000190681A3510000
    4"0.258"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A3530000054,000190681A3530000
    4 1/2"0.247"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A3540000054,000190681A3540000
    5"0.237"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A3570000054,000190681A3550000
    6"0.216"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi598390A3610000054,000190681A35700000
     
    7 Taper Pin—0.409" Large End Diameter
    1 3/4"0.373"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A3700000054,000190681A3820000
    2"0.367"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A3710000054,000190681A3710000
    2 1/4"0.362"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A3720000054,000190681A3720000
    2 1/2"0.357"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A3730000054,000190681A3730000
    2 3/4"0.352"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A3740000054,000190681A3740000
    3"0.347"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A3750000054,000190681A3750000
    3 1/4"0.341"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A3760000054,000190681A3760000
    3 1/2"0.336"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi598390A3770000054,000190681A3770000
    4"0.326"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi598390A3790000054,000190681A37900000
    4 1/2"0.315"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi598390A3810000054,000190681A38100000
    5"0.305"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi598390A3830000054,000190681A38300000
    6"0.284"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi598390A3880000054,000190681A38500000
     
    8 Taper Pin—0.492" Large End Diameter
    1 1/2"0.461"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A4130000054,000190681A3950000
    2"0.45"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A4150000054,000190681A4150000
    2 1/2"0.44"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A4170000054,000190681A4170000
    2 3/4"0.435"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi1098390A4180000054,000190681A4180000
    3"0.43"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi598390A4190000054,000190681A4190000
    3 1/2"0.419"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi598390A4210000054,000190681A42100000
    4"0.409"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi598390A4230000054,000190681A42300000
    4 1/2"0.398"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi598390A4250000054,000190681A42500000
    5"0.388"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi598390A4270000054,000190681A42700000
    5 1/2"0.378"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi598390A4290000054,000190681A42800000
    6"0.367"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi198390A431000054,000190681A42900000
    7"0.346"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi198390A433000054,000190681A44000000
     
    9 Taper Pin—0.591" Large End Diameter
    2"0.549"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi598390A4450000054,000190681A44500000
    2 1/2"0.539"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi598390A4470000054,000190681A44700000
    3"0.529"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi598390A4490000054,000190681A44900000
    3 1/2"0.518"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi598390A4510000054,000190681A45100000
    4"0.508"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi598390A4530000054,000190681A45300000
    4 1/2"0.497"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi598390A4550000054,000190681A45500000
    5"0.487"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi198390A457000054,000190681A45700000
    5 1/2"0.477"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi198390A459000054,000190681A45900000
    6"0.466"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi198390A461000054,000190681A46100000
    7"0.445"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi198390A463000054,000190681A46500000
     
    10 Taper Pin—0.706" Large End Diameter
    2"0.664"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi598390A4750000054,000190681A47000000
    3"0.644"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi598390A4790000054,000190681A47900000
    4"0.623"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi198390A483000054,000190681A48300000
    4 1/2"0.612"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi198390A485000054,000190681A48500000
    5"0.602"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi198390A487000054,000190681A48700000
    6"0.581"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi198390A491000054,000190681A48900000
    7"0.56"1:48Rockwell B85ASME B18.8.246,500 psi198390A493000054,000190681A49700000
    8"0.539"1:48Not RatedASME B18.8.2Not Rated198390A02100000———0
     
    11 Taper Pin—0.86" Large End Diameter
    5"0.756"1:48Not RatedASME B18.8.2Not Rated198390A02200000———0
    6"0.735"1:48Not RatedASME B18.8.2Not Rated198390A02300000———0
    7"0.714"1:48Not RatedASME B18.8.2Not Rated198390A02400000———0
    8"0.693"1:48Not RatedASME B18.8.2Not Rated198390A02500000———0
    9"0.672"1:48Not RatedASME B18.8.2Not Rated198390A02600000———0
    12"0.61"1:48Not RatedASME B18.8.2Not Rated198390A02700000———0
     
    12 Taper Pin—1.032" Large End Diameter
    5"0.928"1:48Not RatedASME B18.8.2Not Rated198390A02800000———0
    6"0.907"1:48Not RatedASME B18.8.2Not Rated198390A02900000———0
    7"0.885"1:48Not RatedASME B18.8.2Not Rated198390A03100000———0
    8"0.865"1:48Not RatedASME B18.8.2Not Rated198390A03200000———0
    12"0.782"1:48Not RatedASME B18.8.2Not Rated198390A03300000———0
     
    13 Taper Pin—1.241" Large End Diameter
    12"0.991"1:48Not RatedASME B18.8.2Not Rated198390A034000000———0
     
    14 Taper Pin—1.523" Large End Diameter
    12"1.273"1:48Not RatedASME B18.8.2Not Rated198390A035000000———0
     

    Tapped Taper Pins

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Taper Pins. Tapped Taper Pins.
    These internally threaded pins sit flush in an assembly. For easy removal from a blind hole, thread a screw into the pin and pull out. Often used for positioning components and securing assemblies, they taper at a uniform rate to fit in tapered holes. Use a tapered drill bit that matches the pin number for a snug fit. They have slightly rounded edges to aid insertion.
    12L14 Carbon Steel—12L14 Carbon steel pins have good strength.
    ASME B18.8.2—Pins meet ASME B18.8.2 specifications for material and dimensions.
    Lg.
    Small End
    Dia.
    Rate of
    Taper
    Thread
    Lg.
    Thread
    Size
    Specs. Met
    Each
    12L14 Carbon Steel
     
    5 Taper Pin—0.289" Large End Diameter
    1 1/4"0.263"1:483/8"10-24
    ASME B18.8.290351A10100000
    2"0.248"1:483/8"10-24
    ASME B18.8.290351A1020000
     
    6 Taper Pin—0.341" Large End Diameter
    2"0.3"1:487/16"1/4"-20
    ASME B18.8.290351A1030000
    3"0.279"1:487/16"1/4"-20
    ASME B18.8.290351A10400000
     
    7 Taper Pin—0.409" Large End Diameter
    3"0.347"1:481/2"5/16"-18
    ASME B18.8.290351A10500000
    4"0.326"1:481/2"5/16"-18
    ASME B18.8.290351A10600000
     
    8 Taper Pin—0.492" Large End Diameter
    3"0.43"1:481/2"5/16"-18
    ASME B18.8.290351A10700000
    4"0.409"1:481/2"5/16"-18
    ASME B18.8.290351A10800000
     
    9 Taper Pin—0.591" Large End Diameter
    5"0.487"1:485/8"3/8"-16
    ASME B18.8.290351A10900000
    6"0.466"1:485/8"3/8"-16
    ASME B18.8.290351A11100000
     
    10 Taper Pin—0.706" Large End Diameter
    4"0.623"1:483/4"1/2"-13
    ASME B18.8.290351A11200000
    6"0.581"1:483/4"1/2"-13
    ASME B18.8.290351A11300000
     

    Threaded Taper Pins

    Image of ProductInUse. Tighten the nut to draw the pin out of the hole.. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Taper Pins. Threaded Taper Pins.

    Tighten the

    nut to draw

    the pin out of

    the hole.

    Threads on these pins stick out for easy removal from blind holes. Tighten the hex nut to draw the pin out. Often used for positioning components and securing assemblies, they taper at a uniform rate to fit in tapered holes. For a snug fit, use a tapered drill bit that matches the pin number for inch sizes or the small end diameter for metric sizes. They have slightly rounded edges to aid insertion.
    Inch
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Taper Pins. Threaded Taper Pins, Inch.
    Length for inch pins measures the unthreaded length of the pin.
    12L14 Carbon Steel—12L14 Carbon steel pins have good strength.
    ASME B18.8.2—Pins that meet ASME B18.8.2 specifications conform to ASME standards for material and dimensions.
    Breaking Strength—Breaking strength is measured as single shear, which is the force required to break the pin into two pieces.
    Lg.
    Small End
    Dia.
    Rate of
    Taper
    Thread
    Lg.
    Thread
    Size
    Min.
    Hardness
    Breaking
    Strength
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    12L14 Carbon Steel
     
    11 Taper Pin—0.858" Large End Diameter
    4"0.775"1:481 1/8"3/4"-16
    Not RatedNot RatedASME B18.8.2192281A101000000
    5"0.754"1:481 1/8"3/4"-16
    Not RatedNot RatedASME B18.8.2192281A102000000
    6"0.733"1:481 1/8"3/4"-16
    Not RatedNot RatedASME B18.8.2192281A10300000
    8"0.691"1:481 1/8"3/4"-16
    Not RatedNot RatedASME B18.8.2192281A104000000
    10"0.65"1:481 1/8"3/4"-16
    Not RatedNot RatedASME B18.8.2192281A10500000
     
    12 Taper Pin—1.03" Large End Diameter
    4"0.947"1:481 9/32"7/8"-14
    Not RatedNot RatedASME B18.8.2192281A10600000
    6"0.905"1:481 9/32"7/8"-14
    Not RatedNot RatedASME B18.8.2192281A10700000
    8"0.863"1:481 9/32"7/8"-14
    Not RatedNot RatedASME B18.8.2192281A108000000
    10"0.822"1:481 9/32"7/8"-14
    Not RatedNot RatedASME B18.8.2192281A10900000
     
    13 Taper Pin—1.239" Large End Diameter
    10"1.031"1:481 9/32"7/8"-14
    Not RatedNot RatedASME B18.8.2192281A111000000
     
    14 Taper Pin—1.521" Large End Diameter
    10"1.313"1:481 7/16"1 1/8"-12
    Not RatedNot RatedASME B18.8.2192281A112000000
     
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