The flat side of these pins relieves trapped air, making them easier to insert in and remove from blind holes. To remove, thread a screw or tool into the tapped hole, then pull the pin out.

Spiral-Vent Pull-Out Dowel Pins

A spiral groove cut into these pins relieves trapped air but stays in 360° contact with the hole for a secure fit that's easy to insert in and remove from blind holes. To remove, thread a screw or tool into the tapped hole, then pull the pin out.

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.

T-Handle Locking Quick-Release Pins

For a more secure hold than standard quick-release pins, these pins lock in place until you push the button to release the spring-loaded retaining balls.

Choose-a-Color T-Handle Locking Quick-Release Pins

Use these pins for visibility or to color-code processes. For a more secure hold than standard quick-release pins, they lock in place until you push the button to release the spring-loaded retaining balls.

Knob-Grip Locking Quick-Release Pins

The extra height and smaller width of the grip make the button more accessible in tight spaces. For a more secure hold than standard quick-release pins, these pins lock in place until you push the button to release the spring-loaded retaining balls.

L-Handle Locking Quick-Release Pins

When there isn't enough room for a T-handle, an L-handle saves space but is still easy to grip. For a more secure hold than standard quick-release pins, these pins lock in place until you push the button to release the spring-loaded retaining balls.

Knob-Grip Super-Corrosion-Resistant
Locking Quick-Release Pins

The extra height and smaller width of the grip make the button more accessible in tight spaces. Made entirely of stainless steel, they stand up to corrosive enviroments. Pins lock in place until you push the button to release the spring-loaded retaining balls.

T-Handle Super-Corrosion-Resistant
Locking Quick-Release Pins

A T-handle makes these pins easy to grip. Made entirely of stainless steel, they stand up to corrosive enviroments. Pins lock in place until you push the button to release the spring-loaded retaining balls.

Strong-Hold Super-Corrosion-Resistant
Locking Quick-Release Pins

Four spring-loaded retaining balls provide extra holding power. Made entirely of stainless steel, these pins stand up to corrosive enviroments. They lock in place until you push the button to release the spring-loaded retaining balls.

Recessed-Button Super-Corrosion-Resistant
Locking Quick-Release Pins

A recessed button prevents accidental pin removal. These all-stainless steel pins stand up to corrosive environments. They lock in place until you push the button to release the spring-loaded retaining balls.

Cam-Lever Double-Locking Quick-Release Pins

To insert and remove these pins, press the button, then flip the lever to release the spring-loaded retaining balls. Two-step locking prevents accidental removal.

Ball-and-Cotter Double-Locking Quick-Release Pins

These pins lock in place until you push the button to release the spring-loaded retaining balls, and can also be secured with a cotter pin for longer-term holding. Two-step locking prevents accidental removal.

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.

Add-a-Handle Quick-Release Pins

Add a knob or handle to the threaded shank. A spring-loaded, nonlocking retaining ball pops out when the pin is pushed through a hole, and retracts when the pin is pulled out.

Knob-Grip Quick-Release Pins

A high-profile knob is easy to grip, but fits in small spaces. A spring-loaded, nonlocking retaining ball pops out when the pin is pushed through a hole, and retracts when the pin is pulled out.

T-Handle Shoulder-Style Quick-Release Pins

A T-handle makes these pins easy to grip. The shoulder keeps a portion of the pin outside the hole and makes them easy to grab.

Ring-Grip Shoulder-Style Quick-Release Pins

The smooth ring handle on these pins won't catch on parts. The shoulder keeps a portion of the pin outside the hole and makes them easy to grab.

Strong-Hold Quick-Release Pins

Two spring-loaded balls give these pins more holding power than quick-release pins with only one retaining ball. The balls pop out when the pin is pushed into a hole, and retract when the pin is pulled out.

Expanding Diameter Quick-Release Pins

Flip the handle 180° to expand and contract the shaft for a tight, vibration-resistant fit.

Magnetic Quick-Release Pins

A strong magnet in the head holds these pins in place on steel and other ferrous metals. Use them for light duty applications and blind holes.

Threaded Taper Pins

Threads on these pins stick out for easy removal from blind holes. Tighten the hex nut to draw the pin out.

Taper Pins

To remove these pins, hit the small end with a punch to drive the pin out.

Captive Pins

Position, pivot, and align components. Also known as pilot pins and PEM® TP4, TPS, and MPP pins.

Captive Fastening Pins

Often used in cell phones and laptops, these pins attach thin panels such as printed circuit boards to metal and plastic bases. Also known as PEM® TA and T4 TackPins.

Captive Fastening Pins for Soft Materials

The grooves in these pins grip plastics and other soft materials. Press them in to hold panels together. Also known as PEM® TKA and TK4 TackSert pins.

Through-Hole Weld-On Pins

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

Surface-Mount Weld-On Pins

Weld these pins directly to a surface —no mounting hole required.

Made-to-Order Pins

Choose a material, head type, end type, and size to create a custom pin.

Flat-Head Made-to-Order Pins

Create a custom headed pin with your choice of material, dimensions, and end type.

Retractable Spring Plungers

Knob-Style Retractable Spring Plungers

Retract the nose by pulling the knob.

Twist-to-Lock Knob-Style Retractable Spring Plungers

Lock the nose into the retracted position by pulling the knob and rotating it 90°.

Sanitary Twist-to-Lock Knob-Style
Retractable Spring Plungers

Quickly align, join, or hold machine components in place in food, pharmaceutical, and other sanitary environments. Pulling the plunger knob and twisting it 90° will lock the nose into its retracted position.

Twist-to-Lock L-Handle Retractable Spring Plungers

Lock the nose into the retracted position by pulling the handle and rotating it 90°.

L-Handle Retractable Spring Plungers

Twist-to-Lock Pull-Ring Retractable Spring Plungers

Lock the nose into the retracted position by pulling the ring and rotating it 90°.

Pull-Ring Retractable Spring Plungers

The ring allows you to attach these spring plungers to a lanyard.

Pull-Ring Retractable Spring Plungers with Lanyard

Use the lanyard as a tether to secure the spring plunger to machinery and prevent accidental drops.

T-Handle Retractable Spring Plungers

Add-a-Knob Retractable Spring Plungers

Thread onto machinery or attach a knob or handle to the threaded spindle.

Low-Profile Knob-Style Retractable
Spring Plungers with Hex Drive

Install by hand or with a hex key in low-clearance applications.

Plate-Mount Retractable Spring Plungers

Twist-to-Lock Plate-Mount Retractable Spring Plungers

Lock the nose into the retracted position by pulling the knob and rotating it 90°.

Plate-Mount Retractable Spring Plungers

Two holes in the plate allow these plungers to be mounted to a flat surface.

Weld-Mount Retractable Spring Plungers

Twist-to-Lock T-Handle Weld-Mount
Retractable Spring Plungers

A quarter turn of the handle locks these plungers in the retracted position. The T-handle is easy to grip.

T-Handle Weld-Mount Retractable Spring Plungers

A T-handle makes these spring plungers easy to grip.

Twist-to-Lock Ball-Style Weld-Mount
Retractable Spring Plungers

A quarter turn of the handle locks these plungers in the retracted position. The smooth ball handle is easy to grip and won't catch on other parts.

Ball-Style Weld-Mount Retractable Spring Plungers

A smooth ball handle is easy to grip and won't catch on other parts.

L-Handle Weld-Mount Retractable Spring Plungers

An L-handle takes up less space than a T-handle.

Add-a-Knob Weld-Mount Retractable Spring Plungers

Add a knob or handle to the threaded shank.

Long-Nose Spring Plungers

Press-Fit Long-Nose Spring Plungers

A flange keeps the plunger from being pushed through a hole when the ball is depressed.

Long-Nose Spring Plungers

Install with a driver.

Hex-Drive Long-Nose Spring Plungers

Install with a hex key for more torque than slotted long-nose spring plungers.

Slotted Long-Nose Spring Plungers

Slotted on both ends for installation with a screwdriver.

Ball-Nose Spring Plungers

Press-Fit Ball-Nose Spring Plungers

Designed with a flange to keep the plunger from being pushed through a hole when the ball is depressed.

Flush-Mount Press-Fit Ball-Nose Spring Plungers

The flangeless design allows these spring plungers to mount flush with a surface.

Sealing Press-Fit Ball-Nose Spring Plungers

An O-ring in the flange creates a tight seal.

Slotted Ball-Nose Spring Plungers

Install these spring plungers with a screwdriver—they're slotted on one or both ends.

Hex-Drive Ball-Nose Spring Plungers

Install with a hex key for more torque than slotted ball-nose spring plungers.

Catches for Spring Plungers

Press-Fit Catches for Ball-Nose Spring Plungers

Press these catches into a hole.

Weld-Mount Catches for Ball-Nose
and Long-Nose Spring Plungers

Weld these catches in place for a strong permanent hold.

Mounting Bases for Spring Plungers

Mount ball-nose and long-nose spring plungers to fixture surfaces.

Partially Threaded Studs

Screw these studs into a tapped hole and use them as a pivot point, hinge, shaft, or locator pin.

Dowel Pin Assortments

Dowel pins are commonly used as pivots, hinges, shafts, jigs, and fixtures to locate or hold parts. They're slightly oversized for a tight fit.