4 Grooved Pins APPLICATION Grooved pins are non-threaded press fit fasteners. A ... PRESS FIT fastener is a fastener which is PRESSED ... will provide the proper interference FIT to lock the fastener in place. Grooved ... pins differ from many conventional press fit fasteners, such as dowel pins, in ... that the holes into which the grooved pins are inserted do not have to be reamed ... to insertion. This gives the grooved pin an important economic advantage over ... other types of press fit fasteners. Grooved pins are commonly ... degree of end load. Basically, grooved pins are shear-resistant type fasteners. For ... , see High Alloy SHEAR-PROOF Pins on page 7. DESCRIPTION The groove of a ... grooved pin is formed by a swaging operation in ...
Pin Diameter Decimal Equivalent Recommended ... ADD To Nominal Diameter 6 Grooved Pins (cont.) GROOVED PIN DRILLING PROCEDURES ... should be considered when designing press fit fasteners for your application. ... the nominal diameter of the grooved pin. Minimum hole size equals nominal ... grooved pin diameter. Maximum hole size equals ... from the chart. Example: 1/8 diameter pin: Min. hole .125 Max. hole .125 .003 =. ... , cast iron, and with hardened grooved pins. SPECIAL ORDERS AND OPTIONS DRIV-LOKs ... extending one-half the length of the pin. Recommended for use in blind holes as a ... top pin, roller pivot, dowel, or for certain hinge or linkage ... insertion in blind holes. TYPE B Type B Pins have three tapered grooves extending ... one-half the length of the pin. This type is widely used as a hinge or ...