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ASME B18.8.2-2000
(Revision of ANSI/ASME B18.8.2-1995)
REAFFIRMED 2005
FOR CURRENT COMMITTEE PERSONNEL
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TAPER PINS, DOWEL PINS,

STRAIGHT PINS, GROOVED
PINS, AND SPRING PINS
(INCH SERIES)
AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD
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ASME B18.8.2-2000
S T A N D A R D
STRAIGHT PINS, GROOVED

TAPER PINS, DOWEL PINS,
PINS, AND SPRING PINS
(Revision of ANSI/ASME B18.8.2-1995)

(INCH SERIES)
N A T I O N A L
A M E R I C A N
A N
Date of Issuance: October 31, 2001
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FOREWORD
The need for a standard covering machine pins was recognized by industry as far back
as March, 1926, when the Sectional Committee on the Standardization of Machine Pins
was organized under the procedure of the American Standards Association (later the United
States of America Standards Institute and as of October 6, 1969, the American National
Standards Institute, Inc.), with the Society of Automotive Engineers and the American
Society of Mechanical Engineers as joint sponsors.
For the next year or two an effort was made via correspondence to develop a basis on
which a standard for straight, taper, split, and dowel pins might be established. This
correspondence exposed a distinct difference of opinion on the part of the manufacturers
and users of taper machine pins, which seemed to discourage the members of the committee
from attempting standardization on any of the types of pins within its scope. The sponsor
organization made frequent efforts to revive this project through letters and the distribution
of technical literature on this general subject, without avail.
In December, 1941, during its periodic review of Society-sponsored standards, the ASME
Standardization Committee decided that reviving the project was unlikely and voted (subject
to acceptance by the sponsors) to suggest to the ASA the transfer of this project to Sectional
Committee B5 on the Standardization of Small Tools and Machine Tool Elements. The
sponsors agreed and on July 7, 1942, the ASA sanctioned this action and Sectional Committee
B43 was discharged and the project was officially transferred to Sectional Committee B5.
At its meeting in December, 1942, Sectional Committee B5 voted to enlarge its scope
to include machine pins. Technical Committee No. 23 was subsequently established and
charged with the responsibility for technical content of standards covering machine pins.
This group held its first meeting on November 30, 1943, at which time a subgroup on
Correlation and Recommendations was appointed and it was voted to include clevis pins
in addition to the other pin types already under consideration. Several drafts were prepared
by the subgroup, distributed for critical comment to users, manufacturers, and general
interests and revised and resubmitted for comments. This action finally resulted in acceptance
by Technical Committee 23 of a draft dated November, 1945. Proofs of the draft, with a
date of October, 1946 were distributed to the members of Sectional Committee B5 for
letter ballot approval. After the approval of the Sectional Committee, the proposal was next
approved by the sponsor bodies, and presented to the American Standards Association for
approval as an American Standard. This designation was granted on July 7, 1947.
Following the issuance of the standard it became apparent that the table on cotter pins
needed revision. Accordingly in 1953 a proposed revision was submitted to the Sectional
Committee. After attaining Sectional Committee and sponsor approval this revision was
approved by the American Standards Association on July 9, 1954 as ASA B5.20-1954.
In 1956 and 1957, in response to requests from industry, extensive changes were
incorporated into a proposed revision. These included revisions to chamfer values and
tolerances on straight pins and unhardened ground dowel pins; revisions to under-head-to-
hole, pin end dimensions, and hole size tolerances on clevis pins; addition of chisel point
to cotter pin end-styles; and the incorporation of coverage on grooved pins. Following
Sectional Committee and sponsor approvals, this revision was adopted by the American
Standards Association on March 25, 1958, as ASA B5.20-1958.
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In late 1961, Sectional Committee B5 suggested that Sectional Committee B18 on the
standardization of bolts, nuts, rivets, screws, and similar fasteners assume jurisdiction over
standards for pins. Recognizing that the bulk of the products covered in the ASA B5.20
standards were fastener rather than machine oriented, this recommendation was supported
by the B18 Committee and officially endorsed by the sponsor organizations. Consequently
this Committee, at the September 14, 1962 meeting, decreed that Subcomittee 23* should
be formed to review and update the pin standard.
At the initial meeting, held on June 3, 1964, Subcommittee 23* decided to add standards
for spring pins and to establish seven subgroups, each of which would have technical
responsibility for specific pin products, and to publish respective products under separate
cover as projects were completed.
Over several years, work by Subgroups 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 culminated in a proposal for
revising the standards covering taper, dowel, straight, and grooved pins and including
coverage for spring pins (which was approved through letter ballot by Subcommittee 8 on
February 24, 1977). After acceptance by American National Standards Committee B18 and
the sponsor organizations, this document was submitted to the American National Standards
Institute for approval as an American National Standard. Approval was granted on April
5, 1978 and the standard was published under the designation ANSI B18.8.2, superseding
in part the coverage provided in ASA B5.20-1958.
The B18.8.2 standard has been reaffirmed once without change in 1989 since the 1978
edition was published. The 1995 edition of B18.8.2 contains significant changes to the 1989
edition of B18.8.2 and was developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
B18 Committee on Fasteners.
This Standard was approved by the American National Standards Institute on June 22, 2000.
* As of April 1, 1966 Subcommittee 23 was redesignated Subcommittee 8.
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ASME B18 STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Standardization of Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, Screws,
Washers, and Similar Fasteners
(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)
OFFICERS
D. A. Clever, Chair
R. D. Strong, Vice Chair
S. W. Vass, Vice Chair
R. L. Crane, Secretary
COMMITTEE PERSONNEL
D. R. Akers, Alternate, Industrial Fasteners Institute
J. Altman, Rotor Clip Co.
J. B. Belford, Lawson Products, Inc.
J. A. Buda, SPS Technologies, Inc.
R. M. Byrne, Trade Association Management, Inc.
D. A. Clever, Deere & Co.
A. P. Cockman, Ford Motor Co.
T. Collier, Cam-Tech Industries, Inc.
R. L. Crane, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
A. C. DiCola, Wrought Washer Manufacturing, Inc.
D. L. Drobnich, Alternate, Ford Motor Co.
B. A. Dusina, Federal Screw Works
D. S. George, Ford Motor Co.
J. Greenslade, Greenslade and Co.
B. Hasiuk, Defense Industrial Supply Center
A. Herskovitz, Consultant
J. Hubbard, Rockford Fastener, Inc.
D. F. Kattler, SPS Technologies
F. W. Kern, Society of Automotive Engineers
J. F. Koehl, Spirol International Corp.
W. H. Kopke, ITW Shakeproof Industrial Products
J. G. Langenstein, Consultant
M. Levinson, ITW Shakeproof Industrial Products
D. Liesche, Defense Industrial Supply Center
L. L. Lord, Caterpillar, Inc.
D. B. Mantas, GE-EMPIS
A. D. McCrindle, Genfast Manufacturing Co.
K. E. McCullough, Consultant
R. B. Meade, Camcar Textron
R. F. Novotny, Whitesell Corp.
M. D. Prasad, General Motors Corp.
S. Savoji, ITW Medalist
W. Schevey, BGM Fastener Co., Inc.
J. H. Slass, Alternate, Rotor Clip Co.
R. D. Strong, General Motors Corp.
J. F. Sullivan, National Fastener Distributors Association
R. L. Tennis, Alternate, Caterpillar, Inc.
S. W. Vass, Lake Erie Screw Corp./IFI
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C. B. Wackrow, MNP Corp.
R. G. Weber, Fairfield University
W. K. Wilcox, Consultant
C. J. Wilson, Industrial Fasteners Institute
R. B. Wright, Wright Tool Co.
J. G. Zeratsky, National Rivet & Manufacturing Co.
SUBCOMMITTEE 8 — MACHINE PINS

J. Beshar, Chair, Groov-Pin Corp.
B. D. Hamilton, Vice Chair, Spirol International
R. L. Crane, Secretary, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
A. E. Barry, Standard Lock Washer Co.
D. A. Clever, Deere & Co.
L. E. Hampel, Allied-Locke Industry, Inc.
A. Herskovitz, Consultant
D. F. Kattler, SPS Technologies
R. W. Kerr, Kerr Lakeside, Inc.
H. H. Koehl, Spirol International Corp.
J. F. Koehl, Spirol International Corp.
W. H. Kopke, ITW Shakeproof Industrial Products
J. G. Langenstein, Consultant
M. Levinson, ITW Shakeproof Industrial Products
D. B. Mantas, GE-EMPIS
N. M. Sakatos, Vogelsang Corp.
T. Schaumburg, Driv-Lok
L. D. Sieper, Precise Products
C. J. Wilson, Industrial Fasteners Institute
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CONTENTS
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Committee Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Correspondence with B18 Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
1 Introductory Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 General Data for Taper Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 General Data for Hardened Ground Machine Dowel Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 General Data for Hardened Ground Production Dowel Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5 General Data for Unhardened Ground Dowel Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6 General Data for Straight Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7 General Data for Grooved Pins, Grooved Drive Studs, and Grooved T-Head
Cotter Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
8 General Data for Spring Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tables
1 Dimensions of Taper Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1A Standard Sizes and Lengths of Taper Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Dimensions of Hardened Ground Machine Dowel Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2A Preferred Sizes and Lengths of Hardened Ground Machine Dowel Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 Dimensions of Hardened Ground Production Dowel Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3A Preferred Sizes and Lengths of Hardened Ground Production Dowel Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Dimensions of Unhardened Ground Dowel Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4A Preferred Sizes and Lengths of Unhardened Ground Dowel Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5 Dimensions of Chamfered and Square End Straight Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6 Dimensions of Grooved Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6A Expanded Diameters for Grooved Pins Made From Low Carbon or Alloy Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6B Expanded Diameters for Grooved Pins Made From Corrosion Resistant Steel and Monel . . . . . . . . 22
6C Standard Sizes and Lengths of Grooved Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7 Dimensions of Round-Head Grooved Drive Studs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7A Pilot Length Dimensions for Round-Head Grooved Drive Studs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8 Dimensions of Grooved T-Head Cotter Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8A Groove Length Dimensions for Grooved T-Head Cotter Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
9 Practical Sizes and Lengths of Coiled- and Slotted-Type Spring Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
10 Dimensions of Slotted-Type Spring Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
11 Dimensions of Coiled-Type Spring Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure
1 Point Concentricity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Nonmandatory Appendices
A Recommended Hole Specifications for Taper Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
B Double Shear Testing of Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
C Type B, C, and D Grooved Pin Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
D Conversion Table for SAE and UNS Material Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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ASME B18.8.2-2000
1 INTRODUCTORY NOTES
1.1 Scope ground cylindrical sides with both ends rounded suffi-
ciently to enable the pin to be pressed into drive-
1.1.1 This Standard is intended to cover the com- fit holes. These dowel pins are used extensively for
plete dimensional and general data for taper pins, applications such as those cited for hardened ground
dowel pins, straight pins, grooved pins, and spring pins machine dowel pins, in volume production situations,
recognized as “American National Standard,” which entailing automated installation equipment. Dimensions
are widely used in general industrial applications. Also are given in Table 3.
included are appendices providing supplementary infor-
mation for the drilling of holes for taper pins and the 1.2.2.3 Unhardened Ground Dowel Pins.
testing of pins in double shear. This variety of dowel pin shall have ground cylindrical
sides with both ends chamfered. These pins are intended
1.1.2 The inclusion of dimensional data in this for applications similar to those cited for the other
Standard is not intended to imply that all of the products varieties of dowel pins where strength, shock, and wear
described are stock production sizes. Consumers are factors do not warrant use of hardened pins, such as,
requested to consult with manufacturers concerning prealigning component parts to be assembled with
availability of product. threaded fasteners, stops, guides, or pivots subject to
little wear, and as low-shear load-bearing pins. Dimen-
1.2 Types of Pins sions are given in Table 4.
The types of pins covered by this Standard are 1.2.3 Straight Pins. Straight pins shall have un-
described in subparagraphs 1.2.1 through 1.2.5. ground, straight cylindrical sides with both ends defi-
1.2.1 Taper Pins. Taper pins shall have a uniform nitely chamfered on chamfered straight pins and with
taper over the pin length with both ends crowned. Most both ends having broken corners or being slightly
sizes are supplied in both commercial and precision chamfered on square end straight pins. Dimensions are
classes, the latter having generally tighter tolerances given in Table 5.
and being more closely controlled in manufacture.
1.2.4 Grooved Pins. Grooved pins shall have un-
Dimensions for both classes are given in Table 1.
ground, straight cylindrical sides with three or more
1.2.2 Dowel Pins. The following three varieties swaged or extruded grooves equally spaced around the
of dowel pins, each serving specific needs, are covered. periphery to displace material beyond the basic pin
diameter. Both ends of pin are normally crowned or
1.2.2.1 Hardened Ground Machine Dowel
chamfered. Grooved pins are available in several types
Pins. This variety of hardened dowel pins shall have
to satisfy various design considerations and also in
ground cylindrical sides with one end pointed slightly to
headed versions, grooved drive studs, and grooved T-
enter mating drive-fit holes and the other end rounded
head cotter pins. Upon installation, the material dis-
or crowned for driving purposes. They are available in
placed by the grooves is forced back into the grooves
standard and oversize diameter series to satisfy initial
and reacts against the sides of the hole to promote
and replacement requirements, respectively. These dowel
retention of the pin or stud. Dimensions of the various
pins are intended for applications where precise locating
types of groove pins are given in Tables 6 through
of mating parts is essential, such as, for doweling hard-
6B, grooved drive studs are shown in Table 7, and
ened tool and machine components or to serve as stops,
grooved T-head cotter pins are covered in Tables 8
guides, and load bearing pins, etc., where strength, shock,
and 8A.
or wear factors necessitate a hardened pin. Dimensions
for both series are given in Table 2. 1.2.5 Spring Pins. Spring pins shall have straight
1.2.2.2 Hardened Ground Production Dowel cylindrical sides with both ends chamfered. They are
Pins. This variety of hardened dowel pin shall have available in two basic types, reflecting slotted construc-
1
TAPER PINS, DOWEL PINS, STRAIGHT PINS,
ASME B18.8.2-2000 GROOVED PINS, AND SPRING PINS (INCH SERIES)
L
R R
B A
0 (see para. 2.4)
TABLE 1 DIMENSIONS OF TAPER PINS

Pin A R
Size Number Major Diameter (Large End)
and
Basic Pin Precision Class End Crown
Diameter Commercial Class [Note (2)] Radius
[Note (1)] Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
7/0 0.0625 0.0638 0.0618 0.0635 0.0625 0.072 0.052

6/0 0.0780 0.0793 0.0773 0.0790 0.0780 0.088 0.068
5/0 0.0940 0.0953 0.0933 0.0950 0.0940 0.104 0.084
4/0 0.1090 0.1103 0.1083 0.1100 0.1090 0.119 0.099
3/0 0.1250 0.1263 0.1243 0.1260 0.1250 0.135 0.115
2/0 0.1410 0.1423 0.1403 0.1420 0.1410 0.151 0.131
0 0.1560 0.1573 0.1553 0.1570 0.1560 0.166 0.146

1 0.1720 0.1733 0.1713 0.1730 0.1720 0.182 0.162
2 0.1930 0.1943 0.1923 0.1940 0.1930 0.203 0.183
3 0.2190 0.2203 0.2183 0.2200 0.2190 0.229 0.209
4 0.2500 0.2513 0.2493 0.2510 0.2500 0.260 0.240
5 0.2890 0.2903 0.2883 0.2900 0.2890 0.299 0.279
6 0.3410 0.3423 0.3403 0.3420 0.3410 0.351 0.331
7 0.4090 0.4103 0.4083 0.4100 0.4090 0.419 0.399
8 0.4920 0.4933 0.4913 0.4930 0.4920 0.502 0.482
9 0.5910 0.5923 0.5903 0.5920 0.5910 0.601 0.581
10 0.7060 0.7073 0.7053 0.7070 0.7060 0.716 0.696

11 0.8600 0.8613 0.8593 [Note (2)] [Note (2)] 0.870 0.850
12 1.0320 1.0333 1.0313 [Note (2)] [Note (2)] 1.042 1.022
13 1.2410 1.2423 1.2403 [Note (2)] [Note (2)] 1.251 1.231
14 1.5230 1.5243 1.5223 [Note (2)] [Note (2)] 1.533 1.513
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) For additional requirements refer to Section 2.
(b) Reference ASME Y14.5M.
CHARACTERISTICS SYMBOL
Straightness –
Diameter ø
NOTES:
(1) Where specifying nominal pin size in decimals, zeros preceding decimal and in the fourth
decimal place shall be omitted.
(2) Precision Class pins are not produced in size numbers 11 through 14.
2
GROOVED PINS, AND SPRING PINS (INCH SERIES) ASME B18.8.2-2000
tion and coiled construction, and the latter in standard Copies of referenced ASTM Standards may be ob-
duty, heavy duty, and light duty series to suit various tained from ASTM, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West
design requirements. Slotted-type spring pins having a Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428.
single wall and coiled-type spring pins having multiple Copies of referenced SAE or UNS standards1 and
walls are formed or wrapped from strip stock to a specifications may be obtained from the Society of
diameter larger than basic and hardened in accordance Automotive Engineers, Inc., 400 Commonwealth Drive,
with para. 8.6. Upon installation the pin diameters Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15096.
contract and the spring reaction against the sides of
the hole tends to retain the pin. Dimensions of slotted-
type spring pins and coiled-type spring pins are given
2 GENERAL DATA FOR TAPER PINS
in Tables 10 and 11, respectively.
2.1 Diameters
1.3 Dimensions
2.1.1 Major Diameter. The major diameter, A, of
All dimensions in this Standard are given in inches,
both commercial and precision classes of pins, specified
unless otherwise stated.
in Table 1, is the diameter at the large end and is the
basis for the pin size.
1.4 Options
2.1.2 Diameter at Small End. The diameter at
Options, where specified, shall be at the discretion
the small end of pins, B, is a function of the length
of the manufacturer, unless otherwise agreed upon by
and should be specified as a reference dimension for
the manufacturer and purchaser.
determining drilled hole size. (See Appendix A.) It
shall be computed by multiplying the nominal length
1.5 Terminology of pin by the factor 0.02083 and subtracting the result
from the basic pin diameter.
For definition of terms relating to fasteners or compo-
nent features thereof used in this Standard, refer to
ASME B18.12. 2.2 Ends
Both ends of commercial and precision class pins
1.6 Related Standards shall be crowned with a spherical radius as specified
It should be noted that standards for clevis pins and in Table 1.
cotter pins, inch series are published in ASME B18.8.1.
2.3 Taper
1.7 Referenced Standards and Specifications
2.3.1 Commercial Class. The taper on diameter
Unless otherwise specified all standards and specifi- of commercial class taper pins shall be 0.250 ± 0.006
cations referred to in this Standard shall be the most in. per ft. (12.00 in.) of length.
recently issued.
ASME B18.8.1, Clevis Pins and Cotter Pins (Inch 2.3.2 Precision Class. The taper on diameter of
Series) precision class taper pins shall be 0.250 ± 0.004 in.
ASME B18.12, Glossary of Terms for Mechanical per ft. (12.00 in.) of length.
Fasteners
ASME B18.18.1M, Inspection and Quality Assurance
2.4 Concavity and Convexity
for General Purpose Fasteners
ASME B18.24.2, Part Identifying Number (PIN) Code Pins shall be straight within the following limits.
System Standard for B18 Nonthreaded Products Refer to the figure in Table 1.
ASME B46.1, Surface Texture
ASME Y14.5M, Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1
See Table in Appendix D for equivalent SAE and UNS material
Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990 specifications.
3
Pin Class Commercial Precision 2.9 Workmanship

Concavity and Convexity Taper pins shall be free from burrs, seams, scratches,
Nominal Pin Length Limits or nicks and any other defects affecting their service-
Up to 2 in., incl. 0.001 0.0005 ability.
Over 2 to 4 in., incl. 0.002 0.001
Over 4 in. 0.004 0.002
2.10 Hole Sizes
Under most circumstances, holes for taper pins require
taper reaming. Recommended practices covering the
2.5 Length preparation of holes for installation of taper pins are
contained in Appendix A.
2.5.1 Measurement. The length of taper pins shall
be measured, parallel to the axis of pin, between the
points of intersection of the crown with the diameter 2.11 Designation
at ends of pin.
2.11.1 Taper pins shall be designated by the follow-
2.5.2 Tolerance on Length. The tolerance on ing data, in the sequence shown. Product name (noun
length of taper pins shall be ±0.010 in. for both first), including class; size number (or decimal equiva-
commercial and precision classes. lent); length (fraction or three-place decimal equivalent);
material, and protective finish, if required. See the
following examples:
2.5.3 Standard Lengths. The standard sizes and
lengths in which taper pins are normally available are
Pin, Taper (Commercial Class) No. 0 ⴛ 3⁄4, Steel
depicted in Table 1A. Precision class pins are not
produced in size numbers 11 through 14. Where other
Pin, Taper (Precision Class) .219 ⴛ 1.750, Steel,
size-length combinations may be required, manufactur-
Zinc Plated
ers should be consulted.
2.11.2 For a recommended part identifying number-
2.6 Surface Roughness ing system (PIN), see ASME B18.24.3.
The surface roughness over the length of pins shall

not exceed 63 microinch (␮in.) (arithmetical average)
on commercial class pins nor 32 microinch (␮in.) 3 GENERAL DATA FOR HARDENED GROUND
(arithmetical average) on precision class pins. Refer to MACHINE DOWEL PINS
ASME B46.1. For pins having additive finishes, these
limits shall apply prior to plating or coating. 3.1 Diameters
3.1.1 Size. Hardened ground machine dowel pins

2.7 Materials are furnished in two diameter series: Standard Series
having basic diameters 0.0002 in. over the nominal
Unless otherwise specified, taper pins shall be made diameter, intended for initial installations; and Oversize
from SAE 1211 steel, or cold drawn SAE 1212 or Series having basic diameters 0.001 in. over the nominal
1213 steel, or equivalents, and no mechanical property diameter, intended for replacement use. For both series
requirements shall apply. the diameter shall be ground, or ground and lapped,
to within ±0.0001 in. of the respective basic diameters,
as specified in Table 2.
2.8 Finishes
Unless otherwise specified, taper pins shall be fur- 3.1.2 Roundness. The outer periphery of hardened
nished with a natural (as processed) finish, unplated ground machine dowel pins shall conform to true round
or uncoated. Other finishes, where required, shall be about the longitudinal axis of pin within 0.0001 in.,
subject to agreement between the manufacturer and when measured with equipment that will detect a lobed
purchaser. surface.
4
TABLE 1A STANDARD SIZES AND LENGTHS OF TAPER PINS

Nominal Pin Size Number
Length 7/0 6/0 5/0 4/0 3/0 2/0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 111 121 131 141
1
⁄4 x x x x x
3
⁄8 x x x x x
1
⁄2 x x x x x x x
5
⁄8 x x x x x x x
3
⁄4 x x x x x x x x x x x
7
1 x x x x x x x x x x x x
11⁄4 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
11⁄2 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
13⁄4 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
2 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
3 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
31⁄4 x x x x x x x x x x x x
4 x x x x x x x x x x x x
41⁄4 x x x x x x x x x x
5 x x x x x x x x x x
61⁄4 x x x x x x x x
7 x x x x x x x x
8 x x x x x x x x
81⁄4 x x x
81⁄2 x x x
83⁄4 x x x
9 x x x
91⁄4 x x
91⁄2 x x
93⁄4 x x
10 x x
101⁄4 x x
101⁄2 x x
103⁄4 x x
11 x x
111⁄4 x
111⁄2 x
113⁄4 x
12 x
121⁄4 x
121⁄2 x
13 x
GENERAL NOTE: Standard reamers are available for pins shown above heavy lines.
NOTE:
(1) Precision class pins are not produced in size numbers 11 through 14.
5
L
Le (see para. 3.3.4)
16 – 4 C
B A
0 (see para. 3.3.5)
TABLE 2 DIMENSIONS OF HARDENED GROUND MACHINE DOWEL PINS

A B C R
Nominal Pin Diameter
Size or
Standard Oversize Point Crown Crown
Nominal Pin
Series Pins Series Pins Diameter Height Radius
Diameter
[Note (1)] Basic Max. Min. Basic Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
1
⁄16 0.0625 0.0627 0.0628 0.0626 0.0635 0.0636 0.0634 0.058 0.048 0.020 0.008
*5⁄64 0.0781 0.0783 0.0784 0.0782 0.0791 0.0792 0.0790 0.074 0.064 0.026 0.010
3
⁄32 0.0938 0.0940 0.0941 0.0939 0.0948 0.0949 0.0947 0.089 0.079 0.031 0.012
1
⁄8 0.1250 0.1252 0.1253 0.1251 0.1260 0.1261 0.1259 0.120 0.110 0.041 0.016
*5⁄32 0.1562 0.1564 0.1565 0.1563 0.1572 0.1573 0.1571 0.150 0.140 0.052 0.020
3
⁄16 0.1875 0.1877 0.1878 0.1876 0.1885 0.1886 0.1884 0.180 0.170 0.062 0.023
1
⁄4 0.2500 0.2502 0.2503 0.2501 0.2510 0.2511 0.2509 0.240 0.230 0.083 0.031
5
⁄16 0.3125 0.3127 0.3128 0.3126 0.3135 0.3136 0.3134 0.302 0.290 0.104 0.039
3
⁄8 0.3750 0.3752 0.3753 0.3751 0.3760 0.3761 0.3759 0.365 0.350 0.125 0.047
7
⁄16 0.4375 0.4377 0.4378 0.4376 0.4385 0.4386 0.4384 0.424 0.409 0.146 0.055
1
⁄2 0.5000 0.5002 0.5003 0.5001 0.5010 0.5011 0.5009 0.486 0.471 0.167 0.063
5
⁄8 0.6250 0.6252 0.6253 0.6251 0.6260 0.6261 0.6259 0.611 0.595 0.208 0.078
3
⁄4 0.7500 0.7502 0.7503 0.7501 0.7510 0.7511 0.7509 0.735 0.715 0.250 0.094
7
⁄8 0.8750 0.8752 0.8753 0.8751 0.8760 0.8761 0.8759 0.860 0.840 0.293 0.109
1 1.0000 1.0002 1.0003 1.0001 1.0010 1.0011 1.0009 0.980 0.960 0.333 0.125
GENERAL NOTES:
Straightness –
Diameter ø
NOTES:
(1) Where specifying nominal size as basic diameter, zeros preceding decimal and in the fourth decimal place shall be omitted.
* Nonpreferred sizes, not recommended for use in new designs.
3.2 Ends formed by the surface of point and the end of pin
may be slightly rounded or broken.
3.2.1 End Contours. The ends of hardened ground
machine dowel pins shall be reasonably flat and perpen- 3.2.1.1 Point Concentricity. For pins having
dicular to the axis of pin. One end of pin shall be nominal lengths equal to four times the basic pin
pointed and the other end crowned to the dimensions diameter or longer, the concentricity between the diame-
specified in Table 2. On the pointed end, the edge ter of point and the pin diameter shall be such that
6
TABLE 2A PREFERRED SIZES AND LENGTHS OF HARDENED GROUND MACHINE DOWEL PINS
Nominal Nominal Size

1 3 1 3 1 5 3 7 1 5 3 7
Length ⁄16 ⁄32 ⁄8 ⁄16 ⁄4 ⁄16 ⁄8 ⁄16 ⁄2 ⁄8 ⁄4 ⁄8 1
3
⁄16 x
1
⁄4 x
5
⁄16 x x
3
⁄8 x x x
1
⁄2 x x x x x x x
5
⁄8 x x x x x x x
3
⁄4 x x x x x x x x
7
⁄8 x x x x x x x
1 x x x x x x x x
1
1 ⁄4 x x x x x x x x
11⁄2 x x x x x x x x x
3
1 ⁄4 x x x x x x x x x
2 x x x x x x x x x x x
1
2 ⁄4 x x x x x x x
3 x x x x x x x
1
3 ⁄2 x x x x x
4 x x x x x
41⁄2 x x x x
5 x x x x
1
5 ⁄2 x x
6 x x x
3.3.2 Tolerance on Length. The tolerance on the

length of hardened ground machine dowel pins shall
B A be ±0.01 in.
3.3.3 Preferred Lengths. The preferred sizes and

lengths in which hardened ground machine dowel pins
0.010 Min.
are normally available are depicted in Table 2A. Other
sizes and lengths are produced as required by the
FIG. 1 POINT CONCENTRICITY purchaser.
the minimum length of point on the pin is not less 3.3.4 Effective Length. The effective length, Le,
than 0.01 in. (see Fig. 1). is that portion of the pin length bounded by the length
of point on one end and the radius of crown on the
3.3 Length other. On dowel pins, when the effective length is less
than 75% of the overall length of pin, it is necessary
3.3.1 Measurement. The length of hardened to deviate from the specified dimensions by reducing
ground machine dowel pins shall be measured overall the crown radius and height, or increasing the point
from end to end, parallel to the axis of pin. angle, or both, to maintain 75%.
7
3.3.5 Straightness. Machine dowel pins shall be might produce hydrogen embrittlement, the pins shall
straight over the effective length within an accumulative be baked for a suitable time at a temperature that will
total of 0.0005 in. per inch of length for nominal obviate such embrittlement. Baking shall be accom-
lengths, up to and including 4 in., and within 0.002 plished as soon as possible following the plating or
in. total for all nominal lengths over 4 in. coating operating inasmuch as delay is detrimental to
achieving the desired results. Where additive-type fin-
ishes are used, the tabulated dimensions and tolerances
3.4 Surface Roughness shall apply to the pins prior to application of the plating
or coating, unless otherwise specified by the purchaser.
The surface roughness on hardened ground machine
dowel pins shall not exceed 8 microinch (␮in.) (arithmet-
ical average) on the effective length nor 125 ␮in.
(arithmetical average) on all other surfaces. Refer to 3.7 Workmanship
ASME B46.1. For pins having additive finishes, these
Dowel pins shall be free from detrimental burrs,
limits shall apply prior to coating or plating.
cracks, seams, or nicks and other defects affecting their
serviceability or properties.
3.5 Material and Heat Treatment
3.5.1 Steel. Hardened ground machine dowel pins 3.8 Designation

shall be made from any carbon or alloy steel capable
of being heat treated to a core hardness of Rockwell
3.8.1 Hardened ground machine dowel pins shall be
C50 minimum and having sulphur and phosphorus
designated by the following data, in the sequence shown:
content not in excess of 0.05% and 0.04%, respectively.
Product name (noun first), including pin series; nominal
3.5.2 Heat Treatment. Pins shall be hardened by pin diameter (fraction or decimal equivalent); length
quenching in oil from the austenizing temperature and (fraction or decimal equivalent); material; and protective
tempering to meet the following conditions. finish, if required. See the following examples:
3.5.2.1 Case Hardened Pins. Pins shall be case
Pin, Hardened Ground Machine Dowel—Standard
hardened to a minimum total case depth of 0.010 in.
Series, 3⁄8 ⴛ 11⁄2, Steel, Phosphate Coated
for nominal pin sizes 5⁄32 in., or smaller, and 0.015
in. for nominal pin sizes 3⁄16 in., and larger. The case
Pin, Hardened Ground Machine Dowel—Oversize
shall have a minimum surface hardness of Rockwell
Series, .6250 ⴛ 2.500, Steel
C60, or equivalent, and the core hardness shall be
Rockwell C47 to 58. The microstructure shall be tem-
pered martensite. 3.8.2 For a recommended part identifying numbering
3.5.2.2 Through Hardened Pins. At manufac- system (PIN), see ASME B18.24.3.
turer’s option, pins smaller than 1⁄8 in. nominal size
may be through hardened to a hardness of Rockwell
C50 to 58. However, in no instance shall the hardness 3.9 Application Information
of the pin surface be softer than that of the core. The
microstructure shall be tempered martensite.
3.9.1 Hole Sizes. Because of the wide variety of
materials in which dowel pins are used and of the
many design requirements which must be considered,
3.6 Finishes
it is not possible to provide hole size recommendations
Unless otherwise specified, machine dowel pins shall that will be suitable for all applications. However, the
be furnished with a ground (as processed) finish or suggested hole sizes tabulated in this subparagraph have
with black oxide coating at the option of the manufac- been commonly used for press-fitting standard series
turer. Other protective or decorative finishes, where machine dowel pins into materials such as mild steels
required, shall be subject to agreement between the and cast iron. In soft materials such as aluminum or
manufacturer and purchaser. However, where a finish zinc die castings, hole size limits are usually decreased
applied to carbon or alloy steel pins is such that it by 0.0005 in. to increase the press fit.
8
Single Shear Load 4.1.2 Roundness. The outer periphery of hardened

Suggested Hole Diameter Carbon or Alloy ground production dowel pins shall conform to true
Nominal for Standard Series Pins Steel round about the longitudinal axis of pin within 0.0001
Pin
Size Max. Min. Calculated, lb in., when measured with equipment that will detect a
1
lobed surface.
⁄16 0.0625 0.0620 400
5
⁄64 0.0781 0.0776 620
3
⁄32 0.0937 0.0932 900 4.2 Ends
1
⁄8 0.1250 0.1245 1,600
The ends of hardened ground production dowel pins
5
⁄32 0.1562 0.1557 2,500 shall be reasonably flat and perpendicular to the axis
3
⁄16 0.1875 0.1870 3,600
1
⁄4 0.2500 0.2495 6,400
of pin. The corners at both ends of pins shall be
5
⁄16 0.3125 0.3120 10,000 rounded as defined in Table 3 and the accompanying
3
figure.
⁄8 0.3750 0.3745 14,350
7
⁄16 0.4375 0.4370 19,550
1
⁄2 0.5000 0.4995 25,500 4.3 Length
5
⁄8 0.6250 0.6245 39,900
3
⁄4 0.7500 0.7495 57,000
4.3.1 Measurement. The length of hardened
7
⁄8 0.8750 0.8745 78,000 ground production dowel pins shall be measured overall
1 1.0000 0.9995 102,000 from end to end, parallel to the axis of pin.
4.3.2 Tolerance on Length. The tolerance on the

Holes for oversize series machine dowel pins may length of hardened ground production dowel pins shall
best be determined by the user to suit the particular be ±0.010 in.
application.
4.3.3 Preferred Lengths. The preferred sizes and
3.9.2 Design Calculations. For design calcula- lengths in which hardened ground production dowel
tions, the shear strength of these standard pins should pins are normally available are depicted in Table 3A.
be based on the values listed in subparagraph 3.9.1. Other sizes and lengths are produced as required by
the purchaser.
3.9.3 Responsibility for Modification. The man- 4.3.4 Straightness. Production dowel pins shall
ufacturer shall not be held responsible for malfunctions be straight over that portion of the pin length not
of product determined to be due to plating or other affected by the rounded ends within an accumulative
modifications when such plating or modification is not total of 0.0005 in. per inch of length for nominal
accomplished under his control or direction. lengths, up to and including 4 in., and within 0.002
in. total for all nominal lengths over 4 in.
3.9.4 Installation Warning. Pins should not be
installed by striking or hammering and, when installing 4.4 Surface Roughness
with a press, a shield should be used and safety
glasses worn. The surface roughness on hardened ground production
dowel pins shall not exceed 8 microinch (␮in.) (arithmet-
ical average) over the cylindrical portion of the pin
length nor 125 microinch (␮in) (arithmetical average)
4 GENERAL DATA FOR HARDENED GROUND on all other surfaces. Refer to ASME B46.1. For pins
PRODUCTION DOWEL PINS having additive finishes, these limits shall apply prior
to coating or plating.
4.1 Diameter
4.5 Material and Heat Treatment
4.1.1 Size. Hardened ground production dowel pins
have basic diameters which are 0.0002 in. over the 4.5.1 Steel. Hardened ground production dowel
nominal pin diameter. The diameter shall be ground, pins shall be made from carbon steel having a sulphur
or ground and lapped, to within ±0.0001 in. of the and phosphorus content not in excess of 0.05 and 0.04
basic diameter as specified in Table 3. percent, respectively.
9
4.5.2 Heat Treatment. Pins shall be case hardened Nominal Single Shear
Suggested Hole Diameter
to a minimum total case depth of 0.010 in. for nominal Pin Load,
pin sizes 5⁄32 in., or smaller, and 0.02 in. for nominal Sizes Max. Min. Calculated, lb
pin sizes 3⁄16 in., and larger. Pins shall be quenched 1
⁄16 0.0625 0.0620 395
3
in oil from the austenizing temperature and tempered ⁄32 0.0937 0.0932 700
7
⁄64 0.1094 0.1089 950
to provide a minimum case hardness of Rockwell C58, 1
⁄8 0.1250 0.1245 1,300
or equivalent, and a core hardness of Rockwell C50 5
⁄32 0.1562 0.1557 2,050
to 55. The microstructure shall be tempered martensite. 3
⁄16 0.1875 0.1870 2,950
7
⁄32 0.2188 0.2183 3,800
1
⁄4 0.2500 0.2495 5,000
5
4.6 Finishes ⁄16 0.3125 0.3120 8,000
3
⁄8 0.3750 0.3745 11,500
Unless otherwise specified, production dowel pins
shall be furnished with a ground (as processed) finish,
unplated or uncoated. Protective or decorative finishes, 4.8.2 Design Calculations. For design calcula-
where required, shall be subject to agreement between tions the shear strength of these standard pins should
the manufacturer and purchaser. However, where a be based on the values listed in subparagraph 4.8.1.
finish applied to pins is such that it might produce
hydrogen embrittlement, the pins shall be baked for a 4.9 Designation
suitable time at a temperature that will obviate such 4.9.1 Hardened ground production dowel pins shall
embrittlement. Baking shall be accomplished as soon be designated by the following data in the sequence
as possible following the plating or coating operation shown: Product name (noun first); nominal pin diameter
inasmuch as delay is detrimental to achieving the desired (fraction or decimal equivalent); length (fraction or
results. Where additive-type finishes are used, the tabu- decimal equivalent); material, and protective finish, if
lated dimensions and tolerances shall apply to the pins required. See the following examples:
prior to application of the plating or coating, unless Pin, Hardened Ground Production Dowel, 1⁄8 ⴛ 3⁄4,
otherwise specified by the purchaser. Steel, Phosphate Coated
Pin, Hardened Ground Production Dowel, 0.375 ⴛ

1.500, Steel
4.7 Workmanship
4.9.2 For a recommended part identifying number-
Dowel pins shall be free from burrs, cracks, seams, ing system (PIN), see ASME B18.24.3.
scratches, and nicks, and any other defects affecting
their serviceability.
5 GENERAL DATA FOR UNHARDENED
GROUND DOWEL PINS
4.8 Application Information 5.1 Diameter
4.8.1 Hole Sizes. Because of the wide variety of 5.1.1 Size. Unhardened ground dowel pins are nor-
materials in which dowel pins are used and the many mally produced by grinding the outside diameter of
design requirements which must be considered, it is commercial wire or rod material to size. Consequently,
not possible to provide hole size recommendations that the maximum diameters of the pins, as specified in
will be suitable for all applications. However, the Table 4, are below the minimum commercial stock
suggested hole sizes tabulated at the end of this subpara- sizes by graduated amounts from 0.0005 in. on the 1⁄16
graph have been commonly used for press-fitting pro- in. nominal pin size to 0.0028 in. on the 1 in. nominal
pin size.
duction dowel pins into materials such as mild steels
and cast iron. In soft materials such as aluminum or 5.1.2 Roundness. The outer periphery of unhard-
zinc die castings, hole size limits are usually decreased ened ground dowel pins shall conform to true round
by 0.0005 in. to increase the press fit. about the longitudinal axis of pin within 0.00025 in.,
10
R R
0 (see para. 4.3.4)
TABLE 3 DIMENSIONS OF HARDENED GROUND PRODUCTION DOWEL

PINS
Nominal Size A R
or Nominal Pin Corner
Pin Diameter Radius
Diameter
[Note (1)] Basic Max. Min. Max. Min.
1
⁄16 0.0625 0.0627 0.0628 0.0626 0.020 0.010
3
⁄32 0.0938 0.0939 0.0940 0.0938 0.020 0.010
7
⁄64 0.1094 0.1095 0.1096 0.1094 0.020 0.010
1
⁄8 0.1250 0.1252 0.1253 0.1251 0.020 0.010
5
⁄32 0.1562 0.1564 0.1565 0.1563 0.020 0.010
3
⁄16 0.1875 0.1877 0.1878 0.1876 0.020 0.010
7
⁄32 0.2188 0.2189 0.2190 0.2188 0.020 0.010
1
⁄4 0.2500 0.2502 0.2503 0.2501 0.020 0.010
5
⁄16 0.3125 0.3127 0.3128 0.3126 0.020 0.010
3
⁄8 0.3750 0.3752 0.3753 0.3751 0.020 0.010
GENERAL NOTES:
Straightness –
Diameter ø
NOTE:
when measured with equipment that will detect a lobed hole size (see para. 5.8) in AA 2011-T3 aluminum
surface. material without shaving the hole sides.
5.2 Ends
5.3 Length
The ends of unhardened ground dowel pins shall be
reasonably flat and perpendicular to the axis of pin. 5.3.1 Measurement. The length of unhardened
The corners at both ends of pins shall be chamfered ground dowel pins shall be measured overall from end
to the dimensions given in Table 4 and the accompa- to end, parallel to the axis of pin.
nying figure. The contour of the chamfer surface shall
be optional providing the juncture of chamfer with the 5.3.2 Tolerance on Length. The tolerance on
pin outside diameter is such as to permit pins to be length of unhardened ground dowel pins shall be
pressed into a hole of the respective minimum suggested ±0.010 in.
11
TABLE 3A
PREFERRED SIZES AND LENGTHS OF HARDENED GROUND PRODUCTION DOWEL PINS

1 3 7 1 5 3 7 1 5 3
Length ⁄16 ⁄32 ⁄64 ⁄8 ⁄32 ⁄16 ⁄32 ⁄4 ⁄16 ⁄8
3
⁄16 x x x x x x
1
5
⁄16 x x x x x x x x x
3
⁄8 x x x x x x x x x x
7
1
9
5
11
3
13
7
15
3
1
15⁄8 x x x x x x
7
1 ⁄8 x x x x x x
2 x x x x x x x x x
21⁄4 x x x
1
2 ⁄2 x x x
3 x
5.3.3 Preferred Lengths. The preferred sizes and average) over the cylindrical portion of the pin length
lengths in which unhardened and ground dowel pins are nor 250 microinch (␮in.) (arithmetical average) on all
normally available are depicted in Table 4A. Other sizes other surfaces. Refer to ASME B46.1. For pins having
and lengths are produced as required by the purchaser. additive finishes, these limits shall apply prior to coating
or plating.
5.3.4 Straightness. Unhardened ground dowel
pins shall be straight over that portion of the pin length
bounded by the end chamfers within an accumulative
total of 0.0005 in. per inch of pin length. 5.5 Materials
5.5.1 Steel. Unhardened ground dowel pins shall

5.4 Surface Roughness
be made from carbon steel optional with the manufac-
The surface roughness on unhardened ground dowel turer but having a maximum hardness of Rockwell
pins shall not exceed 32 microinch (␮in.) (arithmetical C32 for nominal pin sizes up to and including 1⁄8 in.;
12
L
C 25
Contour of chamfer surface optional
0 (see para. 5.3.4)
TABLE 4 DIMENSIONS OF UNHARDENED GROUND DOWEL PINS

Nominal A C Double Shear Load
Size Min., lb.
or Basic Material
Pin Chamfer
Pin
Diameter Diameter Length
Carbon
[Note (1)] Max. Min. Max. Min. Steel Brass
1
⁄16 0.0625 0.0600 0.0595 0.025 0.005 350 220
3
⁄32 0.0938 0.0912 0.0907 0.025 0.005 820 510
*7⁄64 0.1094 0.1068 0.1063 0.025 0.005 1,130 710
1
⁄8 0.1250 0.1223 0.1218 0.025 0.005 1,490 930
5
⁄32 0.1562 0.1535 0.1530 0.025 0.005 2,350 1,470
3
⁄16 0.1875 0.1847 0.1842 0.025 0.005 3,410 2,130
7
⁄32 0.2188 0.2159 0.2154 0.025 0.005 4,660 2,910
1
⁄4 0.2500 0.2470 0.2465 0.025 0.005 6,120 3,810
5
⁄16 0.3125 0.3094 0.3089 0.040 0.020 9,590 5,990
3
⁄8 0.3750 0.3717 0.3712 0.040 0.020 13,850 8,650
7
⁄16 0.4375 0.4341 0.4336 0.040 0.020 18,900 11,810
1
⁄2 0.5000 0.4964 0.4959 0.040 0.020 24,720 15,450
5
⁄8 0.6250 0.6211 0.6206 0.055 0.035 38,710 24,190
3
⁄4 0.7500 0.7548 0.7453 0.055 0.035 55,840 34,900
7
⁄8 0.8750 0.8705 0.8700 0.070 0.050 76,090 47,550
1 1.0000 0.9952 0.9947 0.070 0.050 99,460 62,160
GENERAL NOTES:
Straightness –
Diameter ø
NOTES:
* Nonpreferred sizes, not recommended for use in new designs.
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TABLE 4A PREFERRED SIZES AND LENGTHS OF UNHARDENED GROUND DOWEL PINS

1 3 1 5 3 7 1 5 3 7 1 5 3 7
Length ⁄16 ⁄32 ⁄8 ⁄32 ⁄16 ⁄32 ⁄4 ⁄16 ⁄8 ⁄16 ⁄2 ⁄8 ⁄4 ⁄8 1
1
⁄4 x x x x x x x
5
3
7
1
9
5
⁄8 x x x x x x x x x x x x
11
3
⁄4 x x x x x x x x x x x x x
13
7
⁄8 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
15
1 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
1
1 ⁄8 x x x x x x x x x x x
3
1 ⁄8 x x x x x x x x x x x
1
1 ⁄2 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
5
1 ⁄8 x x x x
13⁄4 x x x x x x x x x x x x x
7
1 ⁄8 x x x x
2 x x x x x x x x x x x x x
1
2 ⁄4 x x x x x
3 x x x x x
1
3 ⁄2 x x x x
4 x x x x
Rockwell C23 for nominal sizes over 1⁄8 to 1⁄2 in.,inclu- in accordance with the double shear testing of pins set
sive; and Rockwell B95 for all larger nominal pin sizes. forth in Appendix B. The holes in test fixtures shall
conform with the maximum pin diameter within a
5.5.2 Brass. Brass pins, when specified, shall be tolerance of plus 0.0001 in. and minus 0.0003 in.
made from ASTM B16 (half hard) or SAE CA 360
(half hard), or equivalent, copper alloys.
5.6 Finishes
5.5.3 Shear Strength. Unhardened ground dowel
pins shall have a single shear strength of 64,000 psi Unless otherwise specified, unhardened ground dowel
minimum for pins made from steel and 40,000 psi pins shall be furnished with a natural (as processed)
minimum when made from brass. They shall be capable finish, unplated or uncoated. Other protective or decora-
of withstanding the minimum double shear loads speci- tive finishes, where required, shall be subject to
fied in Table 4 for the respective materials when tested agreement between the manufacturer and purchaser.
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Where additive-type finishes are used, the tabulated Pin, Unhardened Ground Dowel, 1⁄8 ⴛ 3⁄4, Steel
dimensions and tolerances shall apply to the pins prior
to application of the plating or coating, unless otherwise Pin, Unhardened Ground Dowel, .250 ⴛ 2.500,
specified by the purchaser. Steel, Zinc Plated
5.7 Workmanship 5.9.2 For a recommended part identifying number-

ing system (PIN), see ASME B18.24.3.
Dowel pins shall be free from burrs, seams, sharp
edges, and any other defects affecting their service-
ability.
6 GENERAL DATA FOR STRAIGHT PINS
5.8 Hole Sizes
6.1 DIAMETER
Because of the wide variety of materials in which
dowel pins are used and of the many design requirements 6.1.1 Size. The diameter of both chamfered and
that must be considered, it is not possible to provide square end straight pins shall conform to that of the
hole size recommendations that will be suitable for all commercial wire or rod from which the pins are made.
applications. However, experience has indicated that The tolerances specified in Table 5 are applicable to
the suggested hole sizes tabulated at the end of this carbon steel and some deviations in the diameter limits
subparagraph are satisfactory for press fitting pins into may be necessary for pins made from other materials.
mild steels and cast and malleable irons. In soft materials
such as aluminum alloys or zinc die castings, hole size
limits are usually decreased by 0.0005 in. to increase 6.2 Ends
the press fit.
6.2.1 General. The ends of straight pins shall be
Suggested Hole Diameter flat and reasonably perpendicular to the axis of pin.
Nominal Pin Cut-off nibs not protruding more than 0.01 in. beyond
Size Max. Min.
pin ends shall be permissible.
1
⁄16 0.0595 0.0580
3
⁄32 0.0907 0.0892 6.2.2 Chamfered Straight Pins. The corners of
7
⁄64 0.1062 0.1047
1
⁄8 0.1217 0.1202
both ends of chamfered straight pins shall be chamfered
5
to the dimensions specified in Table 5. The contour
⁄32 0.1528 0.1513 of the chamfer surface shall be optional.
3
⁄16 0.1840 0.1825
7
⁄32 0.2151 0.2136
1
⁄4 0.2462 0.2447 6.2.3 Square End Straight Pins. The corners of
5
⁄16 0.3085 0.3070
both ends of square end straight pins shall be broken
3
⁄8 0.3708 0.3693 with a radius or chamfer conforming to the specified
7
⁄16 0.4331 0.4316 limits.
1
⁄2 0.4954 0.4939
5
⁄8 0.6200 0.6185
3 6.3 Length
⁄4 0.7446 0.7431
7
⁄8 0.8692 0.8677
1 0.9938 0.9923 6.3.1 Measurement. The length of straight pins
shall be measured overall from end to end, parallel to
the axis of pin, excluding cut-off nibs where they exist.
5.9 Designation
6.3.2 Tolerance on Length. The tolerance on
5.9.1 Unhardened ground dowel pins shall be desig- length shall be ±0.01 in.
nated by the following data, in the sequence shown:
Product name (noun first); nominal pin diameter (frac- 6.3.3 Length Increments. Lengths shall be as
tion or decimal equivalent); length (fraction or decimal specified by purchaser. However, it is recommended
equivalent); material; and protective finish, if required. that nominal pin lengths be limited to increments of
See examples below: not less than 0.062 in.
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6.3.4 Straightness. Pins shall be straight over the 7 GENERAL DATA FOR GROOVED PINS,
entire length within a total runout equivalent to 0.001 GROOVED DRIVE STUDS, AND GROOVED
in. per inch of length. T-HEAD COTTER PINS
6.4 Materials
7.1 Heads of Grooved Drive Studs and T-
6.4.1 Steel. Straight pins are normally made from Head Cotter Pins
cold drawn steel wire or rod having a maximum
carbon content of 0.28%. Unless otherwise agreed upon 7.1.1 Bearing Surface. The bearing surface of
between the manufacturer and purchaser, no mechanical head on round-head grooved drive studs and grooved
property requirements shall apply. T-head cotter pins, shall be flat and perpendicular with
the axis of pin (determined over a distance from under
6.4.2 Other Materials. Where required, pins may the head equivalent to 1.5 times the basic diameter)
also be made from corrosion resistant steel, brass, or within 2 deg.
other metals, having chemical and mechanical properties
as agreed upon between the manufacturer and purchaser. 7.1.2 Head Position. The axis of head on round-
head grooved drive studs and grooved T-head cotter
6.5 Finishes pins shall be located at true position with respect to
the axis of the shank within a tolerance zone having
Unless otherwise specified, straight pins shall be a diameter equivalent to 12% of the maximum head
furnished with a natural (as processed) finish, unplated diameter or 0.02 in., whichever is greater.
or uncoated. Other finishes, where required, shall be
subject to agreement between the manufacturer and 7.1.2.1 Eccentricity shall be equal to one-half of
purchaser. Where additive-type finishes are used, the the full or total indicator reading.
tabulated dimensions and tolerances shall apply to the
pins prior to application of the plating or coating,
unless otherwise specified by the purchaser.
7.2 Diameters
6.6 Workmanship
7.2.1 Size. The pin diameter and shank diameter,
Straight pins shall be free from peripheral burrs, A, specified in Tables 6, 7, and 8, respectively, conform
excessive cut-off nibs, seams, scale, sharp edges and with that of the commercial wire from which the
any other defects affecting their serviceability. pins and studs are fabricated and is the basis for the
product size.
6.7 Designation
7.2.2 Expanded Diameter. The expanded diame-
6.7.1 Straight pins shall be designated by the ter, B, specified in Tables 6A, 6B, 7, and 8 represents
following data, in the sequence shown: Product name the diameter over the crests of raised ridges formed
(noun first); nominal size (fraction or decimal equiva- by the material displaced when grooves are produced.
lent); length (fraction or decimal equivalent); material; It is dependent upon the depth, shape, and length of
and protective finish, if required. See the following the grooves and the pin material. Conformance of
examples: expanded diameters to minimum and maximum dimen-
sions shall be determined by the use of GO and NO
Pin, Chamfered Straight, 1⁄8 ⴛ 1.500, Steel GO plain ring gages, respectively.
Pin, Square End Straight, .250 ⴛ 2.250 Steel, Zinc 7.2.3 Tolerances. The tolerances specified in Table
Plated 6 are applicable to carbon steel pins made from wire.
Deviations in the diameter limits may be necessary for
6.7.2 For a recommended part identifying number- pins made from other material or from bar stock as
ing system (PIN), see ASME B18.24.3. agreed to by the manufacturer and the purchaser.
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L L
C 25
A A
Contour of chamfer surface optional Break corners to 0.003 – 0.015

radius or chamfer
0 (see para. 6.3.4) 0 (see para. 6.3.4)
Chamfered Straight Pin Square End Straight Pin
TABLE 5 DIMENSIONS OF CHAMFERED AND

SQUARE END STRAIGHT PINS
Nominal A C
Size
or Basic
Pin Pin Chamfer
Diameter Diameter Length
[Note (1)] Max. Min. Max. Min.
1
⁄16 0.062 0.0625 0.0605 0.025 0.005
3
⁄32 0.094 0.0937 0.0917 0.025 0.005
7
⁄64 0.109 0.1094 0.1074 0.025 0.005
1
⁄8 0.125 0.1250 0.1230 0.025 0.005
5
⁄32 0.156 0.1562 0.1542 0.025 0.005
3
⁄16 0.188 0.1875 0.1855 0.025 0.005
7
⁄32 0.219 0.2187 0.2167 0.025 0.005
1
⁄4 0.250 0.2500 0.2480 0.025 0.005
5
⁄16 0.312 0.3125 0.3105 0.040 0.020
3
⁄8 0.375 0.3750 0.3730 0.040 0.020
7
⁄16 0.438 0.4375 0.4355 0.040 0.020
1
⁄2 0.500 0.5000 0.4980 0.040 0.020
5
⁄8 0.625 0.6250 0.6230 0.055 0.035
3
⁄4 0.750 0.7500 0.7480 0.055 0.035
7
⁄8 0.875 0.8750 0.8730 0.055 0.035
1 1.000 1.0000 0.9980 0.055 0.035
GENERAL NOTES:
Straightness –
Diameter ø
NOTE:
(1) Where specifying nominal pin size in decimals, zeros
preceding decimal and in the fourth decimal place shall
be omitted.
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7.3 Grooves 7.4.4 Grooved T-Head Cotter Pins. The ends

of grooved T-head cotter pins may have square, rounded,
7.3.1 Grooved Pins and Drive Studs. Grooved or chamfered corners conforming to manufacturer’s
pins and drive studs shall have three grooves equally practices.
spaced on the diameter. All grooves in any pin or stud
shall be of uniform depth, shape, and length and the
crests shall be free from tears, burrs, or other irregulari- 7.5 Length
ties, over the entire length of groove. Grooves shall
be aligned with axis of pin or stud and, unless otherwise 7.5.1 Measurement. The length of grooved pins,
specified, shall be parallel, oval, or tapered and of drive studs, and T-head cotter pins shall be measured,
length as designated for the respective pin types. For parallel to the axis of product as defined in the following.
Types H and E grooved pins having groove lengths
equal to 0.125 in. or shorter, the grooves shall be 7.5.1.1 Grooved Pins. The length of grooved
parallel instead of tapered or oval as depicted in the pins with chamfered, radiussed, or sheared ends shall
be measured overall from end to end. The length of
illustrations.
grooved pins with crowned ends shall be measured at
L + 2E.
7.3.2 Grooved T-Head Cotter Pins. Grooved T-
Head Cotter Pins shall have three grooves equally 7.5.1.2 Grooved Drive Studs and T-Head
spaced on the diameter. Deformation of the shank Cotter Pins. The length of round-head grooved drive
diameter between the grooves is permitted, however, studs and grooved T-head cotter pins shall be measured
this may cause high insertion pressures. Where high from the extreme end of the shank to the bearing
insertion pressures cannot be tolerated, a solution should surface of the head.
be negotiated between the user and the supplier.
7.5.2 Tolerance on Length. The tolerance on
7.3.3 Groove Length. The groove length shall not length of grooved pins and grooved drive studs shall
vary more than ±0.03 in. be ±0.01 in. The tolerance on length of grooved T-
head cotter pins shall be ±0.031 in.
7.5.3 Standard Lengths. The standard sizes and

lengths in which grooved pins of all types, grooved drive
7.4 Ends
studs, and T-head cotter pins are normally available are
depicted in Tables 6C, 7, 7A, and 8A, respectively.
7.4.1 Grooved Pins. Except for nominal lengths
Where other size-length combinations and materials are
of 1⁄4 in. or shorter, on which ends are neither crowned
required, manufacturers should be consulted.
nor chamfered, both ends of grooved pins shall be
crowned or chamfered as specified for the respective
types. Pins made from alloy steel shall have a chamfer
7.6 Materials
on both ends conforming with that specified for Type
F pins in lieu of crowned ends. At the manufacturers’
7.6.1 Grooved Pins. Grooved pins are normally
option, the ends of pins in nominal sizes up to and
made from cold-drawn low carbon steel wire or rod.
including 1⁄4 in. may be tumbled to provide rounded
Where additional performance is required, carbon steel
corners equivalent to a 0.015 in. ± 0.005 in. radius.
pins may be supplied surface hardened to a hardness
consistent with the performance requirements.
7.4.2 Chamfered Ends. Chamfered ends shall be Where required for specific applications, pins may
35 ±5 deg. also be made from alloy steel, corrosion resistant steel,
brass, monel, and other nonferrous metals having chemi-
7.4.3 Grooved Drive Studs. The ends of grooved cal properties as agreed upon between the manufacturer
drive studs shall have a definite chamfer. and purchaser.
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Double Shear Load, Min., lb generally suitable for length-to-diameter ratios of not
less than 4 to 1 and not greater than 10 to 1. For
Material
smaller length-to-diameter ratios, the holes should be
Nominal Alloy held closer to the minimum limits where retention is
Pin Low Steel Corrosion critical. Conversely, for larger length-to-diameter ratios
Size Carbon (Rockwell Resistant
or where retention requirements are not essential, it
Diameter Steel C40-48) Steel Brass
may be desirable to increase the hole diameter beyond
1
⁄32 100 180 140 60 the maximum limits shown.
3
⁄64 220 400 300 140
1
⁄16 410 720 540 250
5
⁄64 620 1,120 860 390 Recommended Hole Sizes for Unplated Grooved Pins
3
⁄32 890 1,600 1,240 560 Hole Diameter
Nominal Drill
7
⁄64 1,220 2,180 1,680 760 Pin Size Size Max. Min.
1
⁄8 1,600 2,820 2,200 990
5 1 1
⁄32 2,300 4,520 3,310 1,540 ⁄32 ⁄32 0.0324 0.0312
3 3
⁄64 ⁄64 0.0482 0.0469
3
⁄16 3,310 6,440 4,760 2,220 1
⁄16 1
⁄16 0.0640 0.0625
7
⁄32 4,510 8,770 6,480 3,020 5
⁄64 5
⁄64 0.0798 0.0781
1
⁄4 5,880 11,500 8,460 3,950
5
⁄16 7,660 17,900 12,700 6,170 3
⁄32 3
⁄32 0.0956 0.0938
7 7
3
⁄8 11,000 26,000 18,200 9,050 ⁄64 ⁄64 0.1113 0.1094
1 1
7
⁄16 15,000 35,200 24,800 12,100 ⁄8 ⁄8 0.1271 0.1250
5 5
1
⁄2 19,600 46,000 32,400 15,800 ⁄32 ⁄32 0.1587 0.1563
3 3
⁄16 ⁄16 0.1903 0.1875
7 7
7.6.2 Grooved Drive Studs and T-Head Cotter ⁄32 ⁄32 0.2219 0.2188
1 1
⁄4 ⁄4 0.2534 0.2500
Pins. Unless otherwise specified, grooved drive studs 5
⁄16 5
⁄16 0.3166 0.3125
and T-head cotter pins shall be made from low carbon
steel. Where so indicated by purchaser, they may be 3
⁄8 3
⁄8 0.3797 0.3750
7 7
made from corrosion resistant steel, brass, and other ⁄16 ⁄16 0.4428 0.4375
1 1
nonferrous metals as agreed upon between the manufac- ⁄2 ⁄2 0.5060 0.5000
turer and purchaser. In applications where the grooved products are to
be installed into materials which are appreciably harder
7.7 Performance Requirements than the product material, it is recommended the edges
of the holes be chamfered or otherwise relieved to
Grooved pins shall be capable of withstanding the mini-
avoid shearing of the expanded pin or shank section
mum double shear loads tabulated in para. 7.8 for the
during insertion.
respective materials, when tested in accordance with the
double shear testing of pins set forth in Appendix B. The
7.9 Finishes
holes in the fixtures for testing grooved pins shall conform
with the specified recommended hole size limits.
Recommended Hole Sizes for Unplated Grooved Pins
Grooved pins which have been sheared at loads
exceeding the minimums specified shall exhibit a ductile Hole Diameter
Nominal Drill
fracture at the shear point with no longitudinal cracks. Pin Size Size Max. Min.
0 51 0.0686 0.0670
7.8 Hole Sizes 2 44 0.0877 0.0860
4 37 0.1059 0.1040
To obtain optimum product retention under average
conditions, it is recommended that holes for installation 6 31 0.1220 0.1200
of grooved pins and grooved drive studs shown in this 7 29 0.1382 0.1360
paragraph, and those for grooved T-head cotter pins 8 27 0.1463 0.1440
given in Table 8 be held as close as possible to the
10 20 0.1636 0.1610
limits tabulated. The minimum limits given correspond 12 9 0.1990 0.1960
to the drill size which is equivalent to the basic pin 14 2 0.2240 0.2210
1
or shank diameter. The maximum limits shown are 16 ⁄4 0.2534 0.2500
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L 2E L 2E L
E E E L E D D
B L L
L C C
4 2
F C D
groove loc.
Type A Type E
Type F
[Note (5)]
L 2E
E L E L
H L L
2 D
B 2
C D
G C E 35 5 C
groove both ends C D
loc. typ. groove
Type G Type H loc.
[Note (4)]
TABLE 6 DIMENSIONS OF GROOVED PINS [Note (1)]

A C D E F G H J K
Nominal [Note (3)] [Note (3)] [Note (3)]
Size or
Basic Pin Pin Pilot Chamfer Crown Crown Neck Shoulder Neck Neck
Diameter Diameter Length Length Height Radius Width Length Radius Diameter
[Note (2)] Max. Min. Ref Min. Nom. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Ref Max. Min.
1
⁄326 0.0312 0.0312 0.0297 0.015 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
3
⁄646 0.0469 0.0469 0.0454 0.031 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
1
⁄16 0.0625 0.0625 0.0610 0.031 0.005 0.0065 0.088 0.068 ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
5 6
⁄64 0.0781 0.0781 0.0766 0.031 0.005 0.0087 0.104 0.084 ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
3
⁄32 0.0938 0.0938 0.0923 0.031 0.005 0.0091 0.135 0.115 0.038 0.028 0.041 0.031 0.016 0.067 0.057
7
⁄646 0.1094 0.1094 0.1074 0.031 0.005 0.0110 0.150 0.130 0.038 0.028 0.041 0.031 0.016 0.082 0.072
1
⁄8 0.1250 0.1250 0.1230 0.031 0.005 0.0130 0.166 0.146 0.069 0.059 0.041 0.031 0.031 0.088 0.078
5
⁄32 0.1563 0.1563 0.1543 0.062 0.005 0.0170 0.198 0.178 0.069 0.059 0.057 0.047 0.031 0.109 0.099
3
⁄16 0.1875 0.1875 0.1855 0.062 0.016 0.0180 0.260 0.240 0.069 0.059 0.057 0.047 0.031 0.130 0.120
7
⁄32 0.2188 0.2188 0.2168 0.062 0.016 0.0220 0.291 0.271 0.101 0.091 0.072 0.062 0.047 0.151 0.141
1
⁄4 0.2500 0.2500 0.2480 0.062 0.016 0.0260 0.322 0.302 0.101 0.091 0.072 0.062 0.047 0.172 0.162
5
⁄16 0.3125 0.3125 0.3105 0.094 0.031 0.0340 0.385 0.365 0.132 0.122 0.104 0.094 0.062 0.214 0.204
3
⁄8 0.3750 0.3750 0.3730 0.094 0.031 0.0390 0.479 0.459 0.132 0.122 0.135 0.125 0.062 0.255 0.245
7
⁄16 0.4375 0.4375 0.4355 0.094 0.031 0.0470 0.541 0.521 0.195 0.185 0.135 0.125 0.094 0.298 0.288
1
⁄2 0.5000 0.5000 0.4980 0.094 0.031 0.0520 0.635 0.615 0.195 0.185 0.135 0.125 0.094 0.317 0.307
GENERAL NOTE: For additional requirements and recommended hole sizes see Section 7.
NOTES:
(1) For expanded diameters applicable to pins made from corrosion resistant steel or monel, see Table 6B; and for pins made
from other materials, see Table 6A.
(2) Where specifying nominal size in decimals, zeros preceding decimal and in the fourth decimal place shall be omitted.
(3) Pins in 1⁄32 and 3⁄64 in. sizes of any length and all sizes 1⁄4 in. nominal length, or shorter, are not crowned or chamfered. See
para. 7.4 of General Data. Alloy steel pins of all types shall have chamfered ends conforming with Type F pins, included
within the pin length.
(4) Type H replaces Types B and D as previously used in ANSI B18.8.2-1978 (see Appendix C).
(5) Type F replaces Type C as previously used in ANSI B18.8.2-1978 (see Appendix C).
(6) Non-stock items — not recommended for new design.
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TABLE 6A
EXPANDED DIAMETERS FOR GROOVED PINS MADE FROM LOW CARBON OR ALLOY STEEL
Nominal Size
1 3 1 5 3 7 1 5 3 7 1 5 3 7 1
⁄32 ⁄64 ⁄16 ⁄64 ⁄32 ⁄64 ⁄8 ⁄32 ⁄16 ⁄32 ⁄4 ⁄16 ⁄8 ⁄16 ⁄2
[Note [Note [Note [Note
(2)] (2)] (2)] (2)]
Groove B, Expanded Pin Diameter
Length
[Note (1)] ± 0.0015 ± .002 ± .0025 ± 0.003
0.125 0.035 0.051 0.068 0.084 0.101 0.117 0.134
0.188 0.035 0.051 0.068 0.084 0.101 0.117 0.134 0.166 0.198
0.250 0.035 0.051 0.068 0.084 0.101 0.117 0.134 0.166 0.198 0.230 0.263
0.312 0.035 0.051 0.068 0.084 0.101 0.117 0.134 0.166 0.198 0.230 0.263 0.329
0.375 0.035 0.051 0.068 0.084 0.101 0.117 0.134 0.166 0.198 0.230 0.263 0.329 0.394
0.438 0.035 0.051 0.068 0.084 0.101 0.117 0.134 0.166 0.198 0.230 0.263 0.329 0.394 0.459
0.500 0.035 0.051 0.068 0.084 0.101 0.117 0.134 0.166 0.198 0.230 0.263 0.329 0.394 0.459 0.525
0.562 0.051 0.068 0.084 0.101 0.117 0.134 0.166 0.198 0.230 0.263 0.329 0.394 0.459 0.525
0.625 0.051 0.068 0.084 0.101 0.117 0.134 0.166 0.198 0.230 0.263 0.329 0.394 0.459 0.525
0.750 0.067 0.083 0.100 0.116 0.134 0.166 0.198 0.230 0.263 0.329 0.394 0.459 0.525
0.875 0.067 0.083 0.100 0.116 0.133 0.166 0.198 0.230 0.263 0.329 0.394 0.459 0.525
1.000 0.067 0.083 0.100 0.116 0.133 0.166 0.198 0.230 0.263 0.329 0.394 0.459 0.525
1.125 0.100 0.116 0.132 0.164 0.197 0.230 0.263 0.329 0.394 0.459 0.525
1.250 0.100 0.116 0.132 0.164 0.197 0.230 0.263 0.329 0.394 0.459 0.525
1.375 0.132 0.164 0.197 0.229 0.262 0.329 0.394 0.459 0.525
1.500 0.132 0.164 0.197 0.229 0.262 0.329 0.394 0.459 0.525
1.625 0.163 0.197 0.229 0.262 0.328 0.393 0.459 0.525
1.750 0.163 0.197 0.229 0.262 0.328 0.393 0.459 0.525
1.875 0.163 0.196 0.229 0.262 0.328 0.393 0.458 0.525
2.000 0.163 0.196 0.229 0.262 0.328 0.393 0.458 0.525
2.125 0.196 0.229 0.262 0.328 0.393 0.458 0.524

2.250 0.196 0.229 0.262 0.328 0.393 0.458 0.524
2.500 0.228 0.261 0.327 0.393 0.458 0.524
2.750 0.228 0.261 0.327 0.393 0.458 0.524
3.000 0.227 0.260 0.327 0.392 0.457 0.523
3.250 0.260 0.326 0.392 0.457 0.523

3.500 0.326 0.391 0.456 0.522
3.750 0.391 0.456 0.522
4.000 0.390 0.455 0.521
4.250 0.390 0.455 0.521
4.500 0.454 0.520
GENERAL NOTE: For expanded diameters applicable to pins made from corrosion resistant steel or monel, see Table 6B.
NOTES:
(1) Groove length shall be considered as being substantially equal to the pin length for Types A, C, and F grooved pins, and
equal to one-half of the pin length for Types B, D, E, and G grooved pins. For groove lengths not shown, use expanded
diameters given for the next longer tabulated groove length.
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TABLE 6B EXPANDED DIAMETERS FOR GROOVED PINS MADE FROM CORROSION RESISTANT
STEEL AND MONEL
Nominal Size
1 3 1 5 3 7 1 5 3 7 1 5 3 7 1
⁄32 ⁄64 ⁄16 ⁄64 ⁄32 ⁄64 ⁄8 ⁄32 ⁄16 ⁄32 ⁄4 ⁄16 ⁄8 ⁄16 ⁄2
[Note [Note [Note [Note
(2)] (2)] (2)] (2)]
Groove B, Expanded Pin Diameter
Length
[Note (1)] ± 0.0015 ± .002 ± .0025 ± 0.003
0.125 0.034 0.050 0.066 0.082 0.099 0.115 0.132
0.188 0.034 0.050 0.066 0.082 0.099 0.115 0.132 0.164 0.195
0.250 0.034 0.050 0.066 0.082 0.099 0.115 0.132 0.164 0.195 0.227 0.260
0.312 0.034 0.050 0.066 0.082 0.099 0.115 0.132 0.164 0.195 0.227 0.260 0.325
0.375 0.034 0.050 0.066 0.082 0.099 0.115 0.132 0.164 0.195 0.227 0.260 0.325 0.389
0.438 0.034 0.050 0.066 0.082 0.099 0.115 0.132 0.164 0.195 0.227 0.260 0.325 0.389 0.453
0.500 0.034 0.050 0.066 0.082 0.099 0.115 0.132 0.164 0.195 0.227 0.260 0.325 0.389 0.453 0.519
0.562 0.050 0.066 0.082 0.099 0.115 0.132 0.164 0.195 0.227 0.260 0.325 0.389 0.453 0.519
0.625 0.050 0.066 0.082 0.099 0.115 0.132 0.164 0.195 0.227 0.260 0.325 0.389 0.453 0.519
0.750 0.065 0.081 0.098 0.114 0.132 0.164 0.195 0.227 0.260 0.325 0.389 0.453 0.519
0.875 0.065 0.081 0.098 0.114 0.131 0.163 0.195 0.227 0.260 0.325 0.389 0.453 0.519
1.000 0.065 0.081 0.098 0.113 0.131 0.163 0.195 0.227 0.260 0.325 0.389 0.453 0.519
1.125 0.098 0.113 0.130 0.162 0.194 0.227 0.260 0.325 0.389 0.453 0.519
1.250 0.130 0.162 0.194 0.227 0.260 0.325 0.389 0.453 0.519
1.375 0.130 0.162 0.194 0.226 0.259 0.325 0.389 0.453 0.519
1.500 0.130 0.162 0.194 0.226 0.259 0.325 0.389 0.453 0.519
1.625 0.161 0.194 0.226 0.259 0.324 0.388 0.453 0.519
1.750 0.161 0.194 0.226 0.259 0.324 0.388 0.453 0.519
1.875 0.161 0.193 0.226 0.259 0.324 0.388 0.452 0.519
2.000 0.161 0.193 0.226 0.259 0.324 0.388 0.452 0.519
2.125 0.193 0.226 0.259 0.324 0.388 0.452 0.518

2.250 0.193 0.226 0.259 0.324 0.388 0.452 0.518
2.500 0.225 0.258 0.323 0.388 0.452 0.518
2.750 0.225 0.258 0.323 0.388 0.452 0.518
3.000 0.224 0.257 0.323 0.387 0.451 0.517
3.250 0.257 0.322 0.387 0.451 0.517

3.500 0.322 0.387 0.450 0.516
3.750 0.387 0.450 0.516
4.000 0.386 0.449 0.515
4.250 0.386 0.449 0.515
4.500 0.448 0.514
GENERAL NOTE: For expanded diameters applicable to pins made from low carbon or alloy steel, see Table 6A.
NOTES:
(1) Groove length shall be considered as being substantially equal to the pin length for Types A, C, and F grooved pins, and
equal to one-half of the pin length for Types B, D, E, and G grooved pins. For groove lengths not shown, use expanded
diameters given for the next longer tabulated groove length.
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TABLE 6C STANDARD SIZES AND LENGTHS OF GROOVED PINS [Note (1)]

1 3 1 5 3 7 1 5 3 7 1
Length ⁄16 ⁄32 ⁄8 ⁄32 ⁄16 ⁄32 ⁄4 ⁄16 ⁄8 ⁄16 ⁄2
1
⁄8 Y
1
⁄4 Y Y Y
3
⁄8 Y X X X X
1
⁄2 Y X X X X X X
5
⁄8 Y X X X X X X X
3
⁄4 Y X X X X X X X X
7
⁄8 Y X X X X X X X X X
1 Y X X X X X X X X X X
1
1 ⁄4 X X X X X X X X X X
1
1 ⁄2 X X X X X X X X X
13⁄4 X X X X X X X X
2 X X X X X X X X
1
2 ⁄4 X X X X X X X
1
2 ⁄2 X X X X X X
23⁄4 X X X X X X
3 X X X X X X
1
3 ⁄4 X X X X X
1
3 ⁄2 X X X X
33⁄4 X X X
4 X X X
1
4 ⁄4 X X X
1
4 ⁄2 X X
NOTE:
(1) Pins made from carbon steel are normally available as indicated above, where X designates all types of pins and Y designates
all types except Type G. For other size-length combinations and materials, manufacturers should be consulted.
7.9.1 Corrosion Protection. Unless otherwise tion inasmuch as delay is detrimental to achieving the
specified, low carbon steel pins and drive studs shall desired result.
have a flash plating of zinc to provide interim corrosion
protection and products of other materials shall be 7.10 Workmanship
furnished with a natural (as processed) finish, unplated Grooved pins, drive studs, and T-head cotter pins
or uncoated. Other finishes where required, shall be shall be free from burrs, seams, loose scale, sharp edges,
subject to agreement between the manufacturer and and any other defects affecting their serviceability.
purchaser.
7.11 Designation
7.9.2 Relief from Hydrogen Embrittlement.
Where a corrosion preventative finish applied to hard- 7.11.1 Grooved pins, drive studs, and T-head cotter
ened carbon or alloy steel pins is such that it might pins shall be designated by the following data, in the
produce hydrogen embrittlement, the pins shall be baked sequence shown: Product name (noun first), including
for a suitable time at a temperature that will obviate type designation for pins; nominal size (number, fraction
such embrittlement. Baking shall be accomplished as or decimal equivalent); length (fraction or decimal
soon as possible following the plating or coating opera- equivalent); material, including specification or heat
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P L O
M B
K x 25 Chamfer
TABLE 7 DIMENSIONS OF ROUND-HEAD GROOVED DRIVE STUDS

A O P B K
Stud Size
Number Expanded Diameter
and Basic Shank Head Head
± 0.002
Diameter Diameter Height Chamfer
Shank
Nominal Stud Length [Note (2)]
Diameter
1 3 1 5 3 1 5 3
[Note (1)] Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. ⁄8 ⁄16 ⁄4 ⁄16 ⁄8 ⁄2 ⁄8 ⁄4 Min.
0 0.067 0.067 0.065 0.130 0.120 0.050 0.040 0.074 0.074 0.074 0.005
2 0.086 0.086 0.084 0.162 0.146 0.070 0.059 0.096 0.096 0.095 0.005
4 0.104 0.104 0.102 0.211 0.193 0.086 0.075 0.115 0.113 0.113 0.005
6 0.120 0.120 0.118 0.260 0.240 0.103 0.091 0.132 0.130 0.130 0.005
7 0.136 0.136 0.134 0.309 0.287 0.119 0.107 0.147 0.147 0.144 0.005
8 0.144 0.144 0.142 0.309 0.287 0.119 0.107 0.155 0.153 0.153 0.005
10 0.161 0.161 0.159 0.359 0.334 0.136 0.124 0.173 0.171 0.171 0.016
12 0.196 0.196 0.194 0.408 0.382 0.152 0.140 0.206 0.204 0.204 0.016
14 0.221 0.221 0.219 0.457 0.429 0.169 0.156 0.234 0.232 0.232 0.016
16 0.250 0.250 0.248 0.472 0.443 0.174 0.161 0.263 0.016
GENERAL NOTE: For additional requirements and recommended hole sizes refer to General Data for Grooved Pins, also Grooved
Drive Studs and Grooved T-Head Cotter Pins on pages 18, 19, 26, and 27.
NOTES:
(1) Where specifying stud size in decimals, zeros preceding decimal and in the fourth decimal place shall be omitted.
(2) Sizes and length, for which B values are tabulated are normally readily available in carbon steel. For other size-length
combinations or materials, manufacturers should be consulted.
TABLE 7A PILOT LENGTH DIMENSIONS FOR ROUND-HEAD GROOVED DRIVE STUDS

Nominal Size
0 2 4 6 7 8 10 12 14 16
Nominal M, Pilot Length
Length Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
1
⁄8 0.051 0.031 0.051 0.031
3
⁄16 0.067 0.047 0.067 0.047 0.067 0.047
1
⁄4 0.082 0.062 0.082 0.062 0.082 0.062 0.082 0.062
5
⁄16 0.098 0.078 0.098 0.078 0.098 0.078
3
⁄8 0.114 0.094 0.114 0.094 0.114 0.094 0.114 0.094 0.114 0.094
1
⁄2 0.14 0.12 0.14 0.12 0.14 0.12 0.14 0.12 0.14 0.12 0.14 0.12
5
⁄8 0.18 0.16 0.18 0.16 0.18 0.16 0.18 0.16
3
⁄4 0.20 0.18 0.20 0.18
GENERAL NOTE: To find total pilot length of lengths (L) not shown above, use the next shorter length.
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P L
M
N Q
A B O
TABLE 8 DIMENSIONS OF GROOVED T-HEAD COTTER PINS [Note (1)]

A B N O P Q
Nominal
Expanded
Size or
Shank Shank Head Head Head Recommended
Basic Shank
Diameter Diameter Length Diameter Height Width Hole Size
Diameter
[Note (2)] Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
5
⁄32 0.156 0.154 0.150 0.168 0.163 0.08 0.26 0.24 0.11 0.09 0.18 0.15 0.161 0.156
3
⁄16 0.187 0.186 0.182 0.201 0.195 0.09 0.30 0.28 0.13 0.11 0.22 0.18 0.193 0.187
1
⁄4 0.250 0.248 0.244 0.265 0.258 0.12 0.40 0.38 0.17 0.15 0.28 0.24 0.257 0.250
5
⁄16 0.312 0.310 0.305 0.326 0.320 0.16 0.51 0.48 0.21 0.19 0.34 0.30 0.319 0.312
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⁄64 0.359 0.358 0.353 0.375 0.369 0.18 0.57 0.54 0.24 0.22 0.38 0.35 0.366 0.359
1
⁄2 0.500 0.498 0.493 0.520 0.514 0.25 0.79 0.76 0.32 0.30 0.54 0.49 0.508 0.500
GENERAL NOTE: For additional requirements refer to General Data for Grooved Pins, also Grooved Drive Studs and Grooved
T-Head Cotter Pins on pages 18, 19, 26, and 27.
NOTES:
(1) For groove lengths, M, which vary with pin length, see Table 8A.
TABLE 8A GROOVE LENGTH DIMENSIONS FOR GROOVED T-HEAD COTTER PINS

Nominal Size
5 3 1 5 23 1
⁄32 ⁄16 ⁄4 ⁄16 ⁄64 ⁄2
Nominal M, Pilot Length [Note (1)]
Length
Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
3
⁄4 0.50 0.48 0.50 0.48
7
⁄8 0.50 0.48 0.50 0.48
1 0.62 0.60 0.62 0.60 0.62 0.60
11⁄8 0.68 0.66 0.68 0.66 0.68 0.66 0.68 0.66
1
1 ⁄4 0.75 0.73 0.75 0.73 0.75 0.73 0.75 0.73
11⁄2 0.88 0.86 0.88 0.86 0.88 0.86
13⁄4 1.00 0.98 1.00 0.98
2 1.25 1.23 1.25 1.23 1.25 1.23
1
2 ⁄4 1.31 1.29
21⁄2 1.50 1.48
23⁄4 1.62 1.60
3 1.85 1.83
NOTE:
(1) Sizes and lengths for which M values are tabulated are normally readily avilable. For other size-length combinations,
manufacturers should be consulted.
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treatment where necessary; protective finish, if required. within a tolerance of ±0.0003 in. All sizes smaller than
9
See the following examples: ⁄64 (0.141) in. shall assemble satisfactorily into the
minimum hole and the sides of the slot may touch.
Pin, Type A Grooved, 3⁄32 ⴛ 3⁄4, Steel, Zinc Plated The edges of the slot intersecting the pin diameter
shall be broken or rounded.
Pin, Type F Grooved, .250 ⴛ 1.500, Corrosion
Resistant Steel
8.3 Ends
Drive Stud, Round Head Grooved, No. 10 ⴛ 1⁄2,
Steel, Zinc Plated Both ends of all spring pins shall be chamfered as
depicted in the figures and specified in the dimensional
Pin, Grooved T-Head Cotter, 1⁄4 ⴛ 11⁄4, Steel, tables. The contour of the chamfer shall be optional.
Zinc Plated
7.11.2 For a recommended part identifying number- 8.4 Length

ing system (PIN), see ASME B18.24.3.
8.4.1 Measurement. The length of spring pins
8 GENERAL DATA FOR SPRING PINS shall be measured overall from end to end, parallel to
the pin axis.
8.1 Diameter
8.1.1. Slotted Type. Due to the manufacturing 8.4.2 Tolerance on Length. The tolerance on the
process, the outer periphery of slotted-type spring pins length of spring pins shall be as tabulated here for the
in the free state deviates somewhat from true round. respective types:
Therefore, conformance with the specified maximum
diameter limits shall be checked with GO ring gages. Pin Type Slotted Coiled
The length of the hole in the ring gage shall be 0.125 1 3 1 3 7
in. The minimum diameter shall be determined by Nominal Pin Size ⁄16 thru ⁄4 ⁄32 thru ⁄8 ⁄16 thru 3⁄4
averaging three measurements taken at successive 45 Nominal Pin Length Tolerance on Length
deg intervals away from the center of slot. These Up to 1 in., Incl. ±0.015 ±0.010 ±0.025
measurements shall be made at approximately the center Over 1 to 2 in., Incl. ±0.020 ±0.010 ±0.025
of pins 1 in. or shorter nominal length, and at a distance Over 2 to 3 in., Incl. ±0.025 ±0.015 ±0.025
of 0.25 in. from the end of pins having longer nominal Over 3 to 4 in., Incl. ±0.030 ±0.025 ±0.025
lengths. Over 4 in. ±0.035 ±0.025 ±0.025
8.1.2 Coiled Type. Due to the manufacturing pro-

cess, the outer periphery of coiled-type spring pins 8.4.3 Practical Lengths. The diameter-length
somewhat deviates from true round. Suppliers may use combinations in which spring pins are normally readily
measurement techniques for minimum and maximum available are depicted in Table 9. Manufacturers should
diameter inspection as they deem appropriate. However, be consulted concerning the availability of other size-
for diameter arbitration between the supplier and pur- length combinations in the various types, series, and
chaser, the specified minimum and maximum diameter materials.
limits shall be determined with GO and NO GO plain
ring gages, respectively. The length of the hole in the
8.4.4 Straightness. The straightness over the
ring gage shall be .125 in.
length of spring pins shall be such that pins will pass
freely through a ring gage of length as tabulated at
8.2 Slots
the end of this subparagraph for the respective pin
The dimension and end configuration of the circum- lengths. The maximum diameter of the gaging hole
ference of slotted-type pins shall be such that pins, in shall be equivalent to the maximum pin free diameter
the free state, will not interlock and that sides of the for the respective pin types and series, given in Tables
slot will not touch on 9⁄64 (0.141) in. and larger sizes 10 and 11, plus the straightness diameter allowance
when the pin is inserted into a minimum hole size tabulated in the following:
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TABLE 9 PRACTICAL SIZES AND LENGTHS OF COILED- AND SLOTTED-TYPE SPRING PINS
Nominal Size
Nominal
1 3 1 5 3 7 1 9 5 3 7 1 5 3 7 1 5 3
Length ⁄32 0.039 ⁄64 0.052 ⁄16 ⁄64 ⁄32 ⁄64 ⁄8 ⁄64 ⁄32 ⁄16 ⁄32 ⁄4 ⁄16 ⁄8 ⁄16 ⁄2 ⁄8 ⁄4
1
⁄8 Y Y Y X
3
⁄16 Y Y Y X X X X
1
⁄4 Y Y Y X X X X X
5
⁄16 Y Y Y X X X X X X
3
⁄8 Y Y Y X X X X X X X
7
⁄16 Y Y Y X X X X X X X X
1
⁄2 Y Y Y X X X X X X X X X X X
9
5
11
⁄16 X X X X X X X X X X
3
⁄4 X X X X X X X X X X X X
13
⁄16 X X X X X X X X X X X
7
⁄8 X X X X X X X X X X X X
15
⁄16 X X X X X X X X X X X
1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X
1
11⁄4 X X X X X X X X X X X X X
13⁄8 X X X X X X X X X
11⁄2 X X X X X X X X X X X X X
13⁄4 X X X X X X X X X X X
7
1 ⁄8 X X X X X X X
2 X X X X X X X X X X X X
21⁄4 X X X X X X X X X X
1
3 X X X X X X X X
31⁄4 X X X X X X X
31⁄2 X X X X X X X
33⁄4 X X X X X X
4 X X X X X X
41⁄4 X X
1
4 ⁄2 X X
43⁄4 X X
5 X X
1
5 ⁄4 X X
51⁄2 X X
53⁄4 X X
6 X X
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) X indicates availability of both coiled- and slotted-type spring pins
(b) Y indicates availability of standard duty coiled pins only.
(c) Suppliers should be consulted regarding availability of other sizes, lengths, or materials.
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L L
A2 C C
A3 A1
40 min. B A B
F
Break Chamfer both ends, Chamfer both ends,

45 45
edge contour of chamfer contour of chamfer
optional optional
0 (see para. 8.4.4)

Style 1 Style 2
Optional Constructions
TABLE 10 DIMENSIONS OF SLOTTED-TYPE SPRING PINS

A B C F Double Shear Load, Min., lb
Chamfer Chamfer Stock Recommended
Nominal Pin Diameter Diameter Length Thickness Hole Size Material
Size of SAE 1070–
Basic Pin 1095 and
Diameter Max. Min. SAE 51420 SAE 30302 Beryllium
[Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)] Max. Max. Min. Basic Max. Min. [Note (4)] and 30304 Copper
1
⁄16 0.062 0.069 0.066 0.059 0.028 0.007 0.012 0.065 0.062 430 250 270
5
⁄64 0.078 0.086 0.083 0.075 0.032 0.008 0.018 0.081 0.078 800 460 500
3
⁄32 0.094 0.103 0.099 0.091 0.038 0.008 0.022 0.097 0.094 1,150 670 710
1
⁄8 0.125 0.135 0.131 0.122 0.044 0.008 0.028 0.129 0.125 1,875 1,090 1,170
9
⁄64 0.141 0.149 0.145 0.137 0.044 0.008 0.028 0.144 0.140 2,175 1,260 1,350
5
⁄32 0.156 0.167 0.162 0.151 0.048 0.010 0.032 0.160 0.156 2,750 1,600 1,725
3
⁄16 0.188 0.199 0.194 0.182 0.055 0.011 0.040 0.192 0.187 4,150 2,425 2,600
7
⁄32 0.219 0.232 0.226 0.214 0.065 0.011 0.048 0.224 0.219 5,850 3,400 3,650
1
⁄4 0.250 0.264 0.258 0.245 0.065 0.012 0.048 0.256 0.250 7,050 4,100 4,400
5
⁄16 0.312 0.330 0.321 0.306 0.080 0.014 0.062 0.318 0.312 10,800 6,300 6,750
3
⁄8 0.375 0.395 0.385 0.368 0.095 0.016 0.077 0.382 0.375 16,300 9,500 10,200
7
⁄16 0.438 0.459 0.448 0.430 0.095 0.017 0.077 0.445 0.437 19,800 11,500 12,300
1
⁄2 0.500 0.524 0.513 0.485 0.110 0.025 0.094 0.510 0.500 27,100 15,800 17,000
5
⁄8 0.625 0.653 0.640 0.608 0.125 0.030 0.125 0.636 0.625 46,000 18,800 ...
3
⁄4 0.750 0.784 0.769 0.730 0.150 0.030 0.150 0.764 0.750 66,000 23,200 ...
GENERAL NOTE: For additional requirements refer to General Data for Spring Pins on pages 27, 29, and 30.
Straightness –
Diameter ø
NOTES:
(1) Where specifying nominal size in decimals, zeros preceding the decimal shall be omitted.
(2) Maximum diameter shall be checked by GO ring gage.
A1 + A2 + A3
(3) Minimum diameter shall be average of three diameters measured at points illustrated A min p .
3
(4) Sizes 5⁄8 in. (0.625) and larger are produced from SAE 6150H alloy steel, not SAE 1070-1095.
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A L
C ref
A B
Break edge Swaged chamfer both ends,

contour of chamfer optional
0 (see para. 8.4.4)
TABLE 11 DIMENSIONS OF COILED-TYPE SPRING PINS

A B C Double Shear Load, Min., lb
Standard Duty Heavy Duty Light Duty
Pin Diameter Chamfer Material
Recom-
Standard Heavy Light mended Hole SAE
Nominal Duty Duty Duty Dia. Length Size 1070– SAE
Size or 1095 and 1070– SAE
Basic Pin SAE SAE 1095 and SAE 1070– SAE
Diameter Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. 51420 30302 SAE 30302 1095 and 30302
[Note [Note [Note [Note [Note [Note [Note [Notes and 51420 and SAE and
(1)] (2)] (3)] (2)] (3)] (2)] (3)] Max. Ref. Max. Min. (4), (5)] 30304 [Note (5)] 30304 51420 30304
1
⁄32 0.031 0.035 0.033 ... ... ... ... 0.029 0.024 0.032 0.031 90 65 ... ... ... ...
0.039 0.044 0.041 ... ... ... ... 0.037 0.024 0.040 0.039 135 100 ... ... ... ...
3
⁄64 0.047 0.052 0.049 ... ... ... ... 0.045 0.024 0.048 0.047 190 145 ... ... ... ...
0.052 0.057 0.054 . . . ... ... . . . 0.050 0.024 0.053 0.051 250 190 ... ... ... ...
1
⁄16 0.062 0.072 0.067 0.070 0.066 0.073 0.067 0.059 0.028 0.065 0.061 330 265 475 360 205 160
5
⁄64 0.078 0.088 0.083 0.086 0.082 0.089 0.083 0.075 0.032 0.081 0.077 550 425 800 575 325 250
3
⁄32 0.094 0.105 0.099 0.103 0.098 0.106 0.099 0.091 0.038 0.097 0.093 775 600 1,150 825 475 360
7
⁄64 0.109 0.120 0.114 0.118 0.113 0.121 0.114 0.106 0.038 0.112 0.108 1,050 825 1,500 1,150 650 500
1
⁄8 0.125 0.138 0.131 0.136 0.130 0.139 0.131 0.121 0.044 0.129 0.124 1,400 1,100 2,000 1,700 825 650
5
⁄32 0.156 0.171 0.163 0.168 0.161 0.172 0.163 0.152 0.048 0.160 0.155 2,200 1,700 3,100 2,400 1,300 1,000
3
⁄16 0.188 0.205 0.196 0.202 0.194 0.207 0.196 0.182 0.055 0.192 0.185 3,150 2,400 4,500 3,500 1,900 1,450
7
⁄32 0.219 0.238 0.228 0.235 0.226 0.240 0.228 0.214 0.065 0.224 0.217 4,200 3,300 5,900 4,600 2,600 2,000
1
⁄4 0.250 0.271 0.260 0.268 0.258 0.273 0.260 0.243 0.065 0.256 0.247 5,500 4,300 7,800 6,200 3,300 2,600
5
⁄16 0.312 0.337 0.324 0.334 0.322 0.339 0.324 0.304 0.080 0.319 0.308 8,700 6,700 12,000 9,300 5,200 4,000
3
⁄8 0.375 0.403 0.388 0.400 0.386 0.405 0.388 0.366 0.095 0.383 0.370 12,600 9,600 18,000 14,000 ... ...
7
⁄16 0.438 0.469 0.452 0.466 0.450 0.471 0.452 0.427 0.095 0.446 0.431 17,000 13,300 23,500 18,000 ... ...
1
⁄2 0.500 0.535 0.516 0.532 0.514 0.537 0.516 0.488 0.110 0.510 0.493 22,500 17,500 32,000 25,000 ... ...
5
⁄8 0.625 0.661 0.642 0.658 0.640 . . . . . . 0.613 0.125 0.635 0.618 35,000 ... 48,000 ... ... ...
3
⁄4 0.750 0.787 0.768 0.784 0.766 . . . . . . 0.738 0.150 0.760 0.743 50,000 ... 70,000 ... ... ...
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) For additional requirements refer to General Data for Spring Pins on pages 27, 29, and 30.
(b) Light-duty SAE 1070 and 1075 pins are not produced in diameters smaller than 3⁄32 in.
Straightness –
Diameter ø
NOTES:
(1) Where specifying nominal size in decimals, zeros preceding the decimal shall be omitted.
(2) Maximum diameter shall be checked by GO ring gage.
(3) Minimum diameter shall be checked by NO GO ring gage.
(4) Sizes 1⁄32 in. (0.031) through 0.052 in. are not available in SAE 1070-1095 carbon steel.
(5) Sizes 5⁄8 in. (0.625) and larger are produced from SAE 6150H alloy steel, not SAE 1070-1095 carbon steel.
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Gage Length Straightness For Slotted-Type Spring Pins

Diameter
Nominal Pin Length ±0.005 Allowance Nominal
From 1/32 6/63 1/8 5/16
Pin Size
Up to 1 in., Incl. 1.000 0.007 Range Thru 1/16 7/64 1/4 3/4
Over 1 to 2 in., Incl. 2.000 0.010
Rockwell Rockwell Rockwell
Over 2 in. 3.000 0.013
Hardness Test Vickers 15N A C
Material Hardness Values
8.5 Materials
SAE 1070 to 1095 458 to 83.5 to 73.6 to 46 to
Spring pins are normally made from SAE 1070– Steel 560 86.9 77.4 53
1095 carbon steel, SAE 6150H alloy steel, SAE Types SAE 6150H Alloy 43 to
51410 through 51420 and 30302 and 30304 corrosion * * *
Steel 51
resistant steels, and beryllium copper alloy as designated
in the respective dimensional tables; heat treated or SAE 51420
423 to 82.0 to 72.0 to 43 to
Corrosion
cold worked to attain the hardness and performance Resistant Steel
544 86.4 76.8 52
requirements set forth in this Standard. Where required
for specific applications, pins may also be made from SAE 30302 and
other materials having chemicals and mechanical proper- 30304 Corrosion * * * *
Resistant Steel
ties as agreed upon between the manufacturer and
purchaser. Beryllium Copper 354 to 78.3 to 68.4 to 36 to
412 81.5 71.5 42
8.6 Hardness
The hardness of the various spring pin types and For Coiled-Type Spring Pins
materials shall conform to the requirements tabulated
Stock Over 0.001 0.010 0.025 0.050
below. Thickness
It is recommended that the Rockwell hardness tests Range Thru 0.010 0.025 0.050 0.094
designated for the respective sizes be used in conducting Rockwell Rockwell Rockwell
hardness checks. For slotted-type spring pins the hard- Hardness Test Vickers 15N A C
ness readings shall be taken near the midpoint of a Material Hardness Reading
longitudinal flat ground on the pin at 180 deg to the
SAE 1070 to 1095 Steel 420 to 82 to 72 to 43 to
slot. For coiled-type spring pins, the pin shall be ground 545 86.4 76.8 52
or cut in half along the longitudinal axis and the
hardness readings taken on the inside surface of the SAE 6150 H Alloy 43 to
... ... ...
outer half coil. The Vickers hardness test specimen Steel 52
must be properly mounted to avoid false readings due SAE 51420 Corrosion 460 to 83.5 to 73.6 to 46 to
to pin flexibility. Resistant Steel 560 86.9 77.4 53
SAE 30302 and 30304

8.7 Performance Requirements Corrosion Resistant * * * *
Steel
Spring pins shall be capable of withstanding the
minimum double shear loads specified in the dimen- * Work hardened only
sional tables for the respective pin types, series, sizes,
and materials, when tested in accordance with the
8.8 Finishes
double shear testing of pins specified in Appendix B.
The holes in the fixtures for testing spring pins shall Unless otherwise specified, spring pins shall be fur-
conform to the nominal size (tolerance H8) of the pin nished with a natural (as processed) finish, unplated
to be tested. Slotted-type spring pins shall be positioned or uncoated. Where corrosion preventative treatment is
such that the slot is approximately perpendicular to the required, steel pins may be cadmium or zinc plated or
plane of application of the shear load. phosphate coated as agreed upon between the manufac-
Spring pins which have been sheared at loads ex- turer and the purchaser. However, where a corrosion
ceeding the minimums specified shall exhibit a ductile preventative finish applied to carbon steel or alloy steel
fracture at the shear point with no longitudinal cracks. spring pins is such that it might produce hydrogen
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embrittlement, the pins shall be baked for a suitable lent); nominal length (fraction or decimal equivalent);
time at a temperature that will obviate such embrittle- series, for coiled type spring pins; material, including
ment. Baking shall be accomplished as soon as possible specification where necessary; protective finish, if re-
following the plating or coating operation inasmuch as quired. See examples below:
delay is detrimental to achieving the desired results. Pin, Coiled Spring, 1⁄4 ⴛ 11⁄4, Standard Duty, Steel,
Zinc Plated
8.9 Workmanship
Spring pins shall be free from burrs, loose scale, Pin, Slotted Spring, .375 ⴛ 1.875, SAE 51420
seams, notches, sharp edges and corners, and any other Corrosion Resistant Steel
defects affecting their serviceability.
Pin, Slotted Spring, 1⁄2 ⴛ 3, Steel, Phosphate
8.10 Designation Coated
8.10.1 Spring pins shall be designated by the
following data, in the sequence shown: Product name 8.10.2 For a recommended part identifying number-
(noun first); nominal size (fraction or decimal equiva- ing system (PIN), see ASME B18.24.3.
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ASME B18.8.2-2000
NONMANDATORY APPENDIX A
RECOMMENDED HOLE SPECIFICATIONS FOR TAPER PINS
The following data and procedures are intended to number of equal spaces (to nearest 0.25 in.) to establish
provide the users of taper pins guidance in the prepara- step drill depths. Step drill diameters shall be as desig-
tion of tapered holes for proper pin installation. nated by the horizontal line located immediately above
The holes for taper pins are commonly produced by the respective division marks.
drilling or step drilling, depending on the hole depth For ready reference, the drill diameters and depths
(pin length), with suitable diameter drills and reaming applicable to the drill steps shown on the graph are
with straight fluted taper reamers. The drill steps applica- summarized in Table A2.
ble to the longest standard pin lengths shown in Table Example A: For a No. 10 ⴛ 6.000 Taper Pin
A1 are depicted graphically (in Fig. A1) by the dots Use 3 drills (see Fig. A1)
dividing the slanting lines (respective pin sizes) into 0.5781 diameter drill through
equal parts to the nearest 0.25 in. The number of drills 0.6094 diameter drill 4.00 deep
and their respective diameters and depths for a given 0.6562 diameter drill 2.00 deep
taper pin shall be obtained in accordance with the Example B: For a No. 10 ⴛ 3.500 Taper Pin
following procedure. Use 2 drills
(1) Determine the depth of hole. (Normally, this 0.6250 diameter drill through
shall be equal to the pin length.) 0.6719 diameter drill 1.75 deep
It is recommended that detail drawings covering taper
(2) Determine the point where slanting line for re- pins carry the information, as set forth in Fig. A1,in
spective pin size intersects the hole depth. note form.
(3) The drill diameter of the through hole shall be Where helically fluted taper reamers are used in lieu
the next smaller diameter indicated by the horizontal of step drilling and straight fluted taper reamers, the
line immediately above this point. diameter at the small end of taper pin shall be the
(4) The number of drill steps applicable is indicated diameter for the through drill. It shall be obtained by
by the number of dots appearing within the hole depth. multiplying the nominal length by the factor 0.02083
Divide the hole depth on slanting line into corresponding and subtracting the result from the basic pin diameter.
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ASME B18.8.2-2000 NONMANDATORY APPENDIX A
TABLE A1 STEP DRILL SELECTION

Drill Basic Hole Depth (Pin Length)
Diameter Pin
Diameter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
0.0156
0.0312 7/0 6/0
0.0469 0.0625 5/0 4/0
0.0625 0.0780
0.0781 0.0940 3/0 2/0
0.0938 0.1090 0
0.1094 0.1250 1
0.1250 0.1410 2
0.1406 0.1560
3
0.1562
0.1719 0.1720
4 5
0.1875 0.1930
0.2031
0.2188 0.2190 6
0.2344 0.2500 7
0.2500
0.2656
0.2812 0.2890
0.2969
0.3125
0.3281 0.3410 8
0.3438
0.3594
0.3750
0.3906
0.4062 0.4090
0.4219 9
0.4375
0.4531
0.4688
0.4844 0.4920
0.5000
0.5156
0.5312 10
0.5469
0.5625
0.5781 0.5910
0.5938
0.6094
0.6250
0.6406
0.6562
0.6719
0.6875 11
0.7031 0.7060
0.7188
0.7344
0.7500
0.7656
0.7812
0.7969
0.8125 12
0.8281
0.8438
0.8594 0.8600
0.8750
0.8906
0.9062
0.9219
0.9375
0.9531
0.9688
0.9844
1.0000 13
1.0156 1.0320
1.0312
1.0469
1.0625
1.0781
1.0938
1.1094
1.1250
1.1406
1.1562
1.1719
1.1875
1.2031
1.2188
1.2344 1.2410
1.2500 14
1.2656
1.2812
1.2969
1.3125
1.3281
1.3438
1.3594
1.3750
1.3906
1.4062
1.4219
1.4375
1.4531
1.4688
1.4844
1.5000
1.5156 1.5230
1.5312
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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX A ASME B18.8.2-2000
0 0.6562 0 0.706
0 0.6094
2.00
4.00
6.00
0 0.5781 Pin 0 0.581
Example A Example B
FIG. A1 DRILL DIAMETER EXAMPLES
TABLE A2 DRILL CHART

First
Drill
Pin Size Through Second Drill Third Drill Fourth Drill Fifth Drill
Number Diameter Diameter Depth Diameter Depth Diameter Depth Diameter Depth
7
⁄0 0.0312 0.0469 0.50
6
⁄0 0.0312 0.0469 0.75
5
⁄0 0.0625 0.0781 0.75
4
⁄0 0.0625 0.0781 1.00
3
⁄0 0.0781 0.0938 1.00
2
⁄0 0.0938 0.1094 1.25
0 0.0938 0.1250 1.50

1 0.1094 0.1406 1.50
2 0.1250 0.1562 1.50
3 0.1250 0.1719 2.00
4 0.1562 0.2031 2.00
5 0.1562 0.2031 4.00 0.2344 2.00

6 0.2188 0.2500 4.00 0.2969 2.00
7 0.2344 0.2812 6.00 0.3125 4.00 0.3594 2.00
8 0.3125 0.3594 6.00 0.4062 4.00 0.4375 2.00
9 0.4219 0.4531 6.00 0.5000 4.00 0.5469 2.00
10 0.5312 0.5781 6.00 0.6094 4.00 0.6562 2.00

11 0.6875 0.7344 6.00 0.7812 4.00 0.8125 2.00
12 0.8438 0.8906 6.25 0.9375 4.50 0.9844 2.25
13 1.0000 1.0469 9.00 1.0938 6.75 1.1406 4.50 1.1875 2.25
14 1.2500 1.2969 10.50 1.3438 8.00 1.4062 5.25 1.4531 2.50
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ASME B18.8.2-2000
NONMANDATORY APPENDIX B
DOUBLE SHEAR TESTING OF PINS
The following specifications and procedures are set member aligned perpendicular to the axis of pin should
forth to establish uniformity in the testing of pins in be provided. The rate of load application should not
double shear. exceed 0.50 in. per minute.
The shear test should be performed in a suitable The shear planes should be located at a minimum
fixture in which the pin support members and the distance equivalent to one pin diameter from each end
member for applying the shear load have holes for the of pin. The shear planes used may not be closer to
pin of a diameter conforming to that designated in the each other than 2 pin diameters. Pins of lengths that
General Data for the respective pin type being tested. are too short to be tested in double shear shall be
These members should have a minimum hardness of evaluated by testing two pins simultaneously in sin-
Rockwell C58, or equivalent. The clearance between gle shear.
the supporting member and the loading member should Two typical pin shear test fixtures are illustrated in
not exceed 0.005 in. and means for keeping the loading Fig. B1.
Load Shear block

Hardened bushings Spacers and guides
for respective for shear block
pin sizes
Load
Hardened
shear block
Pin
Support
fixture Hardened
Pin
support
block
Cap screws
Spacer
FIG. B1 TYPICAL PIN SHEAR TEST FIXTURES
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ASME B18.8.2-2000
NONMANDATORY APPENDIX C
TYPE B, C, and D GROOVED PIN DIMENSIONS1
L
B [Note (3)] L E E L E
L L
E 2 C 2
A A A
F [Note (2)] F [Note (2)] F [Note (2)] F

Type B Type C Type D
TABLE C1 DIMENSIONS OF GROOVED PINS [Note (3)]
Nominal D E F
Size or A C [Note (3)] [Note (3)] [Note (3)] G H J K
Basic Pin
Pilot Chamfer Crown Shoulder Neck Neck
Diameter Pin Diameter Length Length Crown Height Radius Neck Width Length Radius Diameter
[Note (2)]
Max. Min. Ref Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Ref Max. Min.
1
⁄32 0.0312 0.0312 0.0302 0.015 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
3
⁄64 0.0469 0.0469 0.0459 0.031 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
1
⁄16 0.0625 0.0625 0.0615 0.031 0.016 0.0115 0.0015 0.088 0.068 ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
5
⁄64 0.0781 0.0781 0.0771 0.031 0.016 0.0137 0.0037 0.104 0.084 ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
3
⁄32 0.0938 0.0938 0.0928 0.031 0.016 0.0141 0.0041 0.135 0.115 0.038 0.028 0.041 0.031 0.016 0.067 0.057
7
⁄64 0.1094 0.1094 0.1074 0.031 0.016 0.0160 0.0060 0.150 0.130 0.038 0.028 0.041 0.031 0.016 0.082 0.072
1
⁄8 0.1250 0.1250 0.1230 0.031 0.016 0.0180 0.0080 0.166 0.146 0.069 0.059 0.041 0.031 0.031 0.088 0.078
5
⁄32 0.1563 0.1563 0.1543 0.062 0.031 0.0220 0.0120 0.198 0.178 0.069 0.059 0.057 0.047 0.031 0.109 0.099
3
⁄16 0.1875 0.1875 0.1855 0.062 0.031 0.0230 0.0130 0.260 0.240 0.069 0.059 0.,057 0.047 0.031 0.130 0.120
7
⁄32 0.2188 0.2188 0.2168 0.062 0.031 0.0270 0.0170 0.291 0.271 0.101 0.091 0.072 0.062 0.047 0.151 0.141
1
⁄4 0.2500 0.2500 0.2480 0.062 0.031 0.0310 0.0210 0.322 0.302 0.101 0.091 0.072 0.062 0.047 0.172 0.162
5
⁄16 0.3125 0.3125 0.3105 0.094 0.047 0.0390 0.0290 0.385 0.365 0.132 0.122 0.104 0.094 0.062 0.214 0.204
3
⁄8 0.3750 0.3750 0.3730 0.094 0.047 0.0440 0.0340 0.479 0.459 0.132 0.122 0.135 0.125 0.062 0.255 0.245
7
⁄16 0.4375 0.4375 0.4355 0.094 0.047 0.0520 0.0420 0.541 0.521 0.195 0.185 0.135 0.125 0.094 0.298 0.288
1
⁄2 0.5000 0.5000 0.4980 0.094 0.047 0.0570 0.0470 0.635 0.615 0.195 0.185 0.135 0.125 0.094 0.317 0.307
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) For additional requirements and recommended hole sizes see General Data for Grooved Pins, also Grooved Drive Studs
and Grooved T-Head Cotter Pins on pages 23 – 25.
(b) For expanded diameters applicable to pins made from corrosion resistant steel or monel, see Table 6B; and for pins made
from other materials, see Table 6A.
NOTES:
(1) For Types B and D grooved pins having groove lengths equal to 0.125 in. or shorter,the grooves shall be parallel instead
of tapered or oval as depicted in the illustrations.
(3) Pins in 1⁄32 and 3⁄64 in. sizes for any length and all sizes 1⁄4 in.nominal length, or shorter, are not crowned or chamfered. See
para. 7.4 of General Data. Alloy steel pins of all types shall have chamfered ends conforming with Type F pins, included
within the pin length.
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ASME B18.8.2-2000
NONMANDATORY APPENDIX D
CONVERSION TABLE FOR SAE AND UNS MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE D1 CONVERSION TABLE FOR SAE

AND UNS MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
SAE UNS Formerly AISI
SAE 1211 G 12110 AISI 1211

SAE 1212 G 12120 AISI 1212
SAE 1213 G 12130 AISI 1213
SAE 1070 G 10700 AISI 1070
SAE 1095 G 10950 AISI 1095

SAE 6150H G 6150 AISI 6150H
SAE 30302 G 30200 AISI 302
SAE 30304 G 30400 AISI 304
SAE 51410 G 41000 AISI 410

SAE 51420 G 42000 AISI 420
GENERAL NOTE: See also para. 1.7.
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TAPER PINS, DOWEL PINS,

STRAIGHT PINS, GROOVED

(Revision of ANSI/ASME B18.8.2-1995)

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No part of this document may be reproduced in any form,

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

* As of April 1, 1966 Subcommittee 23 was redesignated Subcommittee 8.

SUBCOMMITTEE 8 — MACHINE PINS

Proposing Revisions. Revisions are made periodically to the Standard to incorporate

2 General Data for Taper Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3 General Data for Hardened Ground Machine Dowel Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

4 General Data for Hardened Ground Production Dowel Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

5 General Data for Unhardened Ground Dowel Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

6 General Data for Straight Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

8 General Data for Spring Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

0 (see para. 2.4)

TABLE 1 DIMENSIONS OF TAPER PINS

7/0 0.0625 0.0638 0.0618 0.0635 0.0625 0.072 0.052

0 0.1560 0.1573 0.1553 0.1570 0.1560 0.166 0.146

10 0.7060 0.7073 0.7053 0.7070 0.7060 0.716 0.696

Pin Class Commercial Precision 2.9 Workmanship

The surface roughness over the length of pins shall

3.1.1 Size. Hardened ground machine dowel pins

TABLE 1A STANDARD SIZES AND LENGTHS OF TAPER PINS

0 (see para. 3.3.5)

TABLE 2 DIMENSIONS OF HARDENED GROUND MACHINE DOWEL PINS

Nominal Nominal Size

3.3.2 Tolerance on Length. The tolerance on the

3.3.3 Preferred Lengths. The preferred sizes and

3.5.1 Steel. Hardened ground machine dowel pins 3.8 Designation

Single Shear Load 4.1.2 Roundness. The outer periphery of hardened

4.3.2 Tolerance on Length. The tolerance on the

Pin, Hardened Ground Production Dowel, 0.375 ⴛ

0 (see para. 4.3.4)

TABLE 3 DIMENSIONS OF HARDENED GROUND PRODUCTION DOWEL

Nominal Nominal Size

5.5.1 Steel. Unhardened ground dowel pins shall

Contour of chamfer surface optional

0 (see para. 5.3.4)

TABLE 4 DIMENSIONS OF UNHARDENED GROUND DOWEL PINS

TABLE 4A PREFERRED SIZES AND LENGTHS OF UNHARDENED GROUND DOWEL PINS

Nominal Nominal Size

5.7 Workmanship 5.9.2 For a recommended part identifying number-

Contour of chamfer surface optional Break corners to 0.003 – 0.015

0 (see para. 6.3.4) 0 (see para. 6.3.4)

Chamfered Straight Pin Square End Straight Pin

TABLE 5 DIMENSIONS OF CHAMFERED AND

7.3 Grooves 7.4.4 Grooved T-Head Cotter Pins. The ends

7.5.3 Standard Lengths. The standard sizes and

TABLE 6 DIMENSIONS OF GROOVED PINS [Note (1)]

2.125 0.196 0.229 0.262 0.328 0.393 0.458 0.524

3.250 0.260 0.326 0.392 0.457 0.523

2.125 0.193 0.226 0.259 0.324 0.388 0.452 0.518

3.250 0.257 0.322 0.387 0.451 0.517

TABLE 6C STANDARD SIZES AND LENGTHS OF GROOVED PINS [Note (1)]

Nominal Nominal Size