Taper pin manufacturer and taper pin distributor G L Huyette describes the tapered pin design as "arguably one of the simplest pin designs available, and along with dowel pins, are the oldest." Yet, you cannot dispute the usefulness of taper pins. Industrial taper pin fasteners are for use in many industries, including the military. The tapered shape of the taper pin allows it to insert into a hole smaller than its diameter, where it remains, thanks to dry friction. This makes taper pins easy to use as well as cost effective to make.
The designs of taper pins include the standard taper pin, those threaded internally and externally, and those that are slotted. This guide will cover each, as well as list manufacturers of taper pin fasteners as well as taper pin suppliers and taper pin distributors. Consider these options as you shop for taper pins.
1. Pick the standard taper pin for their dependability.
2. Choose slotted taper pins for their versatility.
3. Go with threaded taper pins for added security.
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Depend on the standard taper pin
The standard taper pin is an old design, but it's a tried and true one. Standard industrial taper pins come in various sizes--English as well as metric. The standard taper pin design also includes military taper pins, which can be alloy steel, carbon steel or corrosion resistant metal.
I recommend: Taper pin manufacturers include
Stanlok and
G.L. Huyett (which is also one of the distributors of taper pins).
Pick slotted taper pins for added versatility
The slot of the slotted taper pin increases its ease of installation.
I recommend: The slot on the small end of the pin helps taper pin installation: thanks to the slot, you can easily install or remove the taper pin using a screw driver. Manufacturers of slotted taper pins include
Diamond Fasteners and
Swissturn.
Use threaded taper pins for added security
The threads in the taper pins help to secure your work. Threaded taper pins can have internal and external threads. Both types of threads help the taper pins to tighten securely. The benefit of internally threaded tape pins is that it can be for use in tight places where an externally threaded taper pin cannot. A plus for the threaded taper pin means you can use these pins repeatedly, thanks to the ease with which you can install and remove them.
I recommend: Many of the above manufacturers also manufacture threaded taper pins. Two additional manufacturers are
B&G Manufacturing Products and
W M Berg.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Contact the manufacturers if you need a specific design or dimensions for taper pins. The manufacturers welcome your input and will be ready to help.
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