WHO ARE WE? OUR AIMS OUR PRODUCTS QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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1 CATALOGUE 2007/2008 SPECIAL TURNED PARTS PINS KEYS SPACERS INSERTS

2 WHO ARE WE? Technifast is a manufacturer and distributor of engineering fasteners, specialising in pins and dowels, spacers, inserts and keys. The company was formed in 1990 and in 2002, added a manufacturing facility to produce non-standard parts to supplement the standard range. OUR AIMS In 2005, we moved to larger custom-built premises to provide space to expand our manufacturing facilities. We operate throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland and serve the Continental market through Technifast SARL in Reims, France. Our policy is to make life a little easier for buyers of products within our range by fast service, competitive prices, high stock levels and technical knowledge. Over 90% of orders can be shipped the same day and when you phone, you are straight through to the sales office no voice mail, queuing or other obstacles to communications. Small quantities are no problem our minimum order level is currently OUR PRODUCTS We are not a general fastener distributor, but specialise in the products shown opposite. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM We are certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2000 under Certificate No C1127SW issued by Q C Systems Ltd Technifast Ltd North Folds Road Oakley Hay Industrial Estate CORBY Northamptonshire NN18 9QD Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) sales@technifast.co.uk Technifast S.A.R.L. 21 rue de Baconnes BEZANNES France Tel: +33 (0) Fax: +33 (0) ventes@technifast.fr 2

3 CONTENTS See the following page if the product you are seeking has an alternative description or a Standard Number. DESCRIPTION PINS AND DOWELS SPACERS AND CONNECTORS PAGE NO Turned Parts 5 Dowels 6 9 Taper Pins Grooved Pins Slotted Spring Pins Coiled Spring Pins Cotter Pins 18 Retaining Pins (R-Clips) 19 Clevis Pins 20 Linch Pins 21 Shaft Locking Pins 21 Clearance Spacers Threaded Spacers Studding Connectors 26 THREADED INSERTS Self-Tapping Inserts Ultrasonic Inserts 30 Expansion Inserts 31 ENGINEERS KEYS Parallel Keys 32 Woodruff Keys 33 Gib-Head Keys 33 OTHER PRODUCTS TECHNICAL PAGES Keysteel 34 Threaded Rod 34 Silver Steel Bar 34 Stainless Ground Bar 34 Blind Captive Nuts 27 Standards and Tolerances 35 Materials Data 36 Double Shear Tests 37 Pin Economics

4 QUICK PRODUCT SEARCH If you have a Standard Number but no product description, you will find the product shown or referred to on the pages below. BS NUMBER PAGE DIN NUMBER PAGE ISO* NUMBER PAGE 46 pt pt * ISO numbers are often attached to National or European prefixes. For example, EN is the same as ISO 8737 and BS EN ISO 8740 is the same as ISO If you have a product description which does not correspond with the official descriptions listed on page 3, some of these are listed below. Allthread = Threaded Rod Bissell Pin = Slotted Pin Cylinder Pin = Parallel Dowel Feather Key = Parallel Key Groverlock = Slotted Pin Mills Pin = Grooved Pin Pillar = Threaded Spacers Pull Dowel = Extractable Dowel R-Pin = Retaining Pin Scroll Pin = Coiled Pin Selloc Pin = Slotted Pin Sleeve = Spacer Spiral Pin = Coiled Pin Split Pin = Cotter Pin (but can be a slotted pin) Stand-Off = Spacer Tension Pin = Slotted Pin 4

5 SPECIAL PINS AND PRECISION TURNED PARTS In support of our standard programme, we also have a manufacturing facility for special turned parts, which extends well beyond special pins and spacers. Most of our special pins and turned parts are made on CNC Machines to obtain high precision and excellent surface finish. We specialise in Stainless, but also produce in other materials. We provide rapid written quotes and aim to deliver within two weeks. We can supply material certification and maintain production records for complete traceability. Special pins fall into two categories; Pins for which there is a published Standard, but where the dimensions, tolerances or material differ from the Standard Pins not based on a published Standard Technifast can make special pins up to 20mm diameter in a range of material including mild steel, carbon steel, brass and stainless grades 303, 316 and 416. Other materials can be quoted for, subject to availability. The main types of non-standard pins are listed below: Headed Pins Stepped Pins Pins with flats (for Air Release or other purposes) Cross-Drilled Pins & Screwdriver Slotted Pins Annular Grooved Pins Knurled Pins Split Taper Pins Threaded Pins Round Nose Pins Diamond Locating Pins Pins with Cut-Out Slot Pins with Bevelled or Pointed Ends 5

6 DOWEL PINS AND EXTRACTABLE DOWELS Dowels are solid pins, usually precision ground to narrow limits to permit accurate fitting. Precision dowels are traditionally used to hold parts together in a fixed alignment, relying on the tightness of fit to stay in place. However, some applications for solid pins require clearance or transition fits on at least one of the components to be fastened. There are three factors that determine the size of hole needed; the tolerance on the dowel itself, the tightness of fit required (interference, transition or clearance) and the hardness of the components into which the dowel is fitted. TOLERANCES AND FITS Dowels are normally precision ground to produce a close tolerance diameter. The Technifast range standardizes on m6 tolerance, which corresponds to the ISO and DIN standards (see page 35 for details). The m6 tolerance is a plus tolerance range and is normally used for interference fits. Also available are h7 or h8, which are minus tolerance ranges. The tolerance to which a dowel is ground however is not directly related to the fit. As mentioned above, the fit (interference, transition or clearance) relates to the difference between the dowel diameter and the hole diameter. The following table gives general guidance on hole tolerances but there are graduations within each category. HOLE MATERIAL Hardened Steel Mild Steel Aluminium/Zinc/Brass INTERFERENCE FIT Pin Ø less 5 microns Pin Ø less 25 microns Pin Ø less 35 microns TRANSITION FIT Pin Ø less 2 microns Pin Ø less 5 microns Pin Ø less 5 microns CLEARANCE FIT Pin Ø plus microns Pin Ø plus microns Pin Ø plus microns FITTING DOWELS INTO BLIND HOLES When a dowel is interference-fitted into a blind hole, it increases the pressure of the air trapped in the hole. It is strongly advised to specify that the dowel should have an air release flat ground along its full length to prevent the dowel being ejected under the pressure of compressed air, or bursting the component into which it is driven. MATERIALS The material specifications of our standard ranges are as follows. Others are listed under special pins. See page 36 for material compositions. THROUGH HARDENED STEEL 100Cr6, WS Hardened & Tempered to HV MILD STEEL, UNHARDENED WS (9SMnPb28) STAINLESS A2 WS or 303S31 STAINLESS A4 WS or 316S11 TO SPECIFY State the Standard, Diameter, Length and Material required Eg DIN x 16 H & G Steel 6

7 STANDARDS Dowel pins are made to several national or international standards, each with slight differences in chamfer forms, length tolerances and available materials. The following table gives details of the standards that are in our programme, but below the table we identify other Standards that are sometimes still encountered. STANDARD STOCKED MADE TO ORDER DIN 6325 Diameters 1 20mm in steel, through-hardened and ground to m6 Other Tolerances Stainless Steel Diameters not shown overleaf DIN 7 Note; overall length is greater than nominal length. See dimension C and refer to table on next page Diameters 1 30mm in mild steel ground to m6 Diameters mm in stainless A2 Diameters 1 12mm in stainless A4 Other Tolerances Diameters not shown overleaf Dowels 14-25mm in stainless A4 ISO 2338 (1998) ISO 8734 (1998) Diameters 1 25mm in mild steel ground to m6 Diameters 1 25mm in stainless A2 Other Tolerances Stainless A4 Diameters not shown overleaf Diameters 1 20mm Through-hardened steel ground to m6 (8734A) Case-hardened steel ground to m6 (8734B) Through hardened martensitic stainless (8734C) DIN 7979D Diameters 4 20mm in steel, through-hardened and ground to m6 Diameters 4 20mm in stainless A2 See Size Ranges on following pages for more details ADDITIONAL STANDARDS BS 1804 PART 1 Solid Dowels in inch sizes in low carbon steel, case-hardened for diameters 1/8 BS 1804 PART 2 Solid Dowels in metric sizes in low or high carbon steel, hardened for diameters of 4mm and above BS 1804 PART 3 Extractable Dowels and Taper Pins BS 7055 Equivalent to ISO 8734 (see above) ISO 8733 Equivalent to DIN 7979A (unhardened) ISO 8735 Equivalent to DIN 7979D (hardened) 7

8 SIZE RANGE DOWEL PINS TO DIN 6325 m6 TOLERANCE Nominal Diameter, DIN Available Materials Steel, Through Hardened and Ground to m6 tolerance Double Shear Strengths tested to ISO 8749, kn (see also Page 37) Lengths Length Tolerances to js 14 Selection Kit Also Available SIZE RANGE DOWEL PINS TO DIN 7 m6 AND h8 TOLERANCE Nominal Diameter, DIN Dimension C Available Materials Mild Steel ground to m6 or h8 tolerance A2 Stainless, Grade ground to m6 or h8, up to 25 mm Ø A4 Stainless, Grade ground to m6, from 1 to 25 mm Ø Double Shear Strengths tested to ISO 8749, kn (see also Page 37) Mild Steel Stainless Steel A Lengths Length Tolerances 3 10 mm long mm long Over 50 mm long.3, - 0.5, - 0.8, - 0 Selection Kit Also Available ALSO STOCKED IN INCH SIZES IN EQUIVALENT STANDARD 8

9 SIZE RANGE DOWEL PINS TO ISO 2338 (1998) Nominal Diameter, ISO 2338 (1998) Available Materials Mild Steel ground to m6 or h8 tolerance A2 Stainless, Grade ground to m6 or h8, up to 25 mm Ø Double Shear Strengths tested to ISO 8749, kn (see also Page 37) Mild Steel Stainless Steel A Lengths Length Tolerances 3 10 mm long ± 0.25 Longer Lengths Available in Diameters 5 20mm Selection Kit Also Available mm long ± 0.5 Over 50 mm long ± 0.75 SIZE RANGE EXTRACTABLE DOWELS TO DIN 7979D WITH AIR RELEASE FLAT Nominal Diameter, DIN 7979D with Air Release Available Materials Through Hardened Steel Grade WS , ground to m6 tolerance A2 Stainless Steel Grade , ground to m6 Thread Size M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6 M6 M8 M8 M10 Lengths Length Tolerances to js 15 NB DIN 7979D is effectively the same as ISO 8735A (through hardened) with minor differences in length tolerances. Selection Kit Also Available ALSO STOCKED IN INCH SIZES IN EQUIVALENT SIZES 9

10 TAPER PINS Our standard range of plain taper pins is made to DIN 1B, and we also offer extractable taper pins to DIN 7977 and 7978 (see page 11). In the DIN standards, the nominal diameter is always the small end and the taper is 2% (1 in 50). We can also supply to other metric standards, inch sizes or completely non-standard dimensions. MATERIALS MILD STEEL STAINLESS 303 STAINLESS 316 STANDARDS DIN 1A Plain taper pin with ground finish (surface roughness of 0.8 microns) DIN 1B Plain taper pin with turned finish (surface roughness of 3.2 microns) DIN 7978 Extractable taper pin with female thread DIN 7977 Extractable taper pin with male thread ISO 2339 Same as DIN 1B but length includes crowns ISO 8736 Same as DIN 7978 with minor tolerance changes ISO 8737 Same as DIN 7977 with minor tolerance changes BS 46 PT 3 Inch range, with nominal diameter being the large end and a taper of 1 in 48 BS 1804 PT 3 Extractable taper pin BS 5681 Same as ISO 2339 DIN 258 Variant form of DIN 7977 TO SPECIFY State the Standard, Nominal Diameter, Length and Material Eg DIN 1B 6 x 50 Mild Steel. SPECIAL TAPER PINS Non-standard Diameters up to 20mm maximum Non-standard Taper Angles Ground Finish Lengths up to 190mm Other Materials Split Taper Pins ALSO STOCKED IN INCH SIZES IN TO BS46 PART 3 10

11 SIZE RANGE TAPER PINS TO DIN 1B Nominal Diameter (dimension d ), DIN 1B Dimension C Lengths Length Tolerances to js 15 Selection Kit Also Available SIZE RANGE EXTRACTABLE TAPER PINS DIN 7978 (ISO 8736) FEMALE THREAD DIN 7977 MALE THREAD Nominal Diameter d, Nominal Diameter d, DIN 7978 DIN 7977 Thread Size M4 M5 M6 M8 M8 M10 M12 Thread Size M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M16 Lengths Lengths Length Tolerances to js 15 Length Tolerances to js 15 Selection Kit Also Available 11

12 GROOVED PINS Grooved Pins are solid pins with three swaged grooves at 120 pitch along all or part of their length. When the pin is driven into a drilled hole of suitable diameter, the material displaced by the grooving process is forced back, to partially close up the grooves and lock the pin into place. Grooved pins offer several important advantages: - They do not need a precision reamed hole. They can have parallel grooves or tapered grooves. Parallel grooves give the pin high resistance to vibration, but need more force to insert. They can be grooved on only part of the length. This means that where the pin has to be firmly fixed in one part of an assembly, but be a clearance fit on the other, both parts can be drilled to the same diameter. MATERIALS MILD STEEL STAINLESS A2 (WS ) STANDARDS ISO standards were introduced in 1992 but in practise have not yet replaced the DIN standards. Technifast stocks DIN standards but ISO can be supplied to special order. The principal difference is that the DIN standards do not include the crowns in the nominal length (C Dimension on table) so that the pin measures longer overall. The ISO standards include the crowns in the nominal length. Grooved Pins are also referred to by GP numbers (see below). DIN 1471 (GP1) SIMILAR TO ISO 8744 Full length taper grooves used to fix two or more components together, but with less insertion force than DIN 1473 DIN 1472 (GP2) SIMILAR TO ISO 8745 Half length taper grooves used where part of the assembly must be a free fit DIN 1473 (GP3) SIMILAR TO ISO 8740 Full length parallel grooves used to fix two or more components together with maximum rigidity DIN 1474 (GP4) SIMILAR TO ISO 8741 Half length reverse taper grooves used where the ungrooved portion acts as a stop or handle DIN 1475 (GP8) SIMILAR TO ISO 8742 Third length centre grooves used on hinges or clevises where the two ends must act as pivots 12

13 OTHER STANDARDS BS 7047 equivalent to DIN 1474 BS 7049 equivalent to DIN 1475 but with half length centre grooves BS 7050 equivalent to DIN 1471 BS 7053 headed groove pin DIN 1469 similar to DIN 1474 but with parallel grooves and a slot for Circlip at the nongrooved end DIN 1470 similar to DIN 1473 but with reduced diameter at one end to aid insertion DIN 1476 headed grooved pin (round head) DIN 1477 headed grooved pin (countersunk head) GP5 equivalent to DIN 1475 but with half length centre grooves ISO 8739 similar to DIN 1473 but with reduced diameter at one end to aid insertion ISO 8743 similar to DIN 1475 but with half length centre grooves ISO 8746 headed grooved pin (round head) ISO 8747 headed grooved pin (countersunk head) TO SPECIFY State the Standard, Diameter, Length and Material Eg DIN x 20 Steel SIZE RANGE GROOVED PINS Nominal Diameter, 1* 1.2* Grooved Pins Dimension C (see note below) Diameter over Grooves Tolerance on Groove Diameter.05, - 0 ± 0.05 ± 0.1 Recommended Hole Size Min Double Shear Strengths tested to ISO 8749, kn (see also Page 37) Lengths Length Tolerances to js 15 * Only available in DIN 1473 NB The groove diameter must be measured using ring gauges. The groove diameter figures are valid for steel only. Stainless grooved pins have a slightly smaller diameter over the grooves. SPECIAL NOTE ON HOLE SIZES The recommended hole sizes given in the table above are in accordance with the DIN standards. However to ensure a tight and secure fit the holes should be drilled to the bottom end of the recommended tolerance for pins with a short grooved length. This is especially important with tapered grooves (DIN 1472/DIN 1474) and eliptical grooves (DIN 1475). AVAILABLE TO SPECIAL ORDER Diameters 14, 16, 20mm Stainless Steel A4 (WS ) Brass Hardened Steel 13

14 SLOTTED SPRING PINS (SPRING TENSION PINS) Slotted Spring Pins consist of a single coil of spring steel (or stainless steel) with an open slot sufficiently wide to enable the pin to reduce in diameter as it is driven into a hole of appropriate size. The ends of the pin have a bevelled chamfer. They are designed for plain drilled holes but a countersink makes assembly easier, especially for the ISO 8752 type. Slotted pins are normally supplied in the heavy duty form to ISO 8752, but a light duty version can be supplied to ISO As an alternative to ISO 8752, we can offer in some sizes JIS B 2808 (Japan Industry Standard). This has an expanded diameter relatively smaller in relation to the nominal diameter (hole size) which makes assembly easier as a countersink in the hole is not needed and the slot is narrower so does not entangle in bulk processing, such as plating or hopper-fed assembly machines. It is possible to increase the shear strength of slotted pins by inserting a small diameter inside a large one. This should always be done by inserting the larger pin first, then inserting the smaller one, taking care that the slot is between 90 and 180 away from the slot in the larger pin. Suitable combinations for pins to ISO 8752 are; Outer Pin Inner Pin 2.5mm 1.5mm MATERIALS SPRING STEEL CS70 / AISI 1070 / C67 STAINLESS STEEL A2 AISI 304 STANDARDS ISO 8752 Heavy Duty (stocked) BS 7060 Equivalent to ISO 8752 DIN 1481 Equivalent to ISO 8752 but with plus only length tolerances DIN 7346 Light Duty Slotted Spring Pin ISO Light Duty Slotted Spring Pin JIS B 2808 Equivalent to ISO 8752 but with reduced expanded diameter for easier assembly FINISHES Slotted spring pins are supplied in plain oiled finish. Steel pins may be given a protective finish such as zinc or phosphate, but care is needed to prevent the open slots of ISO 8752 entangling in barrel plating processes. Where electrolytically applied finishes are used it is essential to de-embrittle the pins immediately after plating. Since the de-embrittlement process is not completely reliable, non-electrolytic finishes should be used for safety-critical applications. Where pins are to be installed in plastic it is recommended that they are de-oiled before use to avoid embrittlement of the plastic. TO SPECIFY Identify the Standard, Diameter, Length, Material and Finish, Eg ISO x 10 carbon steel, plain finish JIS B x 20 carbon steel, plain finish 14

15 SIZE RANGE SLOTTED PINS* Expanded Diameter (Before Insertion) L Nominal Diameter, ISO 8752 Available Materials Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel A2 Carbon Steel Only Expanded Min Diameter Recommended Min Hole Size (H12) Material Thickness Minimum Double Shear Strengths tested to ISO 8749, kn (see also Page 37) Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Lengths Length Tolerances 1 10 mm long ± 0.25 Selection Kits are Available in Carbon Steel and A2 Stainless Steel Nominal Diameter JIS B Material Carbon Steel Expanded Min Diameter Recommended Min Hole Size Material Thickness Double Shear Strength tested to ISO 8749, KN Other diameters to special order mm long ± 0.50 Over 50 mm long ± 0.75 OTHER SIZES We stock a limited range of lengths in ISO 8752 in diameters 4.5, 11, 13, 15, 18, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40mm. We stock a limited range of light duty pins to ISO * ALSO STOCKED IN INCH SIZES 15

16 COILED SPRING PINS TO ISO 8748 AND 8750 Coiled Spring Pins consist of 2 1/4 coils of spring steel or stainless steel and have swaged chamfers at each end. They are designed for plain drilled holes but countersinking makes insertion easier. The advantages of coiled pins are: The coiled design improves shock absorption as the load is spread over more than one coil Assembly is easier as the insertion force needed is lower The pins cannot interlock when in bulk, which is a benefit when they are to be barrel plated or installed using bowl-fed equipment There are two strength duties, standard (ISO 8750) and heavy (ISO 8748). Standard duty is preferred for most applications, but heavy duty is recommended for applications in hardened steel components where maximum shear strength is essential. There is a third strength duty Superelastic which is a 1 1/2 coil pin designed for use in plastics or in other applications where lower radial pressure is preferred MATERIALS SPRING STEEL CS 67 and DIN 17222, hardened and tempered to HV STAINLESS STEEL A2 See page 36 for more information on materials STANDARDS ISO 8750 ISO 8748 Standard Duty (stocked) Heavy Duty (stocked) OTHER STANDARDS BS 7057 Heavy Duty BS 7058 Standard Duty BS 7059 Light Duty DIN 7343 Standard Duty DIN 7344 Heavy Duty ISO 8751 Light Duty Superelastic Light Duty with 1 1/2 Coils FINISHES Coiled pins are normally supplied with a plain oiled finish. Steel pins may be given a protective finish such as zinc, phosphate, etc but for electrolytically applied finishes it is essential to de-embrittle the pins immediately after plating. Since the de-embrittlement process is not completely reliable, non-electrolytic finishes or stainless should be used for safety-critical applications. Where pins are to be used in plastic assemblies, it is recommended that they be de-oiled before use to avoid embrittlement of the plastic. TO SPECIFY Identify the Standard, Diameter, Length, Material and Finish Eg ISO x 10 Carbon Steel, Self Finish 16

17 SIZE RANGE COILED PINS* Nominal Diameter Available Materials Spring Steel CS70 In All Diameters Stainless Steel A2 Expanded Diameter D Standard Duty ISO 8750 Min Heavy Duty ISO 8748 Min Recommended Hole Size Min Minimum Double Shear Strengths tested to ISO 8749, kn (see also Page 37) Carbon Steel Standard Duty Heavy Duty A2 Stainless Steel Standard Duty Lengths (ISO 8750) Steel Length Tolerances 1 10 mm long ± mm long ± 0.50 Over 50 mm long ± 0.75 * ALSO STOCKED IN INCH SIZES 17

18 SPLIT COTTER PINS We stock Cotter Pins in diameter 1 to 13mm in mild steel (usually zinc plated), in stainless steel A4 and in brass. Our specifications follow DIN 94, which is functionally equivalent to ISO 1234 and BS Due to the loose fit required for cotter pins, the metric range doubles for inch sizes MATERIALS MILD STEEL, ZINC PLATED STAINLESS A4 BRASS STANDARDS DIN 94 (stocked) BS 1574 BS 7724 ISO 1234 TO SPECIFY State the nominal diameter, the nominal length (dimension L in the drawing), the material and the finish Eg Cotter Pin 3.2 x 20 Steel, Zinc Plated SIZE RANGE COTTER PINS Nominal Diameter, Cotter Pins Available Materials Dimension d1 Dimension a Lengths (L) Min Min Mild Steel, Zinc Plated Stainless Steel Brass Selection Kits are Available in Mild Steel and A2 Stainless Steel Mild Steel, Zinc Plated Only

19 RETAINING PINS (R-CLIPS) Retaining Pins are stocked in two designs the single coil for most applications and the double coil for more demanding use. They are made in zinc plated, spring steel and the size range is 1.2 to 8mm wire diameters. Stainless steel single coil types are available in some sizes. TO SPECIFY State the coil type (single or double), wire diameter, shaft diameter range, and material Eg R-Clip, Single Coil 2mm x 9-14Shaft, BZP SIZE RANGE RETAINING PINS (R-CLIPS) Single Coil Double Coil Type Diameter d Dimension H Overall Length L Recommended Range of Shaft Diameter Available Material (Ref only) Hole Diameter Single Coil Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel & Stainless Steel & Stainless Steel Steel & Stainless Steel & Stainless Steel & Stainless Steel & Stainless Steel Steel Steel Double Coil Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel Steel All dimensions are in mm 19

20 CLEVIS PINS We stock Clevis Pins to ISO 2341 Form B, which has a cross drilled hole intended for use with a cotter pin or retaining pin. Other standards (see below) can be made to order. When specifying Clevis Pins, it should be noted that the nominal length is the total length from under the head to the end of the pin. The grip length is less than this and is shown on the drawing and table. MATERIALS MILD STEEL, ZINC PLATED STAINLESS A2 STAINLESS A4 STANDARDS ISO 2341A same as 2341 but without hole ISO 2341B our stocked programme ISO 2340A Headless, without hole ISO 2340B Headless, with cross-drilled hole at each end BS 5894 obsolete, replaced by ISO 2341 DIN 1433 Headless, with or without holes DIN 1434 Similar to ISO 2341 but with smaller diameter head DIN 1435 Similar to ISO 2341 but with larger diameter head DIN 1436 Similar to ISO 2341 but with larger diameter head DIN 1443 Same as ISO 2340 DIN 1444 Same as ISO 2341 SIZE RANGE CLEVIS PINS Nominal Diameter d Diameter Tolerance h11 Head Diameter H Hole Diameter d Head Thickness T Length L2 min Length G1 L1 L2 1/2 d1 Lengths L Length Tolerances Up to 10 mm long ± mm long ± 0.5 Over 50 mm long ± 0.75 AVAILABLE TO ORDER Clevis Pins with grooves for Circlips Non-Standard dimensions * ALSO STOCKED IN INCH SIZES 20 Other materials

21 LINCH PINS AND SHAFT LOCKING PINS These fasteners are in mild steel, with spring steel clips and are finished in zinc with yellow chromate. TO SPECIFY State the product, diameter and length Eg Linch Pin 10 x 42 or Shaft Locking Pin 8 x 60 SIZE RANGE LINCH PINS Pin Diameter d Pin Diameter* d1 Pin Length l * In pin sizes 4.5 and 6 mm, there is no flat so d is the same as d1 SIZE RANGE SHAFT LOCKING PINS Pin Diameter A Pin Length B Shaft Diameter C

22 SPACERS AND CONNECTORS We offer a standard range of spacers in both clearance and threaded form. Spacers are normally used to allow two parts of an assembly to be fastened together at a controlled distance from each other. There are two types: - Spacer Under Compression Clearance Spacers, which are fastened with a nut and bolt, and where the inside diameter of the spacer is slightly larger than the bolt diameter Threaded Spacers, where the inside of the spacer is tapped, to enable a screw to fasten it into place. CLEARANCE SPACERS ROLLED SPACERS For applications where the lowest cost is required and where a high compression strength is not necessary, we offer our range of closedseam rolled spacers. These are in mild steel, zinc plated. TO SPECIFY Refer to the nominal diameter (see table) and length Eg Rolled Spacer Std 6 x 20 Steel, Zinc SIZE RANGE - ROLLED SPACERS Nominal Size Inside ID Min Diameter Wall Thickness Outside Diameter OD Lengths Length Tolerance ± 0.15mm 22

23 TURNED SPACERS, SERIES PTS AND MOULDED NYLON SPACERS, SERIES NS We also offer precision turned spacers in various materials, as well as moulded spacers in nylon. We have a standard range, but can also manufacture parts to order. TO SPECIFY Refer to the nominal diameter (see table), length and material Eg PTS 4 x 20 Brass, Nickel Plated SIZE RANGE TURNED AND MOULDED SPACERS Nominal Diameter Materials Brass, Nickel Plated * * * * * Steel, Zinc Plated * * * * * * * * Stainless 303 * * * * * * * * * Nylon * * * * * Inside Diameter D Outside Diameter R h9 tolerance Lengths (see Note*) Up to 190mm long Brass Spacers Available from 1mm to 30mm long Steel Spacers Available from 4mm to 190mm long Stainless Spacers Available from 4mm to 190mm long Nylon Spacers Available from 1mm to 30mm long Length tolerances to js 13 Outside Diameter tolerances to h9 (except Nylon) SPECIAL SPACERS (MADE TO CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS) Non-standard sizes Headed Spacers 23

24 THREADED SPACERS AND STUDDING CONNECTORS THREADED SPACERS FEMALE/FEMALE, HEXAGONAL & ROUND Hexagonal spacers are available in nickel plated brass, stainless steel grade AISI 303 and steel with a bright zinc and clear passivate finish. Round spacers are available in mild steel, bright zinc plated and stainless steel grade A2. Some sizes are not available as stock items in all materials (see table). There are many intermediate lengths available from stock which are not shown in the table. Lengths up to 20mm are usually tapped the full length, but over 20mm they are tapped each end to the depths specified in the table under the Y dimension. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION FA Hexagonal threaded spacer, mild steel spacer, grade S300Pb, bright zinc & clear passivate finish FL Hexagonal threaded spacer, brass spacer, nickel plated FI Hexagonal threaded spacer, stainless steel spacer (stocked in M3 and M4 only) FAR Round threaded spacer, mild steel, bright zinc plated FIR Round threaded spacer, stainless A2 TO SPECIFY State the relevant material code, thread size and length Eg FL 3 x 20 or FIR M5 x 15 SPECIAL SPACERS Non standard sizes can be supplied to drawing Special lengths are available to order SIZE RANGE HEXAGONAL THREADED SPACERS Nominal Thread Size M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6 Available Materials Brass Brass, Brass, Steel, Brass, Steel Steel Stainless Steel Dimension H * Thread Size D & DI M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6 Dimension Y & Y1 Where L is 20 or less Through Hole Where L is over Dimension Z Y Dimension + minimum of 1 mm Lengths Length Tolerances to js 13 * In stainless steel the H Dimension is 5.5 mm. Steel and Brass M3 are also available with 5.5 mm H dimension SIZE RANGE ROUND THREADED SPACER (FULL LENGTH THREAD) Thread Size M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 Material Steel, BZP Steel, BZP and Stainless A2 Dimension D, mm Lengths Made to Customer Requirement 24

25 THREADED PILLARS Hexagonal Pillars (also called Stand-Offs or Male/Female Spacers) are available in nickel plated brass, stainless steel grade AISI 303 and steel with a bright zinc and clear chromate finish. Some sizes are not available in all three materials (see table). The nominal length (L dimension) is the body length, not the overall length. In addition to the standard range shown in the table, there are many intermediate body lengths and shorter or longer stud lengths. Also stocked are computer connectors with 4.40 UNC threads. These have a range of male thread lengths (dimension X in the table). PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION MA mild steel, grade S300Pb, zinc and clear chromate finish ML brass, nickel plated MI stainless steel (stocked in M3 and M4 only) TO SPECIFY Use the relevant material code, thread size and length. The male thread is only specified when it differs from the standard Eg MA 4 x 20 or ML 4.40 UNC x 5, X = 8 SPECIAL PILLARS Non standard sizes can be supplied to drawing Special lengths are available to order SIZE RANGE THREADED PILLARS Nominal Thread Size M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M UNC Available Materials Brass Brass, Steel Brass, Steel, Stainless Brass, Steel Steel Brass, Steel Dimension H * Thread Size D & DI M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M UNC Dimension Y Where L = 5 Where L = 8 10 Where L = Where L = over Dimension Z Y Dimension + minimum of 1 mm Dimension X Where L = 5 20 Where L = over 25 Body Lengths , 5, 6,8, 12 Length Tolerances to js 13 * In stainless steel the H Dimension is 5.5 mm. Steel and Brass M3 are also available with 5.5 mm H dimension 25

26 STUDDING CONNECTORS TO DIN 6334 We stock hexagonal studding connectors in thread sizes M5 to M36, threaded full length. The standard length is three times the nominal thread size but other lengths can be quoted. MATERIALS MILD STEEL, ZINC PLATED STAINLESS A2 TO SPECIFY State the thread size, length and material Eg Studding Connector M6 x 18, Steel Zinc Plated SIZE RANGE STUDDING CONNECTORS Thread Size (full length) Dimension Standard Length Available Material Dimension D H (mm) L (mm) M Mild Steel, Zinc Plated Stainless A2 M Mild Steel, Zinc Plated Stainless A2 M Mild Steel, Zinc Plated Stainless A2 M Mild Steel, Zinc Plated Stainless A2 M Mild Steel, Zinc Plated Stainless A2 M Mild Steel, Zinc Plated Stainless A2 M Mild Steel, Zinc Plated Stainless A2 M Mild Steel M Mild Steel, Zinc Plated Stainless A2 M Mild Steel, Zinc Plated Stainless A2 M Mild Steel M Mild Steel 26

27 BLIND CAPTIVE NUTS Blind Captive Nuts provide an economical alternative to threaded rivets due to the fact that they are easy to install (and remove) without special tooling. This feature makes them ideal for use in low volume or on-site applications, but larger users also benefit from the ease of assembly and in place performance. FEATURES No special installation tooling Covers all grip thicknesses or can be used in components thicker than the length of the blind nut itself Spring tension of the nylon cage holds the nut securely until final assembly is made Protects brittle or painted surfaces as only the nylon cage comes into contact with the sheet or other metal Made from corrosion resisting material Blind Nuts can be used in any material strong enough to withstand the locking action as the nut is drawn into place. MATERIAL Blind Nuts are produced with white nylon cages and brass inserts as standard. TO SPECIFY State the series number and the thread size Eg BN31 M5 ALSO AVAILABLE Blind Nuts with stainless steel nuts (some sizes) Unified thread sizes SIZE RANGE BLIND CAPTIVE NUTS Series No Thread Size Cage Length A Head Thickness T Hole Size X Minimum Screw Average Pull-Out Suggested Length Installation Torque BN21 M3 x mm 0.76mm /-0mm 9.5mm + Dim C 0.4Kn NM BN31 M4 x mm 0.76mm /0mm 12.7mm + Dim C 1.1Kn NM M5 x 0.8 BN41 M6 x mm 0.76mm /-0mm 15.9mm +Dim C 1.2Kn NM 27

28 THREADED INSERTS TYPES OF INSERT Inserts in our range are frequently categorised by the method of insertion. Threaded Inserts are used in plastics, wood and nonferrous metals to provide a thread that is stronger than would be possible by inserting a self-tapping screw directly into the material. Threaded inserts provide higher pull-out strength due to the fact that the outside diameter of the insert has a much larger contact area with the plastic, wood or metal than the equivalent self-tapping screw. In addition to strength, inserts provide a durable thread, which is important where the product has to be disassembled regularly for maintenance or adjustment. SELF TAPPING HEAT OR ULTRASONIC EXPANSION This is the most universal type and can be used in plastics, wood and nonferrous metals. Self-tapping inserts are available in brass, steel and stainless steel. This type is ideal for high volume applications in thermoplastics, but is only available in brass. These are mainly used in plastics and rely on the radial pressure exerted by the screw to lock the insert into position. SELF TAPPING INSERTS Self-tapping inserts are the most universal type as they can be used in the widest range of materials and have a high resistance to pull-out. They can be inserted into drilled or moulded holes manually using a threaded mandrel, by the use of a tapping head mounted on a pillar drill, or by using automatic tapping machines. The hole size is critical to the successful use of inserts. For each type of insert a specified hole size is given, but it should be understood that the lower end of the tolerance range is only applicable when the insert is to be installed in softer materials. For hardwood, hard plastics or aluminium, the top end of the range should normally be used. SERIES 121 Self-tapping Insert in steel, for use in wood, plywood, chipboard and MDF This series has a deep coarse-pitched outside thread to provide maximum pull-out strength. There is an internal cut-out (see drawing) to prevent wood particles impeding the screw. Lengths other than standard are available. Nominal Thread Size M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M16 Outside Diameter Length (mm) Recommended Min Hole Size

29 SERIES 125 Steel hex-drive self-tapping inserts for use in wood, plywood, chipboard and MDF This series is generally similar to Series 121, but is designed for insertion with an Allen key rather than a threaded mandrel. It does not have the thread cutout of Series 121. Nominal Thread Size M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 Outside Diameter Length (mm) Hex Socket SW4 SW5 SW6 SW8 SW10 Recommended Hole Size Min SERIES 127 Zinc Alloy insert for soft woods and chipboard This is a more economical alternative to Series 121 and 125, but does not provide the same pull-out strengths. It has a hex recess for easy assembly. Nominal Thread Size M5 M6 M8 M10 Length (mm) Recommended Min Hole Size SERIES 300 Self-tapping inserts with a fine external thread for use in harder materials This series is available in case hardened steel (plated zinc and yellow passivate), brass and stainless steel grade 303 or chrome stainless Mild Steel is available to special order. It is designed for used in aluminium and other non-ferrous metals, as well as plastics and thermosetting resins. The insert must always be inserted slotted end first, as the slot provides the cutting action to tap into the materials for which the insert is intended. Nominal Thread Size M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 External Thread Size M5 x 0.5 M6.5 x 0.75 M8 x 1 M10 x 1.5 M12 x 1.5 M14 x 1.5 M16 x 1.5 M18 x 1.5 M20 x 1.5 Length (mm) Recommended Min Hole Size

30 HEAT AND ULTRASONIC INSERTS Inserts of this type can be used only in thermoplastic materials. The insert is either pre-heated or uses heat generated by ultrasonic vibration to soften the walls of the hole as it is pressed into position. The softened plastic flows into the knurls and undercuts to lock the insert into place and provide performance levels similar to those of self-tapping inserts. This method of insertion permits an excellent productivity on high volume applications where suitable insertion equipment is available. SERIES 01 Brass inserts for heat or ultrasonic insertion into parallel holes This series, which is available in two standard lengths, combine diagonal knurls and undercuts to achieve the optimum balance of resistance to pull-out and torque loads. Nominal Thread Size M2 M2.5 M3 M3.5 M4 M5 M6 M8 External Diameter A Length L (mm) Short Long Recommended Hole Size Min SERIES 02 Headed inserts in brass, for heat or ultrasonic insertion into parallel holes This is the headed version of Series 01. It can be used in two ways; firstly to provide an electrical contact face (in which case a countersink will normally be needed) and secondly, where the design of the moulding permits, to be inserted from the back of the moulding to achieve a much higher pull-out strength. Nominal Thread Size M2 M2.5 M3 M3.5 M4 M5 M6 M8 External Diameter A Head Diameter H Head Thickness T Length L (mm) Short Long Recommended Hole Size Min

31 EXPANSION INSERTS Expansion inserts are an easy to assemble alternative to other types where a durable thread is required but the high pull-out resistance of self-tapping or heat/ultrasonic inserts is not essential. Expansion inserts are placed by hand into a hole of specified dimensions and it is the action of the screw on final assembly which locks the insert into place. They are designed for use in materials such as plastic which are sufficiently strong to resist the expansion of the insert but have enough ductility to allow the knurls to anchor themselves into the material. SERIES 81 (PARALLEL) AND SERIES 82 (HEADED) These are available in brass Nominal Thread Size M3 M3.5 M4 M5 M6 M8 Diameter A Head Diameter H Head Thickness T Length L (mm) Recommended Hole Size Min TO SPECIFY State the series no, thread size and type (if required) Eg Insert Series 81 M5 or Insert Series 02 M3 Short OTHER INSERTS We can supply other inserts not listed in this leaflet; Ultrasonic Inserts for tapered hole Series 32 Symmetrical Ultrasonic Inserts Series 11 Unified Thread Sizes 31

32 PARALLEL KEYS Parallel keys are stocked in C45k key steel having a minimum tensile strength of 60Kg/mm² and stainless steel grade A4. Our stock range is to DIN 6885A (2 round ends) and is made to minus tolerances (h9 on width and h11 on height). See page 35 for tolerance tables. Square ended keys or keys with one round end and one square end are also available and are identified as follows:- DIN 6885A / ISO 2491A Round Ended DIN 6885B / ISO 2491B Square Ended DIN 6885AB / ISO 2491AB One Round, One Square Ended TO SPECIFY State the standard and type, width, height, length and material Eg DIN 6885A 10 x 8 x 30 C45k SIZE RANGE PARALLEL KEYS* Parallel Keys, Width W DIN Height H Length * ALSO STOCKED IN INCH SIZES 32

33 WOODRUFF KEYS Woodruff Keys are supplied to DIN 6888 / ISO 3912 in C45k key steel and are made to minus tolerances (h9 on width and h12 on height). See page 35 for tolerance tables. TO SPECIFY State the standard, width and height Eg DIN x 5 SIZE RANGE WOODRUFF KEYS Width W Height H Length L Diameter (d2 x 2) * ALSO STOCKED IN INCH SIZES GIB HEAD KEYS These are stocked to DIN 6887 / ISO 2492 (1:100 Taper). TO SPECIFY State the standard, width, height and length Eg DIN x 7 x 50 Please note, the length is to be taken from under the head as shown in the diagram. 33

34 SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCTS KEY STEEL* We supply 1000mm and 300mm lengths of key steel in C45k material, with most sizes also being available in stainless steel grade A4. Width x Height Width x Height Width x Height Width x Height Width x Height Width x Height 2 x 2 7 x 7 12 x 8 16 x 7 20 x x 25 3 x 3 8 x 5 12 x x x x 10 4 x 4 8 x 7 12 x x x 9 28 x 16 5 x 3 8 x 8 14 x 6 18 x 7 22 x x 18 5 x 5 10 x 6 14 x 9 18 x x x 20 6 x 3 10 x 8 14 x x x 9 40 x 22 6 x 4 10 x x x x x 25 6 x 6 12 x 6 14 x x 8 25 x x 32 ROUND BAR* We offer a range of bar stock either in 1 metre lengths or cut to the required length. Other diameters may be available to order. Material Silver Steel Stainless 303S31 (A2) Stainless 316S11) Diameter Tolerance (mm) ± h9 & m6 h9 & m6 Diameters (mm) THREADED ROD We can offer threaded rod to DIN 975 in either 1 metre lengths or cut to the required length. Material Thread Size M3 M5 M8 M12 M16 M4 M6 M10 M14 M20 Mild Steel, Zinc Plated Grade 4.8 Mild Steel Grade 8.8 Stainless A2 AVAILABLE TO ORDER Other materials; Brass Stainless A4 Other threads UNC Imperial Sizes * ALSO STOCKED IN INCH SIZES 34

35 TECHNICAL DATA ISO STANDARDS REFERRED TO IN THIS CATALOGUE plus related standards which are available to special order (marked with *) ISO STANDARD DESCRIPTION EQUIVALENT BRITISH STANDARD (BS) EQUIVALENT DIN STANDARD 1234 Cotter Pins Parallel Dowels Taper Pins Clevis Pins Keys, Parallel Keys, Gib-Head Keys, Woodruff Parallel Dowels Extractable Dowels Extractable Taper Pins Grooved Pins, full length parallel groove GP Grooved Pins, half length reverse taper groove GP Grooved Pins, third length centre groove GP * Grooved Pins, half length centre groove GP Grooved Pins, full length taper groove GP Grooved Pins, half length taper groove GP * Grooved Pins, headed (round head) * Grooved Pins, headed (countersunk) Coiled Pins, heavy duty Standard specifying shear testing 8750 Coiled Pins, standard duty Coiled Pins, light duty Slotted Pins, heavy duty * Slotted Pins, light duty 7346 It should be noted that the BS and DIN standards shown are rarely identical to each other or to the ISO standards but are considered as equivalent. TOLERANCES REFERRED TO IN THIS CATALOGUE SIZE MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM VALUES m6 h6 h7 h8 h9 h11 h12 js 13 js 14 js 15 0 to 3 mm to 6 mm to 10 mm to 18 mm to 30 mm to 50 mm

36 CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS OF STEELS REFERRED TO IN THIS CATALOGUE CS 70 and C67 AISI 304 and WS WS Carbon steel which, after hardening and tempering, has excellent strength and fatigue resistance which makes them ideal for spring pins, both coiled and slotted. Austenitic stainless steel, unhardenable and with low magnetic permeability, used for both coiled and slotted spring pins where corrosion resistance is needed. Hardenable high carbon steel with chrome content used for throughhardened dowels in the metric range. WS and 303S31 (A2) Unhardenable austenitic stainless steel with low magnetic permeability used for dowels, grooved pins, taper pins and threaded spacers where corrosion resistant properties are required. WS and 316S11 (A4) Unhardenable austenitic stainless steel with low magnetic permeability, but with very high corrosion resistance used for dowels. 431S29 (C1) WS (9SMnPb28) S300 Pb AISI 1010 WS (C45k) Silver Steel to BS 1407 A hardenable martensitic stainless steel used for dowels requiring the maximum shear strength, combined with corrosion resistance. Leaded mild steel used for dowels, taper pins and grooved pins. Leaded mild steel used for threaded spacers. Low carbon steel used for roll-formed clearance spacers. Standard Key steel with a minimum tensile strength of 60 Kg/mm². A through-hardenable high carbon steel used for dowels and small turned parts. Type of Steel Carbon C Manganese Mn Phosphorous P Sulphur S Silicon Si Chrome Cr CS AISI WS S WS WS WS S S WS S300 Pb AISI Silver Steel WS NB All values are as a percentage % Vanadium V Lead Pb Nickel Ni Molybdenum Mo Titanium Ti 5xC Min

37 DOUBLE SHEAR STRENGTHS FOR PINS AND DOWELS Double Shear figures serve mainly to compare the relative strengths of different types of pin, or different diameters of the same type of pin. The conditions prevailing in a given application usually differ from test conditions. The test itself is carried out according to ISO 8749 and records the maximum load the pin will withstand before fracture. In practise, manufacturers figures provide the minimum load without any safety margin. Shear Test Block It is important to note that figures given based on testing to ISO 8749 do not allow for the effect of dynamic (shock) loads or bending moments. Specifically the test stipulates the following restrictions: - The clearance between the two pieces of the test block must not exceed 0.15 mm in order to maintain a straight line of shear. This is important in that in an assembly where the holes in the mating components are deeply countersunk, (even if the components themselves are flush) there will not be a straight line of shear and the resulting bending moment will reduce the shear strength. SHEAR TESTING FIXTURE HARDENED SHEAR BLOCK The shear planes must be at least one pin diameter from the end of the pin, and at least two diameters apart. The load must not be applied at a rate in excess of 13mm/min. In other words this is a test for static shear loads, not dynamic. PIN LOAD HARDENED SUPPORT BLOCK Consequently shear figures are a design guideline and not a guarantee of performance. The figures given elsewhere in this catalogue are for double shear applications. Where a pin is used in single shear, the values should be halved. Where an engineering application includes conditions that are not covered by the ISO 8749 test, the following guidelines may be used. Where there are dynamic loads, a coiled pin will perform better due to its shock-absorbing features. Where there is a bending moment of some significance a hardened solid pin is preferable, either through hardened for maximum shear strength or case hardened where less shear strength but more resistance to bending moments is required. Where there is a high level of vibration, a grooved pin will have the maximum retention provided it is of the full-length parallel grooved type (DIN 1473). 37