Dayton Lamina 5-1026-1 Guide Post 1.25 in Od 6.5 in Oal

Product Description

The DAYTON LAMINA 5-1026-1 is a press-fit friction guide post used in die sets and stamping tooling applications. It measures 1.25 inches in outside diameter and 6.5 inches in overall length. The post is manufactured from hardened steel with a chrome-plated finish, providing wear resistance and dimensional stability under repeated cycling loads. This component is installed by tool and die makers, press room technicians, and precision machining professionals who require consistent alignment in progressive, compound, or blanking die assemblies.

This guide post is suited for use in metalworking press tooling where a friction-fit post-and-bushing system is specified. The press-fit attachment method allows the post to be driven or pressed directly into a die shoe or plate without additional fasteners. It is commonly found in production stamping environments, tool rooms, and manufacturing facilities operating mechanical or hydraulic presses. Installations typically pair this post with a matching guide bushing to maintain precise alignment between upper and lower die components throughout the press stroke.

Key Features

• Press-fit attachment for secure, fastener-free installation into die shoes or plates
• Friction post design compatible with standard post-and-bushing die set systems
• 1.25 inch outside diameter for positive alignment in medium-duty die sets
• 6.5 inch overall length suits a range of shut heights and die stack dimensions
• Hardened steel construction resists wear and deformation under cyclic press loads
• Chrome-plated finish provides corrosion resistance and a smooth bearing surface

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit component for die sets requiring a press-fit friction guide post with a 1.25 inch body diameter and 6.5 inch overall length.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by qualified tool and die technicians using a hydraulic or arbor press to seat the post to the specified interference fit depth. Ensure all press energy is isolated and the ram is blocked before working inside any die set. The post should be inspected for surface damage or out-of-round condition before pressing in, as a compromised post surface can damage the mating bushing bore. Consult the die set manufacturer specifications for recommended press-fit tolerances before assembly.