Electro Hardware ETPS-187-16 Self Clinching Pilot Pin

Product Description

The ELECTRO HARDWARE ETPS-187-16 is a self clinching pilot pin designed for precise alignment in sheet metal assemblies and fabricated panels. Measuring 0.27 inches in diameter and 1 inch in length, this pin presses permanently into a punched or drilled hole in the host sheet, creating a fixed, flush-mounted alignment post. It is manufactured from 300 series stainless steel with a passivated finish for corrosion resistance. The tapered end guides mating components into position during assembly. This pin is installed by fabricators, sheet metal technicians, and mechanical assemblers working in enclosure, panel, and chassis production.

The ETPS-187-16 is suited for use in electrical enclosures, control panels, HVAC equipment cabinets, and other fabricated metal assemblies where repeatable component alignment is required. The self clinching design allows installation from a single side of the sheet, making it practical for blind assemblies where rear access is restricted. Each package contains 25 pins, with a minimum order quantity of 1 package.

Key Features

• Self clinching design installs permanently from one side of the host sheet
• Tapered end guides mating parts into alignment during assembly
• 300 series stainless steel construction for strength and corrosion resistance
• Passivated finish provides additional protection against oxidation
• 0.27 inch diameter and 1 inch length suit standard panel alignment applications
• Packaged in quantities of 25 per unit

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard fitment self clinching pilot pin for sheet metal panels and fabricated enclosures meeting inch-system hole specifications for a 0.27 inch diameter pin.

Installation Notes

Self clinching pilot pins are installed by pressing them into a properly sized hole in the host sheet using a hydraulic or arbor press — never a hammer, which can deform the clinching geometry. Power down all equipment and discharge any stored energy before servicing panels or enclosures that contain live circuits. Hole size and sheet thickness must meet the manufacturer specification for the clinching action to hold correctly. Follow applicable fabrication standards and local codes for panel and enclosure construction.