Gibraltar CP4288-G Soft Core Pin 0.5 in Dia 10 in Oal Steel

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR CP4288-G is a soft core drive pin used in precision assembly, tooling, and fixturing applications across industrial and mechanical trades. It features a 0.5-inch pin diameter and a 10-inch overall length, with a 0.75-inch head diameter and 0.25-inch head height that provide positive seating against workpiece surfaces. The pin body is 9.75 inches long and is constructed from steel with a soft hardness grade, making it suitable for applications where the pin must be driven, staked, or removed without damaging mating components. Machinists, toolmakers, and maintenance technicians are the primary installers of this type of fastening component.

This soft core pin is suited for use in jigs, fixtures, dies, and machine components where a driven or press-fit locating or retention pin is required. The soft steel construction allows the pin to be cut, drilled, or machined in place after installation, which is common in custom fixture builds and tooling setups in manufacturing and industrial maintenance environments. The headed design helps control insertion depth and prevents the pin from passing through a through-hole installation.

Key Features

• 0.5-inch pin diameter for medium-duty locating and retention applications
• 10-inch overall length provides reach for deep fixture or tooling installations
• 0.75-inch head diameter with 0.25-inch head height for controlled seating depth
• Soft steel construction allows machining, cutting, or staking after installation
• 9.75-inch usable pin length suits a wide range of through-depth requirements
• Steel material provides durability under moderate load and repeated handling

Compatibility

Designed as a standard soft core drive pin for use in tooling, jigs, fixtures, and industrial machine components requiring a 0.5-inch diameter headed pin with a 10-inch overall length.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by machinists, toolmakers, or industrial maintenance technicians using a press, mallet, or driving tool appropriate to the application. Ensure the receiving bore is clean and correctly sized before driving the pin to avoid galling or bore damage. Soft core pins may be cut to length or drilled after installation; use appropriate cutting tools and secure the workpiece properly. Follow applicable workplace safety and machinery lockout procedures before servicing any assembly that contains this component.