Value Collection 34853X Size 6 Steel Taper Pin 2.5in Oal

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 34853X is a Size 6 uncoated steel taper pin manufactured to ANSI/ASME B18.8.2 standards. It features a small end diameter of 0.289 inches and a large end diameter of 0.341 inches, with an overall length of 2.5 inches. The pin is machined from Grade C-12L14 steel, a free-machining carbon steel that delivers consistent dimensional accuracy and surface finish. Taper pins of this type are used to secure hubs, collars, and other components to shafts in assemblies where precise alignment and positive locking are required. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and assembly workers are the primary installers.

This taper pin is suited for use in mechanical assemblies across general industrial, manufacturing, and maintenance environments. Typical applications include securing gear hubs to shafts, locking levers to actuator rods, and aligning mating components in jigs and fixtures. The tapered geometry creates a self-locking fit when driven into a reamed taper hole, eliminating the need for additional fasteners in many assembly configurations. This pin is appropriate for light-to-moderate load applications where easy disassembly is occasionally required.

Key Features

• Size 6 taper pin with 0.289-inch small end diameter and 0.341-inch large end diameter
• Overall length of 2.5 inches for use in standard Size 6 reamed taper holes
• Grade C-12L14 free-machining steel construction for consistent tolerances
• Uncoated finish — suitable for dry or lightly lubricated assemblies
• Manufactured to ANSI/ASME B18.8.2 dimensional standards
• Minimum diameter tolerance of -0.0007 inches, maximum of 0.0013 inches for precise fitment

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard-fit taper pin for any mechanical assembly requiring a Size 6 taper pin hole reamed to ANSI/ASME B18.8.2 specifications.

Installation Notes

Taper pins are installed by machinists or maintenance technicians using a tapered reamer to prepare the mating hole before driving the pin. Always ream the taper hole to the correct Size 6 specification before installation to ensure proper seating and load transfer. Drive the pin with a pin punch and hammer or press; never force an oversized pin into an undersized hole. Remove power and lock out all energy sources on the equipment before servicing any shaft or hub assembly.