Value Collection -34854-3 Taper Pin Size 6 Steel

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION -34854-3 is a Size 6 steel taper pin designed for secure, self-locking connections in mechanical assemblies. The pin features a small end diameter of 0.2162 inches and a large end diameter of 0.341 inches, with a 6-inch overall length. Manufactured from C-12L14 steel in an uncoated finish, it meets ANSI/ASME B18.8.2 dimensional standards. Taper pins are used by machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians to lock hubs, collars, and levers to shafts, providing precise and repeatable alignment without fasteners that can loosen under vibration.

This taper pin is suited for general industrial, agricultural, and mechanical maintenance applications where a reliable, removable pin connection is required. The Size 6 designation corresponds to a standard taper that allows controlled insertion and extraction using a taper pin reamer and pin punch. It is appropriate for both light and moderate-load assemblies in shop fabrication and field repair scenarios.

Key Features

• Size 6 taper pin conforming to ANSI/ASME B18.8.2 standards
• Small end diameter of 0.2162 inches with a minimum diameter tolerance of 0.0007 inches and maximum of 0.0013 inches
• Large end diameter of 0.341 inches for a self-locking taper fit
• 6-inch overall length suitable for moderate shaft and hub thicknesses
• C-12L14 steel construction with uncoated finish for direct installation or field finishing
• Sold in a package of 10 pins per order unit

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Size 6 taper pin replacement or new-installation component for mechanical assemblies requiring ANSI/ASME B18.8.2-compliant taper pin connections.

Installation Notes

Taper pin installation is typically performed by machinists or millwrights using a properly sized taper pin reamer to prepare the mating hole before driving the pin. Always de-energize and lock out the machine before servicing any shaft or hub assembly. Drive the pin in from the small end using a pin punch and hammer, and verify the pin seats firmly without excessive protrusion. Removal requires a correctly sized pin punch applied to the small end to press or drive the pin free.