Value Collection 34854X Taper Pin Size 6 3in Steel

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 34854X is a Size 6 uncoated steel taper pin manufactured to ANSI/ASME B18.8.2 standards. Taper pins are precision-fastening components used to secure hubs, collars, and other mating parts onto shafts, providing a reliable, self-locking connection through their conical geometry. This pin is machined from C-12L14 steel and measures 3 inches overall length, with a small end diameter of 0.2786 inches and a large end diameter of 0.341 inches. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians install taper pins in mechanical assemblies where repeatable alignment and easy disassembly are required.

This taper pin is suited for use in light-to-medium duty mechanical assemblies found in industrial machinery, conveyor systems, pump assemblies, and general fabrication applications. The Size 6 designation conforms to the ANSI/ASME B18.8.2 taper pin series, making it a direct fit in any reamed hole drilled and finished to that standard. It is commonly installed in both OEM manufacturing and field maintenance environments by machinists and mechanical trades professionals.

Key Features

• Size 6 taper pin conforming to ANSI/ASME B18.8.2 dimensional standards
• Machined from C-12L14 steel for consistent machinability and dimensional accuracy
• Uncoated finish suitable for standard indoor mechanical applications
• 3 inches overall length with small end diameter of 0.2786 inches and large end diameter of 0.341 inches
• Minimum diameter tolerance of -0.0007 inches and maximum diameter tolerance of 0.0013 inches for precise fitment
• Self-locking taper geometry eliminates the need for additional retention hardware in many applications

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Size 6 ANSI/ASME B18.8.2 taper pin for use in any tapered hole reamed to the corresponding Size 6 taper pin specification.

Installation Notes

Taper pins are installed by machinists or millwrights using a properly sized taper pin reamer to prepare the mating hole before driving the pin into place. De-energize and lock out all machinery before installation or removal. Pins are typically driven with a hammer and pin punch; use a punch sized to the small end diameter to avoid mushrooming the pin tip during removal. Never force an oversized pin into an improperly reamed hole, as this can crack the hub or collar.