Value Collection MSC67552281X Size 8 Steel Taper Pin 2 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MSC67552281X is a Size 8 taper pin machined from C-12L14 steel with no coating applied. Taper pins are precision-fastening components used to lock hubs, collars, and mechanical assemblies onto shafts or through bored holes. This pin measures 2 inches overall length with a small end diameter of 0.4504 inches and a large end diameter of 0.492 inches. The tapered geometry creates a self-locking fit when driven into a reamed hole, eliminating the need for additional retention hardware. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians install these pins during equipment assembly and repair work.

This taper pin is suited for use in light-to-medium duty mechanical assemblies where positive shaft-to-hub registration is required. Typical applications include machine tool fixtures, gear and pulley mounting, agricultural equipment linkages, and general industrial assemblies. The C-12L14 free-machining steel grade provides good surface finish and dimensional consistency, making it appropriate for standard load conditions in both OEM manufacturing and field maintenance situations. It is sold in a minimum order quantity of 5 pieces per order, with 1 pin per package unit.

Key Features

• Size 8 taper per ANSI/ASME B18.8.2 standard for consistent fitment with reamed taper pin holes
• C-12L14 free-machining steel construction for precise dimensional tolerances
• Uncoated finish — suitable for dry or lightly lubricated installations
• 2 inches overall length with small end diameter of 0.4504 inches and large end diameter of 0.492 inches
• Diameter tolerance range: -0.0007 inches minimum to +0.0013 inches maximum
• Self-locking tapered geometry eliminates the need for additional retention hardware

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard taper pin for mechanical assemblies requiring a Size 8 taper pin conforming to ANSI/ASME B18.8.2 specifications.

Installation Notes

Taper pins are installed by machinists or maintenance technicians using a properly sized taper pin reamer to prepare the receiving hole before driving the pin. Always de-energize and lock out the equipment before servicing any shaft or hub assembly. Drive the pin using a pin driver or hammer from the small end toward the large end until seated firmly. Removal is performed by driving from the large end back through the assembly.