Value Collection MSC67702167X Taper Pin Size 5 3in Stainless

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MSC67702167X is a Size 5 stainless steel taper pin manufactured to ANSI/ASME B18.8.2 standards. The pin measures 3 inches in overall length with a small end diameter of 0.2266 inches and a large end diameter of 0.289 inches. Constructed from 18-8 Grade 303 stainless steel with a passivated finish, it delivers corrosion resistance in demanding environments. Taper pins are precision fasteners used to align and secure mating components such as hubs, collars, and shafts. Installation and removal is straightforward with standard pin punches and reamers. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians are the primary installers of this type of fastener.

This taper pin is suited for light to medium-duty mechanical assemblies where reliable, removable shaft-to-hub connections are required. The passivated 303 stainless steel construction makes it appropriate for applications involving moisture, mild chemicals, or food-adjacent environments where carbon steel fasteners would be unsuitable. It is used in industrial machinery, pump assemblies, conveyor systems, and general mechanical fabrication where precise, repeatable alignment is critical.

Key Features

• Size 5 taper pin conforming to ANSI/ASME B18.8.2 dimensional standards
• 3 inches overall length with 0.2266 inch small end and 0.289 inch large end diameters
• Grade 303 18-8 stainless steel provides corrosion resistance in wet or chemical-exposure environments
• Passivated finish removes surface iron and enhances stainless steel corrosion performance
• Diameter tolerance range: -0.0007 inches minimum to +0.0013 inches maximum for precise fitment
• Sold individually, allowing single-unit replacement without bulk purchase

Compatibility

Designed as a standard ANSI/ASME B18.8.2 Size 5 taper pin for use in any mechanical assembly specifying this standard size and stainless steel material grade.

Installation Notes

Taper pins are installed by machinists or maintenance technicians using a tapered reamer to prepare the mating hole, followed by driving the pin in with a hammer and pin punch until seated. Always de-energize and lock out equipment before servicing any assembly containing taper pins. Do not reuse a taper pin that shows deformation, corrosion, or has been driven out multiple times, as dimensional integrity may be compromised. Removal requires a pin punch applied to the small end to drive the pin back through the hole.