Value Collection SF043060 Precision Dowel Pin Grade 8

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION SF043060 is a precision dowel pin manufactured from Grade 8 alloy steel to ASME B18.8.2 standards. It measures 0.5 inches in diameter and 2.5 inches in overall length, with a diameter tolerance of 0.0002 inches for tight, repeatable alignment. Hardness is rated at 50-58 HRC, delivering the wear resistance required for high-load locating and alignment applications. One end is beveled for easier insertion; the opposite end is rounded. Double-shear breaking strength is rated at 51,000 pounds. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and mechanical assemblers install this type of fastener in precision fixturing, jigs, molds, and machine components where exact part location is critical.

This dowel pin is suited for use in manufacturing, maintenance, and repair environments where close-tolerance alignment between mated components is required. Typical applications include locating machine bases, aligning die sets, and securing fixture plates in production tooling. The ASME B18.8.2 standard ensures dimensional consistency across replacement and interchangeable-part scenarios. Minimum order quantity is 10 pins; each package contains 1 pin.

Key Features

• Grade 8 alloy steel construction with 50-58 HRC hardness for high wear resistance
• Diameter tolerance of 0.0002 inches for precise, repeatable locating fits
• Double-shear breaking strength rated at 51,000 pounds
• One beveled end and one rounded end for controlled, damage-free insertion
• Manufactured to ASME B18.8.2 dimensional standard

Compatibility

Designed as a precision locating pin for use in fixtures, jigs, dies, molds, and mechanical assemblies requiring a 0.5-inch nominal diameter ASME B18.8.2-compliant dowel pin.

Installation Notes

Dowel pins of this type are pressed or driven into reamed holes sized to the appropriate interference or transition fit; do not install in drilled or unfinished holes. Power down and de-energize or de-pressurize any equipment before disassembling mated components. Use a pin press or arbor press to avoid damaging the pin or bore surfaces. Consult applicable machinery standards and shop drawings for correct hole tolerance and fit class before installation.