🔧 Functions
Fastening: Securely joining components together.
Locating: Ensuring accurate positioning of parts during assembly.
Safety: Acting as a sacrificial element in overload conditions to protect other components.
🧰 Common Types
Dowel Pins: Cylindrical pins used for precise alignment.
Taper Pins: Conical pins that provide a tight fit and are easy to remove.
Cotter Pins: Bent pins used to lock other fasteners in place.
Spring Pins: Hollow, slotted pins that exert a spring force for secure fastening.
Shear Pins: Designed to fail under specific loads to protect machinery.
🏭 Applications
Automotive: Connecting engine and transmission components.
Aerospace: Ensuring precise alignment in aircraft assemblies.
Manufacturing: Used in jigs, fixtures, and machinery.
Electronics: Aligning and securing circuit boards and components.