What are locating pins?

Locating pins are essential components used in factory automation to achieve precise alignment and positioning of workpieces during assembly and machining processes. These pins are inserted into precision holes or bushings to establish accurate alignment and prevent movement or misalignment of parts.

What are the main benefits of using locating pins?

The use of locating pins offers several benefits in factory automation. They ensure accurate and repeatable positioning, improving the overall quality and consistency of assembled products. Locating pins also enhance productivity by reducing assembly time and minimizing errors. They provide stability and prevent movement or shifting of components, resulting in better alignment and fit. Additionally, locating pins help to maintain proper tolerances and ensure efficient machining processes.

What are the different types of locating pins?

There are various types of locating pins, including dowel locating pins and conical locating pins. Dowel locating pins have a cylindrical shape and are commonly used for precise alignment in fixtures. Conical locating pins feature a tapered design, allowing for self-centering and enhanced stability.

What materials are locating pins made from?

Locating pins are typically made from durable and corrosion-resistant materials such as hardened steel, stainless steel, or tungsten carbide. The choice of material depends on the specific application requirements, including load capacity, environmental conditions, and desired longevity.

How do I install and use locating pins effectively?

To install locating pins, align the pin with the pre-drilled hole or bushing and gently insert it until it is securely in place. Ensure that the pin fits snugly and does not protrude excessively. When using locating pins, it is essential to follow the design specifications and guidelines provided by the manufacturer. Proper maintenance, including periodic cleaning and lubrication, can also help ensure optimal performance and longevity of locating pins.

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Locating Pins（Surface Treatment：Buffed）

Locating pins, essential in many industries, including the design and assembly of fixtures, play an invaluable role in achieving the precise alignment and positioning of workpieces. These locating pins come in several types, including dowel locating pins and conical locating pins.Dowel locating pins are characterized by their cylindrical shape. They are frequently utilized in fixtures to ensure pinpoint accuracy in alignment. On the other hand, the conical locating pins sport a tapered design that paves the way for self-centering and enhanced stability, making them a popular choice among professionals.When selecting locating pins for fixtures, it's crucial to take into account various factors. These include size, the material they're made from, and the specific tolerance requirements of your project. Additionally, locating pin design calculations are often performed to confirm that the pins can endure anticipated loads while maintaining their essential alignment.Alongside locating pins, bushings are commonly used in fixtures. These components provide extra support and significantly reduce friction between the components that mate. In many scenarios, the combination of locating pins and bushings is a winning strategy. This dynamic duo ensures precise positioning, improves assembly efficiency, and boosts the overall quality of the final product across a wide range of manufacturing applications.Whether you're a seasoned professional or just getting started in the industry, understanding the function of locating pins and bushings can greatly enhance the precision and efficiency of your assembly processes.

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Insertion Guide Tip Shape
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- Taper R
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- Spherical
- Flat
- Ball End
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Insertion Guide Specifications
- Not Provided
- With Screw Mount Hole
- With Hex Socket
- With Flathead Slot
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Mounting Side Shape
- Straight (Press-Fit)
- Tapped
- Threaded
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Surface Treatment
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- Black Oxide
- Electroless Nickel Plating
- Hard Chrome Plating
- Buffed
- Hard Chrome Plating + Buffed
- Anodize
- Polishing
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Heat Treatment
- Not Provided
- Carburized
- Directly Quenching
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Material
- Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Resin
- Aluminum
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Insertion Guide Outer Dia. D1(mm)
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5

6

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8

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11

12

12.2

13

13.5

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15

16

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24

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25

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28

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50
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Insertion Guide Tolerance
-0.01/-0.05

-0.01/-0.02

0/-0.3

0/-0.2

0/-0.1

0/-0.05

0/-0.02

0/-0.01

0/-0.005

±0.002

0.005/0

±0.02

0.02/0

g6

h6

m6

p6

h7

H8

h9
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Mounting Side Outer Dia. d(Ø)
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2

3

4

5

6

6S

6T

7

8

8S

8T

9.9

10

10S

10T

11.9

12

12S

12T

13

13T

13.9

14

15

15.9

16

16S

16T

18

19

19.9

20

20T

22

24

25

30

32

38

39

40

46

48

50

56

58
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Mounting Side Tolerance
-0.01/-0.03

0/-0.3

0/-0.2

0/-0.05

0/-0.02

0/-0.01

0/-0.005

±0.002

0.005/0

0.012/0.007

±0.2

g6

h6

m6

n6

p6

h7
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- Locating Pins - Sphere Large Head (Tapped) from MISUMI.
- Sphere Large Head with the shape designed to be mounted from back using bolts. Improved maintainability compared to Press Fit Type.
- The material of locating pin can be selected 3 types, steel SKS3 Equivalent, stainless steel SUS304, SUS440C or 13Cr stainless.
- Polished, centering hole is sometimes not available for SUS304.
- SUS440C or 13Cr stainless has an identification groove at any position on D part.
- The spherical head may be polished.

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- The Sphere Head can prevent the mating material from being scratched even when you insert by sliding horizontally against the pin end.
- The material of locating pin can be selected 3 types, steel SKS3 Equivalent, stainless steel SUS304, SUS440C or 13Cr stainless.
- Polished, centering hole is sometimes not available for SUS304.
- SUS440C or 13Cr stainless has an identification groove at any position on D part.
- Insertion guide tip shape can be selected 2 types, round, and diamond.

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- Locating Pins - Sphere Large Head (Threaded) from MISUMI.
- Sphere Large Head, Threaded + Lock Nut Type. Improved maintainability compared to Press Fit Type.
- Polished, Centering hole is sometimes not available for SUS304.
- SUS440C or 13Cr stainless has an identification groove at any position on D part.
- The tightening torque (ref. value) for hardened products is strength class 8.8. Not applicable when using locking materials or lock washers.
- Provided 3 options of alteration, Sphere tip (RC), Wrench Hole Machining (LAC), or Wrench Flats (SC).

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Locating Pins - Shouldered - Tapered, Shoulder Thickness Configurable - Press Fit

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- Locating Pins - Shouldered - Tapered, Shoulder Thickness Configurable - Press Fit from MISUMI.
- Sphere Large Head with each dimension configurable. The tolerances on both ends are also configurable.
- The material of pin can be selected 3 types, steel SKS3 Equivalent, stainless steel SUS304, SUS440C or 13Cr stainless.
- Hard Chrome Plating and buff finished products are not available in Precision Grade Tolerance.
- SUS440C or 13Cr stainless has an identification groove at any position on D part.
- Polishing and centering hole is sometimes not available for SUS304.
- When the P dimension is small, a centering hole will cause the sphere section to become small.

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- Locating Pins - Sphere Small Head (Press Fit) from MISUMI.
- The Sphere Head can prevent the mating material from being scratched even when you insert by sliding horizontally against the pin end.
- The material of locating pin can be selected 3 types, steel SKS3 Equivalent, stainless steel SUS304, SUS440C or 13Cr stainless.
- Polished, centering hole is sometimes not available for SUS304.
- SUS440C or 13Cr stainless has an identification groove at any position on D part.
- Insertion guide tip shape can be selected 2 types, round, and diamond.

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Locating Pins - Shouldered - Tapered, Shoulder Thickness Configurable - Tapped

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- Locating Pins - Shouldered - Tapered, Shoulder Thickness Configurable – Tapped from MISUMI.
- Sphere Large Head with each dimension configurable. The tolerances on both ends are also configurable.
- The material of pin can be selected 3 types, steel SKS3 Equivalent, stainless steel SUS304, SUS440C or 13Cr stainless.
- Hard Chrome Plating and buff finished products are not available in Precision Grade Tolerance.
- SUS440C or 13Cr stainless has an identification groove at any position on D part.
- Polishing and centering hole is sometimes not available for SUS304.

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Locating Pins - Shouldered - Tapered, Shoulder Thickness Configurable - Threaded

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- Locating Pins - Shouldered - Tapered, Shoulder Thickness Configurable – Threaded from MISUMI.
- Sphere Large Head with each dimension configurable. The tolerances on both ends are also configurable.
- The material of pin can be selected 3 types, steel SKS3 Equivalent, stainless steel SUS304, SUS440C or 13Cr stainless.
- Hard Chrome Plating and buff finished products are not available in Precision Grade Tolerance.
- SUS440C or 13Cr stainless has an identification groove at any position on D part.
- Polishing and centering hole is sometimes not available for SUS304.

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Stepped Positioning Pin PJP

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A stepped type positioning pin with different dimensional tolerance at both ends.
[Features]
· A parallel pin used for positioning.
· Use in combination with PJA/PJB bushing for positioning pin.
[Applications]
· Ideal for positioning work.

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Product Series	Locating Pins - Sphere Large Head (Tapped)	Locating Pins - Sphere Large Head (Press Fit)	Locating Pins - Sphere Large Head (Threaded)	Locating Pins - Shouldered - Tapered, Shoulder Thickness Configurable - Press Fit	Locating Pins - Sphere Small Head (Press Fit)	Locating Pins - Shouldered - Tapered, Shoulder Thickness Configurable - Tapped	Locating Pins - Shouldered - Tapered, Shoulder Thickness Configurable - Threaded	Locating Pins Small Head Round Tapered	Stepped Positioning Pin PJP	Locating Pins- Large Head
CAD	2D / 3D	2D / 3D	2D / 3D	2D / 3D	2D / 3D	2D / 3D	2D / 3D	2D / 3D	2D / 3D	2D / 3D
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Days to Ship	4 Day(s)	4 Day(s)	4 Day(s)	4 Day(s)	4 Day(s)	4 Day(s)	8 Day(s)	5 Day(s)	Same day	8 Day(s)
Basic Shape	Large Head	Large Head	Large Head	Large Head	Small Head	Large Head	Large Head	Small Head	Straight / Air Vent	Large Head
Insertion Guide Tip Shape	Round / Diamond	Round / Diamond	Round / Diamond	Round / Diamond	Round / Diamond	Round / Diamond	Round / Diamond	Round	Round	Round
Insertion Guide Tip Type	Spherical	Spherical	Spherical	Spherical	Spherical	Spherical	Spherical	Round Tapered	Flat	Tapered
Insertion Guide Specifications	Not Provided	Not Provided	Not Provided	Not Provided	Not Provided	Not Provided	Not Provided	Not Provided	Not Provided	Not Provided
Mounting Side Shape	Tapped	Straight (Press-Fit)	Threaded	Straight (Press-Fit)	Straight (Press-Fit)	Tapped	Threaded	Straight (Press-Fit)	Straight (Press-Fit)	Threaded
Surface Treatment	Buffed	Buffed	Buffed	Buffed	Buffed	Buffed	Buffed	Buffed	Buffed	Buffed
Heat Treatment	Directly Quenching	Directly Quenching	Directly Quenching	Directly Quenching	Directly Quenching	Directly Quenching	Directly Quenching	Directly Quenching	Not Provided	Directly Quenching
Material	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel / Stainless Steel	Steel	Steel	Stainless Steel
Insertion Guide Outer Dia. D1(mm)	5.5 ～ 30	5.5 ～ 30	5.5 ～ 30	5 ～ 30	2 ～ 20	5 ～ 30	5.5 ～ 30	-	3 ～ 12	6 ～ 30
Insertion Guide Tolerance	0/-0.01	0/-0.01	0/-0.01	0/-0.01 ～ h7	0/-0.01	0/-0.01 ～ h7	0/-0.01 ～ h7	0/-0.01	h7	0/-0.01
Mounting Side Outer Dia. d(Ø)	5 ～ 20T	5 ～ 20	5 ～ 20	5 ～ 20	5 ～ 20	5 ～ 20T	5 ～ 20	5 ～ 20	3 ～ 12	5 ～ 20
Mounting Side Tolerance	g6	m6 ～ p6	g6	g6 ～ h7	m6 ～ p6	g6 ～ h7	g6 ～ h7	p6	-0.01/-0.03	g6 ～ p6

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Question: What are locating pins?: Answer: Locating pins are essential components used in factory automation to achieve precise alignment and positioning of workpieces during assembly and machining processes. These pins are inserted into precision holes or bushings to establish accurate alignment and prevent movement or misalignment of parts.
Question: What are the main benefits of using locating pins?: Answer: The use of locating pins offers several benefits in factory automation. They ensure accurate and repeatable positioning, improving the overall quality and consistency of assembled products. Locating pins also enhance productivity by reducing assembly time and minimizing errors. They provide stability and prevent movement or shifting of components, resulting in better alignment and fit. Additionally, locating pins help to maintain proper tolerances and ensure efficient machining processes.
Question: What are the different types of locating pins?: Answer: There are various types of locating pins, including dowel locating pins and conical locating pins. Dowel locating pins have a cylindrical shape and are commonly used for precise alignment in fixtures. Conical locating pins feature a tapered design, allowing for self-centering and enhanced stability.
Question: What materials are locating pins made from?: Answer: Locating pins are typically made from durable and corrosion-resistant materials such as hardened steel, stainless steel, or tungsten carbide. The choice of material depends on the specific application requirements, including load capacity, environmental conditions, and desired longevity.
Question: How do I install and use locating pins effectively?: Answer: To install locating pins, align the pin with the pre-drilled hole or bushing and gently insert it until it is securely in place. Ensure that the pin fits snugly and does not protrude excessively. When using locating pins, it is essential to follow the design specifications and guidelines provided by the manufacturer. Proper maintenance, including periodic cleaning and lubrication, can also help ensure optimal performance and longevity of locating pins.