When it comes to assembly operations, not all pins are created equal. Press-fit pins are engineered fasteners held in an assembly by the frictional forces and interference fit between pin and part.

Coiled Spring Pins are manufactured with a seam which is much better for hinges than the gap or slot of Slotted Spring Pins. A large percentage of Coiled Pins are used in hinges and the unique seam ...

Hinges are ubiquitous mechanical components and, typically, engineers are most familiar with those with a solid pin. Many may not know, however, that a leading use of coiled-spring pins is in hinges ...

One of the primary benefits of using a Coiled Spring Pin to affix a hub or gear to a shaft is the Coiled Pin’s ability to prevent hole damage. Another benefit is that the Coiled Pin absorbs wider hole ...