26 Guide Pin Manufacturers in 2023
This section provides an overview for guide pins as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 26 guide pin manufacturers and their company rankings.
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What Is a Guide Pin?
A guide pin is a pin that is attached to a die and serves as a guide when a printed circuit board (PCB) is trial-cut.
They are mainly attached to the lower part of the die and used to set the PCB in the die.
A guide pin is attached to the lower part of the die and is used to hold the PCB in place when it is set in the die.
Without the guide pin, the PCB would be misaligned when it is set in the mold.
The number of guide pin may vary depending on the PCB specifications, such as two or three pins on the mold.
Uses of Guide Pins
Guide pins are important pins attached to the die to serve as guides when test cutting/punching PCBs.
The following describes the uses of guide pins.
There are cases where two or three guide pins are attached to the die.
When two guide pins are installed, they are used on a single-sided PCB. Guide pins are installed on the diagonal. Sometimes referred to as the main guide.
When three guide pins are installed, they are used for double-sided and multi-layered PCBs.
The purpose of the three guide pins is to prevent the board from being pulled out from the opposite side, since it is a double-sided board.
The guide pins are placed on opposite sides of the board, and the other guide pins are placed in a right-angled triangle position.
The third pin is sometimes called a sub-guide pin.
Principle of Guide Pins
Guide pins are important pins that are attached to the die to serve as guides during the trial punching of printed circuit boards (PCBs).
The following is a description of guide pins specifications and applications.
Since guide pins are important pins that serve as guides, they must be made of materials that are resistant to abrasion.
SKH51 high-speed "tool steel" is mainly used as the material.
SKH51 is used as a wear-resistant material because of its resistance to heat.
The tip of the guide pins is rounded to prevent damage to the printed circuit board when it is set in the die.
The R shape is used to prevent damage to the PCB when the PCB is set in the mold.
The thickness of the printed circuit board changes, and the guide pins insertion hole (guide hole) between the guide pins and the printed circuit board (guide holes) are changed.
The thinner the PCB, the greater the vibration between the guide pins and the guide hole.
This is because there will be a discrepancy in the conformity of the guide pin hole and the outer shape of the printed circuit board.
As the PCB becomes thinner, the gap between the guide pins and the PCB should be reduced to improve conformity.
List of 26 Guide Pin Manufacturers
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Ready Technology, Inc.
Guide Pins
Company Overview
READY Technology is the North American operation of a worldwide network of factories and branch offices and is based in Dayton, Ohio. The company manufactures and distributes components to the global metal stamping, plastic mold, and automation industries. The company is ISO 9001 certified and operates through the READY brand as well as Acrotech, Amcor, Associated Raymond Spring, and other brand names. The company’s product categories include Ready Benders, Ready SuperSprings, Nitrogen Gas Springs, Cam Units, and Guiding Elements. The company offers custom machining services for die sets, raw plates, and everything up to finished products.
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Pierson Workholding
Guide Pins
Company Overview
Pierson Workholding is a designer and manufacturer of work-holding systems used to secure workpieces against the force of machining and is headquartered in Simi Valley, California. The company's range of work holding systems include their 4th generation Pro Pallet System designed to allow more parts to be held and moved in and out of machines faster. Pierson also offers the SmartVac 3 Vacuum Workholding System which does not require an electric vacuum pump, and uses customizable Top Plates to create custom fixtures for small and irregular parts.
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Component Hardware Group
Guide Pins
Company Overview
Component Hardware Group was established in 1981 and is based in Matawan, New Jersey. Component Hardware Group is a global manufacturer and designer of industrial components and assemblies for industries including food service, health care, construction, commercial services, and institutions. Component Hardware Group offers casting, forging, stamping, fabrication, and other custom sub-assembly solutions for customers globally. Component Hardware Group’s 3 flagship brands are Kell in refrigeration, Flame Gard in grease filters and cooking hood accessories, and Encore in plumbing hardware.
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BudgitHoist.com
Guide Pins
Company Overview
BudgitHoist.com is headquartered in Forest Lawn, Illinois and is owned and operated by Sievert Electric Service and Sales Company. Sievert Electric is a distributor for Budgit Hoist who is the producer. BudgitHoist produces 1/4 to 3t electric chain hoists, air chain hoists, trolleys, repair parts, and other accessories. BudgitHoist offers additional services such overhead crane design sales, service, and repair, as well as electrical repairs and new construction. Additionally, BudgitHoist offers communication installations, repairs, and maintenance, as well as scoreboard installation repair and construction.
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Metalloy
Guide Pins
Company Overview
Metalloy was founded in 1969 and is based in St. Charles, Illinois. Metalloy is a distributor of industrial and construction supplies. Metalloy offers tube & pipe products, PVF, die sets & plates, die & mold tooling, general tooling, steel storage, and SK hand tools. Tube & tube products include mechanical tubing, stainless steel tubing, and piping. PVF includes piping, fittings, flanges, valves, studded outlets, and machined rings. Die sets & plates include parallels, risers, and steel tools. Die & mold tooling include die punches, die buttons, drill busings, and mold components.
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Hi-Tech Fasteners, Inc.
Guide Pins
Company Overview
Hi-Tech Fasteners (HTF) was founded in 1988 and headquartered in Frederick, Maryland. HTF is a distributor of hardware components. HTF offers products in four product types: self-clinching fasteners such as studs and nuts, general fasteners & hardware, inserts, and components. HTF also offers a full line of PEM® Brand products including fasteners for metal sheets and panels, fasteners for BC boards and other non-ductile material, insert for plastics, bonding fasteners, rivet nuts, and fastener installation equipment.
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McNeil Industries
Guide Pins
Company Overview
McNeil Industries was founded in 1986 and is based in Painesville, Ohio. The ISO 9001-certified company is a manufacturer of seals, bearings, and other components for industries such as aerospace and firearms. The company’s three primary product lines are MAXM Bearings, Firearms, and Guide Systems. MAXAM Bearings are engineered to operate in harsh environments reaching 1000 degrees F, immersion in water, acids, and other corrosive environments. Firearms category includes weapons components such as guides, rails, barrels, sleeves, and safety locks. Guide Systems are designed with CAD software, and can be made from reverse-engineered products or developed as OEM products.
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DistributionNOW
Guide Pins
Company Overview
DistributionNow is a brand of NOW Inc. that was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. NOW is a distributor for downstream energy and industrial products for petroleum refining, chemical processing, LNG terminals, power generation utilities, and industrial manufacturing operations around the world. NOW provides consumable maintenance, repair, and operating supplies; pipes, valves, fittings, flanges, gaskets, fasteners, electrical products, instrumentations, artificial lift, pumping solutions, valve actuation and modular process, and measurement and control equipmen safety supplies, and personal protective equipment, as well as applied products and applications, including artificial lift systems, coatings, and expendable items. NOW also offers OEM equipment.
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TSM Welding Technologies Group
Ceramic Guide Pin
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Guide Pin Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
- HUANGYAN JINHONG MOULD PARTS CO.,LTD.: 2018 (5 years ago)
- PUNCH INDUSTRY USA INC.: 2017 (6 years ago)
- Indian Techno Accessories Co.: 2008 (15 years ago)
Company with a History
- C & K Products: 1943 (80 years ago)
- FENG ZHOU INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.: 1980 (43 years ago)
- Peninsula Components, Inc.: 1982 (41 years ago)
