10 Pilot Pin Manufacturers in 2023
This section provides an overview for pilot pins as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 pilot pin manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked Pilot Pins companies as of March, 2023: 1.Holemaker Technology, 2.JEI Drilling & Cutting Solutions, 3.ParkerSteel Limited
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What Is a Pilot Pin?
A pilot pin is a component that positions an object precisely for machining or assembly of manufacturing equipment.
Typical examples of pilot pins are as follows:
- Mold alignment during processing using molds, such as injection molding machines
- Positioning of workpieces in conveyance of workpieces to processing machines, such as the stopping position of workpieces, etc.
In most cases, a pilot pin is inserted into holes with high dimensional accuracy, and the mating parts are inserted toward the pins.
Uses of Pilot Pins
Positioning pins are indispensable for today's industrial products and are used in a wide variety of products, from large products to precision equipment.
Positioning pins are classified into two types: parallel pins, which are used for rough positioning and easy removal, and knock pins, which are used for accurate positioning and repeated application to a workpiece.
- Features
Parallel pins are not suitable for repeated use because there is no hardness specification.
Dowel pins are suitable for repeated use because their hardness is specified (dowel pins for dies and molds). - Uses
Parallel pins are used under the condition that they are applied and not moved.
Dowel pins have a hard surface and are used under conditions of repeated use.
Principle of Pilot Pins
A knock pin is a knock, or a hammer pin, and a dowel pin is generally referred to as a knock pin.
Dowel pins are used for centering and positioning of equipment.
They are also called knock pins because a positive tolerance is applied to the shaft diameter and they cannot be inserted into a hole unless they are hammered in.
Parallel pins, on the other hand, have positive and negative tolerances and are not hardened (although tapped pins are hardened), so their hardness is affected by the material properties of the pin. Therefore, they are suitable only for rough or static positioning, but they can be easily attached and detached, making them much easier to work with than knock pins.
When using pilot pins, it is necessary to consider the purpose of use, performance, and other factors, and use the appropriate pins accordingly.
List of 10 Pilot Pin Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
Sort by Features
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- Company Size: largest first
- Year Founded: oldest first
- Year Founded: earliest first
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- United States of America
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BoshHardware.com
BOSCH Pilot Pin
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ParkerSteel Limited
Magnetic Drill Pilot Pin
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Holemaker Technology
CarbideMax™ 80 Pilot Pins, Pack of 2
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JEI Drilling & Cutting Solutions
PILOT PINS
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Evolution Power Tools USA
Pilot Pins
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Pilot Pin Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of March 2023 in United States of America
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Holemaker Technology | 20% |
| 2 | JEI Drilling & Cutting Solutions | 20% |
| 3 | ParkerSteel Limited | 20% |
| 4 | FEIN Power Tools, Inc. | 20% |
| 5 | Steelmax Tools LLC | 20% |
Ranking as of March 2023 Globally
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Holemaker Technology | 20% |
| 2 | JEI Drilling & Cutting Solutions | 20% |
| 3 | ParkerSteel Limited | 20% |
| 4 | FEIN Power Tools, Inc. | 20% |
| 5 | Steelmax Tools LLC | 20% |
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the pilot pin page as of March 2023. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
- FEIN Power Tools, Inc.: 1867 (156 years ago)
Company with a History
- FEIN Power Tools, Inc.: 1867 (156 years ago)
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