rpothier@spirol.

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Hi Mike,

Mar 18 (4 days ago)

Thank you for your interest in Spirols Slotted pins, I am attaching the information you requested. Our Slotted pin, Item number 191250750 SLTP .125x.750 BK is 16.25 Per K. We do have a $100 minimum order requirement. Did you realize that many designs add cost simply because the Slotted Pin is not the optimal pin for the application? Slotted Pins spring like characteristic is reduced to a narrow seam opposite the slot. Because of the limited flexibility, stress concentrates at that location, which often leads to failure when the pin is subject to impact loads. Coiled Pins solve this issue because they remain flexible. If you would like to learn more, please check out our White Paper, located here: http://www.spirol.com/library/whitepapers/Slotted_Pin_Inflexibility.pdf Spirols Coiled Pins reduce cost by simplifying assembly reducing the complexity of the assembly, Increasing quality and reducing the total cost of manufacturing. When installed, coiled pins enhance performance when installed, and typically out last other pin alternatives. Spirols Coiled Pins incorporate several unique features: Variety of duties optimized to your design. Large hole tolerance accommodates more flexible design options When installed Coiled Pins remain flexible allowing the pin to absorb shock and isolate the host Uniform stress exerted on the host is evenly distributed reducing hole elongation Square ends are ideally suited for high speed, automated assembly Many people arent aware that Coiled Pins are offered in many standard diameters and lengths, items very similar to the design your requested information on are available as standard items. For your reference I am including a copy of our Spirols Coiled Pin catalog with more detailed information. If you would like to learn more about Coiled Pins and how they might enhance the performance of your design, improve your quality and performance, and simplify your assembly please let me know. I would be happy to share more details with you. Sincerely:

Richard Pothier Product Sales Engineer | Spirol West, INC. 1950 Compton Ave # 111 Corona, CA 92881 T: 800.776.9528 x 203 F: 951.273.5907 www.SPIROL.com Here are the links to our catalogs: Coiled Pins: http://www.spirol.com/library/main_catalogs/cldp_us.pdf Slotted Pins: http://www.spirol.com/library/main_catalogs/sltp_us.pdf Tubular Spacers: http://www.spirol.com/library/main_catalogs/spcr_us.pdf Bushings: http://www.spirol.com/library/main_catalogs/bush_us.pdf Inserts for plastics: http://www.spirol.com/library/main_catalogs/ins_us.pdf

rpothier@spirol.com to me
Hi Mike,

Mar 19 (3 days ago)

All spring pins can be tapped into place with a hammer, both slotted and coiled pins. Headed or Flared pins prevent movement of the pin in one direction. Part availability is not as good though so samples are harder to come by. There are literally hundreds of white papers on our website that describe all of our product lines. We only recommend slotted pins in Steel applications that are static. If subject to dynamic loading a coiled pin is a better solution. Coiled pins have unique advantages They can use automated installation equipment which improves assembly efficiencies. Square burr free ends for use in automated shuttles. Nice chamfer helps aid finding hole. Dry to touch lube prevents equipment from gumming up. Pins are more accurate with tighter length and diameter tolerances. Other Benefits: They have wider hole tolerances which reduces manufacturing costs When installed into a hole, it has 270 degrees of contact with the holes wall. This aids in retention and distribution of loading. The unique 2.25 coil design allows the pin to flex without stressing the pins material. This is perhaps the most important point. The pins duty can be tailored to the application. For instance using a slotted pin in soft plastics will cause The plastic to creep and move eventually causing the joint to fail and the pin to fall out. Light duty coiled pins are designed for plastics and do not exert as much radial force into the holes wall, This prevents creep and improves joint integrity. I would encourage you to check out all of the applications and white papers on our website. You may have to sign up to see them all but it is worth it. There is information on there that you would not learn in any engineering class!

Here are the links. http://www.spirol.com/company/news/whitepapers.php http://www.spirol.com/company/products/applications.php Bushings and spacers are generally designed to be used with bolted connections, but they could potentially use pins. It depends on the application though. Regards. Richard Pothier Product Sales Engineer | Spirol West, INC. 1950 Compton Ave # 111 Corona, CA 92881 T: 800.776.9528 x 203 F: 951.273.5907 www.SPIROL.com