Cold Headers
Cold Headers
5514 N. Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
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Heat Treated Steel Standard Dowel Pins

Heat treated steel standard dowel pins are precision locating pins designed to accurately align, position, and retain mating components in mechanical assemblies. Their precision-ground cylindrical profile provides repeatable alignment for tooling, fixtures, dies, molds, machinery, and production equipment. Standard dowel pins are widely used wherever consistent positioning and reliable component registration are essential to assembly performance.

Manufactured from heat treated steel, these dowel pins are intended for demanding industrial mechanical applications requiring durable locating components. They are commonly specified for machine tools, automation equipment, fixtures, jigs, molds, dies, conveyors, indexing mechanisms, maintenance repairs, and OEM manufacturing. Standard dowel pins provide a simple, compact method of maintaining alignment between mating parts without the use of threaded fasteners.

Proper dowel pin selection should consider pin diameter, overall length, receiving hole dimensions, fit requirements, mating materials, installation method, and service conditions. Individual product pages provide verified pin diameter, overall length, and additional engineering dimensions where available to assist engineers and purchasing professionals in selecting the correct locating pin.

Cold Headers supplies heat treated steel standard dowel pins in a broad range of inch diameters and lengths, including standard, uncommon, and difficult-to-source configurations. Our catalog is organized to simplify exact-size sourcing while providing consistent engineering information across every product family.

Why Choose Heat Treated Steel Standard Dowel Pins?

  • Precision-ground construction: Designed for accurate alignment and repeatable positioning.
  • Heat treated steel: Intended for demanding industrial mechanical applications.
  • Versatile locating solution: Commonly used in tooling, fixtures, dies, molds, machinery, and OEM equipment.
  • Simple cylindrical design: Helps accurately position mating components without threaded engagement.
  • Verified engineering dimensions: Product pages provide pin diameter, overall length, and additional dimensional information where available.

Selecting the Correct Standard Dowel Pin

Begin by confirming the required pin diameter and overall length. Review the receiving hole dimensions, fit requirements, mating materials, installation method, and service conditions before selecting a dowel pin. Final product selection should reflect the alignment accuracy and functional requirements of the completed assembly.

Cold Headers Inc. has supplied specialty industrial fasteners since 1962. Our catalog helps engineers, distributors, maintenance professionals, and purchasing teams locate exact sizes, uncommon lengths, and difficult-to-find standard dowel pins without unsupported inventory claims.

Call 773-775-7900 or email Sales@coldheaders.com for pricing, availability, or a quote.

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SSDP-HT 1/16 x 3/16
1/16 x 3/16 Heat Treated Steel Standard Dowel Pin
List Price (per 100 pieces) $7.25
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SSDP-HT 1/16 x 1/4
1/16 x 1/4 Heat Treated Steel Standard Dowel Pin
List Price (per 100 pieces) $7.50
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SSDP-HT 1/16 x 5/16
1/16 x 5/16 Heat Treated Steel Standard Dowel Pin
List Price (per 100 pieces) $5.88
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SSDP-HT 1/16 x 3/8
1/16 x 3/8 Heat Treated Steel Standard Dowel Pin
List Price (per 100 pieces) $6.15
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SSDP-HT 1/16 x 7/16
1/16 x 7/16 Heat Treated Steel Standard Dowel Pin
List Price (per 100 pieces) $6.31
Description N/A

1/16 x 3/16 Heat Treated Steel Standard Dowel Pin is a precision locating pin for assemblies where screws clamp and dowels locate. Standard Series dowels are intentionally oversize, with the basic diameter 0.0002 in. over nominal so the pin presses into a nominal reamed hole.

Common uses include die sets, die shoe alignment, and press tooling, where the pin establishes position and nearby screws provide clamp force. For worn or re-reamed holes, 0.001 Oversize Dowel Pins are the repair companion to standard pins used for initial installation.

Cold Headers has supplied specialty industrial fasteners since 1962 and supports exact-size dowel pin sourcing. Review the nominal diameter, measured pin range, recommended hole size, end form, and length before matching this dowel pin to an assembly.

Technical Highlights

  • Diameter: 1/16 nominal - measures 0.0626-0.0628 in.
  • Length: 3/16 in.
  • Material: Heat Treated Steel
  • Series: Standard (basic +0.0002 in. over nominal)
  • Recommended Hole Size: 0.0625-0.0620 in.
  • Hardness: Surface Rc 60 min., Core Rc 47-58
  • Ends: one chamfered, one crowned
  • Dimensional Standard: ASME B18.8.2

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1/16 x 1/4 Heat Treated Steel Standard Dowel Pin provides a hardened, ground reference point for press-fit alignment in reamed holes. Standard Series dowels are intentionally oversize, with the basic diameter 0.0002 in. over nominal so the pin presses into a nominal reamed hole.

In mold bases, core plates, and cavity alignment, the hardened ground pin helps repeat location through service, teardown, and rebuild cycles. Pull Dowel Pins add a tapped end for removal from blind holes when the die or fixture cannot be flipped.

Cold Headers has supplied specialty industrial fasteners since 1962 and supports exact-size dowel pin sourcing. Review the nominal diameter, measured pin range, recommended hole size, end form, and length before matching this dowel pin to an assembly.

Technical Highlights

  • Diameter: 1/16 nominal - measures 0.0626-0.0628 in.
  • Length: 1/4 in.
  • Material: Heat Treated Steel
  • Series: Standard (basic +0.0002 in. over nominal)
  • Recommended Hole Size: 0.0625-0.0620 in.
  • Hardness: Surface Rc 60 min., Core Rc 47-58
  • Ends: one chamfered, one crowned
  • Dimensional Standard: ASME B18.8.2

Call 773-775-7900 or email Sales@coldheaders.com for pricing, availability, or a quote.

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1/16 x 5/16 Heat Treated Steel Standard Dowel Pin is used when mating parts need repeatable location instead of relying on bolts for alignment. Standard Series dowels are intentionally oversize, with the basic diameter 0.0002 in. over nominal so the pin presses into a nominal reamed hole.

This size is often reviewed for jigs and fixtures, locating nests, and drill fixtures when a drawing calls for standard-series press-fit dowels. For corrosion resistance, compare 18-8 Stainless Steel Standard Dowel Pins rather than treating bare heat treated steel as a corrosion-resistant choice.

Cold Headers has supplied specialty industrial fasteners since 1962 and supports exact-size dowel pin sourcing. Review the nominal diameter, measured pin range, recommended hole size, end form, and length before matching this dowel pin to an assembly.

Technical Highlights

  • Diameter: 1/16 nominal - measures 0.0626-0.0628 in.
  • Length: 5/16 in.
  • Material: Heat Treated Steel
  • Series: Standard (basic +0.0002 in. over nominal)
  • Recommended Hole Size: 0.0625-0.0620 in.
  • Hardness: Surface Rc 60 min., Core Rc 47-58
  • Ends: one chamfered, one crowned
  • Dimensional Standard: ASME B18.8.2

Call 773-775-7900 or email Sales@coldheaders.com for pricing, availability, or a quote.

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1/16 x 3/8 Heat Treated Steel Standard Dowel Pin supports die-set and fixture alignment by establishing the positional reference before clamp screws are tightened. The pin is made slightly large by design; the press fit comes from the relationship between the ground pin and the prepared hole.

For machine frame alignment, mounting plates, or machined bases, confirm the reamed hole condition, pin diameter, and length before release to production or repair. Alloy Steel Socket Head Cap Screws and Stripper Bolts are natural clamping and guiding partners around a dowel-located joint.

Cold Headers has supplied specialty industrial fasteners since 1962 and supports exact-size dowel pin sourcing. Review the nominal diameter, measured pin range, recommended hole size, end form, and length before matching this dowel pin to an assembly.

Technical Highlights

  • Diameter: 1/16 nominal - measures 0.0626-0.0628 in.
  • Length: 3/8 in.
  • Material: Heat Treated Steel
  • Series: Standard (basic +0.0002 in. over nominal)
  • Recommended Hole Size: 0.0625-0.0620 in.
  • Hardness: Surface Rc 60 min., Core Rc 47-58
  • Ends: one chamfered, one crowned
  • Dimensional Standard: ASME B18.8.2

Call 773-775-7900 or email Sales@coldheaders.com for pricing, availability, or a quote.

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1/16 x 7/16 Heat Treated Steel Standard Dowel Pin is a standard-series dowel for pressed installation into a properly prepared nominal reamed hole. The pin is made slightly large by design; the press fit comes from the relationship between the ground pin and the prepared hole.

Common uses include indexing plates, locating plates, and assembly tooling, where the pin establishes position and nearby screws provide clamp force. Bare heat treated steel should be kept oiled in storage and service planning when the environment may promote oxidation.

Cold Headers has supplied specialty industrial fasteners since 1962 and supports exact-size dowel pin sourcing. Review the nominal diameter, measured pin range, recommended hole size, end form, and length before matching this dowel pin to an assembly.

Technical Highlights

  • Diameter: 1/16 nominal - measures 0.0626-0.0628 in.
  • Length: 7/16 in.
  • Material: Heat Treated Steel
  • Series: Standard (basic +0.0002 in. over nominal)
  • Recommended Hole Size: 0.0625-0.0620 in.
  • Hardness: Surface Rc 60 min., Core Rc 47-58
  • Ends: one chamfered, one crowned
  • Dimensional Standard: ASME B18.8.2

Call 773-775-7900 or email Sales@coldheaders.com for pricing, availability, or a quote.
Brands N/A Cold Headers, Inc.
Diameter N/A 1/16 in
Length N/A 3/16 in N/A 1/4 in N/A 5/16 in N/A 3/8 in N/A 7/16 in
Material N/A Heat Treated Steel
Quantity N/A 100
Note N/A Less Than Package Quantity Specified Plus 25%.
Package Type N/A Box