{"id":2958,"date":"2017-11-30T08:33:27","date_gmt":"2017-11-30T08:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=2958"},"modified":"2017-11-29T11:34:05","modified_gmt":"2017-11-29T11:34:05","slug":"pin-picking-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/pin-picking-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Pin picking problems?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For what appears to be a simple product, the specification of engineering pins can be a surprisingly difficult matter.<\/p>\n<p>Given that most pins are used to precisely locate and\/or retain components in a long-term assembly, <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.challenge-europe.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Challenge Europe<\/a><\/span> offer their expertise in detailing pin types, fit, tolerance, material finish and cost so that customers can find the optimum pin, and pin fitting system for their project.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7565662001938327\" data-ad-slot=\"7585079586\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nTheir new brochure highlights the main types of engineering pin available.<\/p>\n<p>These include split cotter pins, precision dowel pins, groove pins, spring tension pins, spiral pins (coiled spring pins) and taper pins.<\/p>\n<p>If you already know what you need then all types are carried in stock for same-day despatch. 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