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Top 10 Dowel Pin Brand & Manufacturers

This section provides a list of the top 10 Dowel Pin manufacturers, Website links, company profile, locations is provided for each company. Also provides a detailed product description of the Dowel Pin, including product introduction, history, purpose, principle, characteristics, types, usage and purchase precautions, etc.

Manufacturers （Ranking in no particular order）

: Bossard Fasteners (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 99, Lane 468, Beiheng Shahe Road, Minhang District, Shanghai

Company website: https://www.bossard.com/cn-zh-cn/

Company Overview

Bossard Group is a global provider of fastening and assembly technology solutions. It is unique in the industry with more than one million standard parts, non-standard parts and brand parts, assembly technology consulting and smart factory logistics management. Bossard was founded in 1831 and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. With nearly 200 years of focus on fastening technology, Bossard not only enhances customers' core competitiveness through fastening solutions, but also helps customers achieve sustainable productivity by optimizing assembly processes and smart factory logistics. This is our commitment to "mature productivity". Not only that, Bossard is also known as a pioneer in smart factories and Industry 4.0. Bossard was listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange in Switzerland in 1987 and currently has more than 2,700 employees in 84 locations in more than 32 countries around the world. Bossard Group achieved sales of CHF 995 million in 2021. Bossard in China Bossard Group entered the Chinese market in 1999 and is headquartered in Shanghai. It was named Bossard, which means to cultivate China with the ambition of pine and cypress. To date, the four major businesses of fastening product solutions, assembly technology experts, smart factory logistics and smart factory assembly have all settled in China.

: Binco Precision Parts (China) Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 99, Chenfeng Middle Road, Kunshan City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province

Company website: https://www.pemnet.cn

Company Overview

Since 1942, PennEngineering® has been a leader in the fastener industry. For more than 75 years, PEM®, the company's core brand, has been a recognized staple in the sheet metal fastening industry. Today, we continue to advance fastener design and manufacturing technologies to keep pace with market changes and challenges. Continuous investment in research and development, new product development and global strategic presence has enabled us to expand our solutions and engineering expertise. As our customers continue to benefit from "local access" based on a global presence, we continue to explore the fastener needs of nearly all industries, including electronics and computers, data/communications, medical, automotive, marine, aviation/aerospace and general manufacturing. For us, no challenge is too big or too small. With strong production and technical support in the United States, Europe and Asia, and a global network of authorized engineering representatives and distributors, PennEngineering® is always ready to provide you with timely and reliable solutions, no matter where you are. When KA Swanstrom founded PennEngineering® & Manufacturing Corp. in 1942, he had a revolutionary new product: a self-clinching fastener that could be easily installed and provided adequate support on thin sheet metal that could not be threaded. Swanstrom's creation began as four machines in a garage in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. As manufacturers and engineers realized the benefits of self-clinching fasteners, the simple workshop gave way to a modern production plant in Danboro, Pennsylvania. Self-clinching fasteners not only reduced assembly time, labor, weight and inventory, but also opened a new door for engineers and designers to explore new areas of industrial design involving thin metal. Wide acceptance in the industry led to the rapid mass production of self-clinching fasteners after World War II. As industry demand for ultra-thin and ultra-light metal fasteners increased, the company introduced production lines. Over the years, the original self-clinching fastener design has been refined to meet the needs of hundreds of new designs and applications.

: Sparrow Industrial Fixtures International Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Address: 1st Floor, No. 122, Hedan Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai

Company website: https://spirol.cn/

Company Overview

SPIROL provides you with high-quality parts that can improve your assembly quality, extend product life, and reduce production costs. SPIROL's skills in innovative solutions make SPIROL different in the industry. Since the invention of the coiled elastic cylindrical pin in the 1940s, SPIROL has continuously introduced new products and improved the performance of established production lines, saving customers millions of dollars. SPIROL's main products include engineering parts, assembly machines, parts feeding equipment, etc. As a major global manufacturer, SPIROL's annual production of parts exceeds 2 billion. In addition to providing high-quality products, SPIROL's global application engineers supported by advanced production centers also provide you with design assistance, and global inventory facilities can shorten your product logistics time. SPIROL has branches in thirteen countries on four continents around the world, spanning North America, South America, Europe and Asia. SPIROL also has thirteen production and sales organizations, as well as multiple distribution points that can provide full-service, all of which make SPIROL have a pivotal position in the rapidly developing market.

: Norilang Trading (Taicang) Co., Ltd.

Address: Dongting Building, No. 319, Zhenghe Middle Road, Taicang City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province

Company website: https://www.norelem-china.com/

Company Overview

Every success begins with an idea. Therefore, norelem supports you in achieving your goals in the field of mechanical and plant construction with a unique selection of standard parts and components. THE BIG GREEN BOOK (Mechanical Designer's Tool Book) provides designers and technicians with a comprehensive and clear overview of the entire range of high-quality components. The company accompanies your project from the very beginning and provides professional consulting services, a complete CAD database and fast delivery. For more than 60 years, norelem has been actively developing, from the continuous expansion of norelem's product range to the continuous optimization of logistics. Starting from the company headquarters in Markgroningen, Germany to norelem's international branches and locations, norelem actively cultivates new talents through training and seminars.

: Erwin Halder KG, Germany

Address: Germany

Company website: https://www.halder.com/cn

Company Overview

Erwin Halder KG and his customers are facing the demands of a highly changing and complex market - high flexibility, high precision and high efficiency in production. Erwin Halder KG ensures the quality of its products due to its high quality standards and goal-oriented thinking. Halder is positioned as a competitive partner to help and meet the needs of the market. Erwin Halder KG has more than 80 years of experience, excellent production equipment and a wide range of product lines, with approximately 200 employees worldwide, which are prerequisites for the company to quickly meet customer needs. Erwin Halder KG believes that in addition to providing a wide range of high-quality products, customer orientation and after-sales service are equally important.

: Eliza Gunter Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Address: Room 101, Building 14, No. 528, Yanggao North Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai

Company website: https://www.elesa-ganter.com.cn/zh-CN/chn

Company Overview

ELESA + GANTER® is a century-long cooperation brand between Italy's ELESA® (1941) and Germany's GANTER® (1894). Focusing on standard mechanical components, integrating advanced Western European industrial technologies, paying attention to the latest market demands, supporting Made in China 2025, originating from Western Europe and serving China, E+G China is committed to shortening delivery time by every minute and optimizing every link of logistics. Fast, professional, and trustworthy! Elesa + Ganter's distribution network covers more than 70 countries around the world. Thanks to the close connection with the headquarters, ELESA + GANTER's subsidiaries and distributors are able to provide customers with full technical support.

: Zhejiang Dongming Stainless Steel Products Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 88, Changsheng East Road, Zhejiang Economic Development Zone

Company website: http://www.tongming.com.cn

Company Overview

Zhejiang Dongming Stainless Steel Products Co., Ltd. is an enterprise invested and established by Taiwan's TONG Group in the mainland. The company specializes in the production of "THE/TONG" brand stainless steel fasteners and wires, which are widely used in key industries such as curtain walls, high-speed railways, communications, new energy, shipbuilding, animal husbandry, and major domestic and foreign engineering projects. TONG Group has more than 40 years of experience in the professional production of stainless steel fasteners. It has multiple production plants and service outlets at home and abroad, providing customers with localized service options, and its marketing network is spread all over the world. With a 20,000-ton automated warehousing system and more than 20,000 product specifications, Zhejiang Dongming strives to create the world's largest stainless steel fastener supply center to meet customers' one-stop shopping needs. In the early days of the company's establishment, the company developed rapidly in a "manufacturing" model. In 1999, the chairman transformed the business model with forward-looking thinking, opened branches across the country, and continued to explore forward with the "manufacturing + distribution" model; under the impact of industrial automation, the company kept pace with the times, and in 2004, established a 20,000-ton automated warehousing system for the domestic stainless steel fastener industry. In 2005, it invested heavily in introducing Oracle ERP, OA management system, and WMS warehousing and logistics system to complete the automation and information transformation and further enhance the company's competitiveness; in 2012, the "Dongming Express" e-commerce website was officially launched, and the "manufacturing + distribution + Internet" model was initially established. Dongming once again met the challenges of the world with a new attitude; in 2016, the head office established the distribution business department; in 2018, it officially clarified the strategic positioning of Dongming Express - the "complete, excellent, fast and economical" platform; in 2020, under the epidemic, Dongming bucked the trend and broke various records, and successfully signed a new factory for increased investment and expansion.

: Shanghai Jiyou Machinery Co., Ltd.

Address: 15th Floor, No. 600, Hengfeng Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai

Company website: https://www.sfiec.com/?type=7

Company Overview

Haijiyoubiaowu High Strength Fastener Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Jiyou Machinery Co., Ltd. under Shanghai Electric. Its predecessor was Shanghai Standard Group, Shanghai Standard Parts Import and Export Company and Shanghai Biaowu High Strength Fastener Co., Ltd. It has registered brands and trademarks such as "Shanghai Standard", "SFC" and "Guding". It is a key backbone enterprise and key export base in China's fastener industry. The company has 100,000 fully automatic three-dimensional warehouses, which can provide more than 80,000 kinds of fasteners. The company has a standing inventory of more than 10,000 tons. The products include national standards, European standards, American standards, Australian standards and Japanese standards. The advantageous products include American standard 5 and 8 grade bolts; German standard and national standard 8.8 grade, 10.9 grade internal and external hexagonal bolts; nuts of various grades and standards; other various standards of flat washers, spring washers, color bolts, small screws, etc. The spot colors of the products include natural color, black, blue zinc, yellow zinc and hot zinc, etc. The company has testing equipment and a professional quality management team to test various indicators of fasteners. The testing center has passed the CNAS (ISO17025) accreditation and assessment. The company develops both domestic and foreign sales. In domestic sales, it innovates sales models and vigorously develops e-commerce and productive services. The number of customers has exceeded 2,000. In foreign sales, it has conducted business with more than 300 customers in more than 70 countries on five continents around the world, and has been ranked among the top exports in China's fastener industry for many years.

: Guangdong Zhengye Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 6, Nanyuan Road, Songshan Lake, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province

Company website: http://www.zhengyee.com

Company Overview

Guangdong Zhengye Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Zhengye Technology" or "the Company") was founded in 1997 and is located at No. 6, Nanyuan Road, Songshan Lake Park, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province. It was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange Growth Enterprise Market in 2014 (stock code: 300410). It is a high-tech group enterprise specializing in the research and development, production, sales and technical services of industrial detection intelligent equipment. Zhengye Technology mainly provides industrial detection intelligent equipment and other related products and services to manufacturers in industries such as PCB, lithium battery, flat panel display, and semiconductors. It is widely recognized by the market in the field of electronic information industry, and the market currently covers dozens of countries and regions around the world. As a national high-tech enterprise, a national intellectual property demonstration enterprise, an excellent national brand enterprise in China's electronic circuit industry, a backbone enterprise of strategic emerging industries in Guangdong Province, and an innovative enterprise in Guangdong Province, Zhengye Technology has always adhered to independent innovation as the leading factor, independent control as the core, and continuously increased the research and development and application of new technologies and new processes, and is committed to the continuous innovation of detection technology to make products better, customers more outstanding, and life better. Through years of persistent efforts, the company has embarked on the road of technology and product development of stand-alone offline detection, automated online detection, integrated solutions, and industrial detection intelligent production lines. In the course of more than 20 years of development, the company's products have continuously replaced imports with domestic products, which is a realistic microcosm of the hard work and self-improvement of the majority of high-tech private enterprises to revitalize the national industry. Zhengye Technology takes it as its mission to improve the national industrial level, and has successively established national and provincial scientific research platforms such as the National Postdoctoral Research Station, the Demonstration Base for Industry-University-Research Integration of the Ministry of Education of Guangdong Province, the Provincial Enterprise Technology Center, and the Engineering Technology Research and Development Center. The company has more than 700 R&D personnel, accounting for 40% of the company's total number of employees, and the average annual R&D investment accounts for more than 5% of the company's operating income. The company undertakes 8 national key R&D projects and more than 30 provincial and municipal R&D projects, and has established strategic cooperation with more than 20 universities across the country, including Tsinghua University, Zhejiang University, Harbin Institute of Technology, Xidian University, and South China University of Technology. The company has led or participated in the formulation of nearly 30 standards, including 1 international standard, 11 national standards, and 7 industry standards. Up to now, the company has applied for more than 850 patents, authorized more than 150 invention patents, 191 software copyrights, published nearly 120 papers, won the China Patent Excellence Award twice, won more than 20 Guangdong Province High-tech Products, and won the title of "National Intellectual Property Demonstration Enterprise" in 2019. In the future, Zhengye Technology will focus on the strategic development of "industrial detection intelligent equipment", deeply cultivate the four major markets of "PCB, lithium battery, flat panel display, semiconductor", firmly adhere to the core values of "self-reliance, virtue, innovation, sharing, sharing", continue to strengthen scientific and technological innovation and independent brand building, based in China, looking to the world, and build the company into a leading enterprise in the field of industrial detection, and make outstanding contributions to the development of China's intelligent manufacturing and global Industry 4.0.

: Yichang Hengchang Standard Parts Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 9, Qianping Road, Wujiagang District, Yichang City, Hubei Province

Company website: http://www.hcbzj.com/

Company Overview

Yichang Hengchang Standard Parts Co., Ltd. was founded in 1966, restructured into a private enterprise in 2003, and passed the IATF16949 quality management system certification in 2004. Since its establishment, the company has always been committed to the production of standard fasteners and is a professional manufacturer of standard fasteners with a relatively long life in the industry. In 2018, the company moved to Wujiagang Industrial Park as a whole, covering an area of 35,093 square meters. It is a fastener member unit of the China Machinery General Parts Industry Association, with its own "Yiling" trademark brand. Its products are widely used in automobiles, railways, military industry and other industries. At the same time, the company has the right to export on its own, and its products are exported to developed countries such as Europe and the United States. The market share has been at the forefront of the industry for many years. The company's leading products include bolts, nuts, springs, cotter pins, flat washers, spring washers, and retaining rings, with an annual production capacity of about 10,000 tons.

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What is Dowel Pin

A dowel pin is a cylindrical rod, usually made of wood, metal, or plastic, used to align and join two or more parts together. It fits into pre-drilled holes in the parts being joined, providing a precise alignment and added stability. Dowel pins are commonly used in woodworking, metalworking, and machinery assembly to ensure accurate alignment and to enhance the strength and durability of joints.

History of Dowel Pin

The use of dowel pins dates back to traditional woodworking and metalworking. They have been used to create strong and accurate joints, especially in furniture making and machinery construction. Over time, manufacturing techniques have improved, and dowel pins have become more standardized and available in various materials and sizes, adapting to different industrial and DIY needs.

Purpose of Dowel Pin

The main purpose of a dowel pin is to align and secure two or more components. In woodworking, they are used to join pieces of wood, such as in furniture construction, ensuring that joints are straight and strong. In machinery and metal fabrication, they help in aligning parts during assembly, reducing play and vibration, and increasing the precision and stability of the assembled components. They can also act as locators, helping to maintain the correct position of parts during machining or assembly processes.

Principle of Dowel Pin

The dowel pin operates by fitting snugly into pre-drilled holes in the mating parts. The tight fit creates a frictional connection, which holds the parts in place. When inserted into the holes, the dowel pin restricts movement between the parts, both in translational and rotational directions, providing precise alignment and load transfer capabilities. The diameter of the dowel pin and the precision of the drilled holes are crucial for a secure and accurate fit.

Features of Dowel Pin

Material: Dowel pins can be made of wood, which is common in traditional woodworking and provides a natural aesthetic. Metal dowel pins, usually made of steel or brass, offer greater strength and durability, suitable for industrial applications. Plastic dowel pins are lightweight and resistant to corrosion, used in some applications where electrical insulation or chemical resistance is needed.
Size and Diameter: Available in various lengths and diameters, dowel pins are selected based on the size of the parts being joined and the load requirements. Larger diameters provide more strength, while longer pins are used for thicker parts or where greater alignment accuracy is needed.
Tolerance: They are manufactured to specific tolerances, ensuring a consistent fit. Close tolerances ensure a snug fit in the holes, minimizing play between the parts, which is essential for precision applications like machinery assembly.
Surface Finish: Some dowel pins have a smooth finish, which is suitable for sliding joints, while others may have a knurled or grooved surface to increase friction and improve the holding power, especially in applications where rotational forces need to be resisted.

Types of Dowel Pin

Straight Dowel Pin: The most common type, with a cylindrical shape, used for general alignment and joining tasks. They are simple and easy to use, available in different materials and sizes for various applications.
Tapered Dowel Pin: Has a tapered shape, which can be useful for quick assembly and disassembly, as they can be easily inserted and removed. Tapered dowel pins are often used in fixtures and tooling where frequent adjustments are required.
Grooved Dowel Pin: Features grooves along the length, which increase the frictional force when inserted into holes, enhancing the holding power and resistance to rotational forces, commonly used in applications with torque loads.
Knurled Dowel Pin: Has a knurled surface, providing increased grip and resistance to movement. They are used in situations where vibration or lateral forces need to be resisted, such as in machinery and automotive applications.

Precautions for using Dowel Pin

Precision Drilling: Ensure the holes for the dowel pins are drilled accurately. The diameter of the holes should match the dowel pin size, within the specified tolerance, to ensure a proper fit. Inaccurate hole sizes can lead to loose or tight fits, affecting the joint's performance.
Proper Fit: Use the correct size and type of dowel pin for the application. Using an improperly sized pin can lead to misalignment or insufficient holding power. Test the fit before final assembly if possible.
Material Compatibility: Consider the materials of the parts being joined and the dowel pin. For example, using a metal dowel pin in a wooden joint may cause splitting if the wood is not thick enough, or using a plastic dowel pin in a high-load metal application may lead to failure.[!--empirenews.page--]
Maintenance: Check for wear and tear on the dowel pins, especially in machinery applications where they may be subject to repeated loading and unloading cycles. Replace worn or damaged dowel pins to maintain alignment and joint integrity.

Things to consider when purchasing Dowel Pin

Application Requirements: Consider the materials being joined, the load and force requirements, and the desired precision. Choose the appropriate material, size, and type of dowel pin based on these factors.
Tolerance: Look for dowel pins with tight tolerances if precision is crucial, such as in machinery and precision tooling. Looser tolerances may be acceptable for less critical applications like some DIY woodworking projects.
Surface Finish and Features: Depending on the application, decide if you need a smooth, grooved, or knurled surface. Grooved or knurled pins provide more holding power but may not be suitable for sliding joints.
Brand and Quality: Opt for a reputable brand known for manufacturing accurate and durable dowel pins, especially for industrial or critical applications where alignment and joint strength are essential.

Terms of Dowel Pin

Diameter: The thickness of the dowel pin, which is selected based on the size of the parts being joined and the load requirements. A larger diameter provides more strength and stability.
Length: The length of the dowel pin, chosen based on the thickness of the parts and the required alignment accuracy. Longer pins are used for thicker parts or when more alignment control is needed.
Fit: The relationship between the dowel pin and the drilled holes, which can be a loose fit, snug fit, or interference fit. A snug or interference fit is usually desired for proper alignment and holding power.
Tolerance: The allowable deviation in the dowel pin's size, which affects how closely it fits into the hole. Tighter tolerances result in more precise alignment but may require more accurate drilling.
Knurling (for knurled dowel pins): A pattern of ridges on the surface of the dowel pin, increasing friction and holding power, especially useful in applications with rotational or lateral forces.