Grooved pins – strong and reliable
Groov-Pins are press-fit fasteners that combine superior holding power, unparalleled vibration and shock resistance, and easy installation. Each solid cylindrical pin features three longitudinal grooves that have been pressed in to expand the pin’s original diameter in a precisely controlled way. This creates a strong spring mechanism.

In locking-pin, hinge-pin and pivot-pin applications, Groov-Pins’ solid construction makes them stronger than spring pins.

Grooved pin catalog is available to view in pdf or to download.

Pin Brochure
Grooved pin catalog (2.6 Mbytes) - Click here to view the PDF in your browser or right-click and select "save as..." to save to your computer.

How Groov-Pins work
When pressed into a hole the size of the Groov-Pin’s original diameter, the hole compresses the expanded pin and creates a forceful hold. This unique locking action is created without permanent deformation of either the pin or base material.

Advantages of grooved pins:
  • Withstand severe shock/vibration, even with axial displacement
  • Solid construction stronger than spring pins
  • Different groove types for a wide range of applications
  • Require only a straight drilled or molded hole
  • Reduce assembly steps
  • Driven with hammer, air cylinder or hydraulic press
  • Can be hopper-fed for automatic installation
  • Easy installation and quick assembly
  • Removable and reusable