Cut Taper Blanks

Cut taper blanks - also known as taper pins or steel taper blanks - are machined steel components used in engineering and mechanical applications to locate, align, or lock assemblies where a precise, removable, interference-fit pin is needed. At the DIY Hardware Store, these are available for the engineering, maintenance, and fabrication applications where standard round pins or bolts don't provide the self-locking taper engagement that this format delivers.

A taper pin has a gentle cone angle along its length. When driven into a matching tapered hole through a shaft and collar, the taper creates a self-locking friction fit that resists both axial and rotational loads. They're commonly used in machine tools, agricultural equipment, and mechanical assemblies to locate components precisely and retain them against movement in service. They can be removed by driving from the small end with a pin punch.

  • Machined steel taper pins with standard cone angle
  • Self-locking interference fit when driven into matching hole
  • Resists both axial and rotational loads
  • Standard for machine tools and agricultural equipment
  • Demountable - removable with pin punch from small end
  • Available in standard engineering sizes