EN 28737:1992

Taper pins with external thread, unhardened (ISO 8737:1986)

Specifies the characteristics of products with metric dimensions and nominal diameters from 5 mm up to and including 50 mm; tabulates thread sizes M 5 up to M 50 with nominal lengths from 40 mm up to 400 mm and specifications with reference to International Standards; gives an example for the designation.

Kegelstifte mit Gewindezapfen, ungehärtet (ISO 8737:1986)

Goupilles de position coniques à longueur filetée, non trempées (ISO 8737:1986)

La présente Norme internationale spécifie les caractéristiques des goupilles de position coniques à longueur filetée, non trempées, de dimensions métriques et de diamètre nominal, d1, de 5 à 50 mm inclus.

Stožčasti zatiči z zunanjim navojem, nekaljeni (ISO 8737:1986)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 23-Jul-1992
• ICS: 21.060.50 - Pins, nails
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 185 - Threaded and nonthreaded mechanical fasteners and accessories
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 185 - Threaded and nonthreaded mechanical fasteners and accessories
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 04-Feb-2008
• Completion Date: 04-Feb-2008
• Directive: Not Harmonized97/23/EC - Pressure equipment
• Mandate: M/071 - Mandate to CEN for standardization in the field of Pressure equipment
• Ref Project: SIST EN 28737:1996 - Taper pins with external thread, unhardened (ISO 8737:1986)

Overview

EN 28737:1992 specifies the characteristics and dimensions for taper pins with external thread, unhardened as standardized by CEN, adopting the ISO 8737:1986 guidance. The standard outlines metric dimensioning for taper pins ranging from nominal diameters of 5 mm to 50 mm and nominal lengths from 40 mm to 400 mm. It also details the associated thread sizes, from M5 up to M50, along with technical specifications and designation systems as per international norms. This ensures uniformity and compatibility across engineering and manufacturing sectors where tapered pins with external threads are essential components.

Key Topics

• Product Characteristics: Describes geometrical properties, thread sizes, diameters, and the unhardened condition of the taper pins.
• Dimensions and Designation: Provides a comprehensive table of metric dimensions and a standard format for designating tapered pins with external thread.
• Material Condition: Specifies that the pins are supplied in an unhardened state, suitable for various applications requiring secure, non-permanent joints.
• Reference to International Standards: Incorporates requirements and terminology in alignment with ISO 8737:1986.

Applications

Taper pins with external threads are widely used in mechanical engineering, assembly, and maintenance. Their main applications include:

• Positioning and Alignment: Ensuring precise joining, alignment, or location of machine components in assemblies.
• Mechanical Fastening: Serving as secure, easily removable fasteners in machines, tools, vehicles, and equipment requiring periodic disassembly.
• Temporary or Semi-Permanent Connections: Allowing for quick assembly and disassembly in manufacturing lines or during maintenance, due to their ease of installation and removal.
• Diverse Industries: Found in automotive, aerospace, industrial machinery, and construction sectors thanks to broad size and thread range (M5 to M50).

By adhering to EN 28737:1992, manufacturers, suppliers, and engineers ensure compatibility, reliability, and the interchangeability of parts. This standardization improves production efficiency and guarantees safety and performance in mechanical applications using unhardened taper pins with external thread.

Related Standards

For comprehensive and consistent component selection, the following standards are relevant:

• ISO 8737:1986 - Taper pins with external thread, unhardened (primary reference).
• EN 28739 - Related specification for taper pins without thread or with different mechanical properties.
• ISO 2339 - Covers plain taper pins, offering alternative pin solutions.
• EN ISO 898-1 - Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel.
• ISO 965 - General requirements for metric screw threads relevant for thread compatibility.

Adopting EN 28737:1992, alongside its related standards, supports reliable mechanical fastening systems, enhances operational safety, and streamlines procurement processes in industrial environments. For any engineering project requiring standardized taper pins with external thread, this standard provides the essential reference for quality and performance.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-1996
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Taper pins with external thread, unhardened (ISO 8737:1986)
Kegelstifte mit Gewindezapfen, ungehärtet (ISO 8737:1986)
Goupilles de position coniques a longueur filetée, non trempées (ISO 8737:1986)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 28737:1992
ICS:
21.060.50 =DWLþLåHEOML Pins, nails
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

SIST EN 28737:19
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