Dowel Pins: An Introduction
Leave a CommentWhat is a dowel pin? Dowel pins are a type of fastening tool. They are common in multiple industries, made from multiple types of materials. What do dowel pins do? A lot. They can attach and align components, act as axles, and prevent movement in an assembly. Where are dowel pins used? You can find […]
Innovations from Suburban Industries
Leave a CommentDiscover how Suburban Industries is reducing lead times and enhancing quality with cutting-edge equipment. Suburban are a dedicated machine shop in Elmhurst, IL. We have been manufacturing pins for 76 years, providing high-quality dowel pins, pull pins, threaded rods, and studs. With a shop sporting eleven Strohm machines, a handful of grinders, and multiple Tsugami’s, […]
Dowel Pins vs. Pull Pins: Which is right for your project?
Leave a CommentWhen your next project requires high-quality steel dowel pins, pull pins, or studs, choosing the right type of pin is crucial for success. Suburban Industries provides reliable machine shop products that cater to various industrial needs. Here’s a guide to help you decide whether dowel pins or pull pins are best suited for your project. […]
Hardened Dowel Pins
Leave a CommentSuburban makes custom hardened dowel pins! Hardened dowel pins are durable and versatile. They can stand up to corrosive, mechanical, and high-friction environments. Because of this, they provide the best fit, alignment, and pivot capabilities possible. Use hardened dowel pins in such jobs as large machinery, microscopes, cameras, and research equipment. It’s not easy to […]
New Tsugami CNC Offers Better Turnaround, Tolerances
Comments Off on New Tsugami CNC Offers Better Turnaround, TolerancesSuburban Industries added one more machine to their already impressive fleet of production equipment — a Tsugami CNC Precision Automatic Lathe, which means quicker turnaround times for our customers using state-of-the-art technology. Designed for superior flexibility, the B0205-II CNC machine allows for front and back machining simultaneously for the utmost complexities. This includes off-center drilling […]
What is a Dowel Pin?
Leave a CommentAssemblies, toys, and machinery all typically use dowel pins to serve as structure or to hold units together. With no moving components and a high coefficient of friction, pins are of the most common fastening methods used. Their lower cost and quick installation also factor into this equation. Pins work well in many applications because […]