Precision Expanding Dowels

Jergens Precision Expanding Dowels allow for fast and accurate location of twin vises on locator plates. The top and bottom half of the dowel expand separately. Aligns (2) holes concentrically and locks them into position. Both locking screws are accessed from the top of the pin.

Features, Benefits, & Product Specifications:
  • Material: Alloy Steel
  • Heat Treat: Case Hardened to 50-55 RC
  • Self-centering and repeatable within ±0.0005" (0.013mm)
  • Patented

Installation Instructions:

1. Remove the top screw, insert the dowel into the locating hole of the first part, and expand the bottom half with a hex wrench.

2. Replace the top screw, slide the locating hole of the second part over the dowel and expand the top half with a hex wrench.

Precision Expanding Dowels

Select a part number for CAD drawings, price and stock availability.

Part Number CAD Unit Nominal Diameter (In) Nominal Length H (In) Recommended Hole Diameter +0.001/-0.000 (In) A DIA. +0.000/-0.001 (In) B DIA. +0.000/-0.010 (In) H1 +/- 0.005 (In) L1 +/-0.005 (In) Hex Key Size Bottom: Step 1 Hex Key Size Top: Step 2
29401 icon_cad Inch 1/4 1/2 0.250 0.249 0.245 0.428 0.428 5/64 3/32
29402 icon_cad Inch 3/8 3/4 0.375 0.374 0.370 0.634 0.634 1/8 5/32
29403 icon_cad Inch 1/2 1 0.500 0.499 0.495 0.881 0.881 5/32 3/16
29404 icon_cad Inch 5/8 1 1/4 0.625 0.624 0.620 1.162 1.162 3/16 7/32
29405 icon_cad Inch 3/4 1 1/2 0.750 0.749 0.745 1.390 1.390 1/4 5/16
29406 icon_cad Inch 1 2 1.000 0.999 0.995 1.758 1.758 3/8 1/2
Part Number CAD Unit Nominal Diameter (mm) Nominal Length H (mm) Recommended Hole Diameter +0.025/-0.000 (mm) A DIA. +0.000/-0.025 (mm) B DIA. +0.000/-0.254 (mm) H1 +/- 0.13 (mm) L1 +/-0.013 (mm) Hex Key Size Bottom: Step 1 Hex Key Size Top: Step 2
29451 icon_cad Metric 10 20 10 9.98 9.88 17.45 17.45 3 4
29452 icon_cad Metric 12 25 12 11.98 11.89 22.48 22.48 4 5
29453 icon_cad Metric 14 28 14 13.97 13.89 24.74 24.74 4 5
29454 icon_cad Metric 16 32 16 15.98 15.90 29.51 29.51 5 6
29455 icon_cad Metric 20 38 20 19.98 19.89 35.31 35.31 6 8

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