SNBLP Series Threaded Ball Lock Pin Insert | Precision Locating Sleeve snblp000018 by sinoboltco

The sinoboltco SNBLP Series (snblp000018) threaded ball lock pin insert serves as the primary receiving bushing for quick-release ball lock pin assemblies. Engineered specifically for repeatable positioning in modular fixtures, welding tables, and automated assembly cells, this sleeve ensures positive locking without axial play or radial displacement.

Engineering Specifications & Material Choices

Manufactured using high-precision CNC turning, each snblp000018 sleeve features a slotted head design (2.5 mm slot width, 2.0 mm depth) to facilitate torque-controlled installation into tapped plate holes.

• Carbon Steel Variant (snblp000018-M): Crafted from medium carbon steel and treated with a uniform electroless nickel plating. This coating provides surface hardness and corrosion protection suitable for dry indoor machining and assembly lines.

• Stainless Steel Variant (snblp000018-S): Produced from solid SUS304 stainless steel, offering superior resistance against cutting fluid corrosion, washdowns, and humid environments without needing secondary plating.

Mechanical Interfacing & Tolerances

The internal receiving bore is ground to a strict +0.2 mm to +0.4 mm tolerance range relative to nominal ball pin shank diameters (6.0 mm and 10.0 mm). This clearance guarantees that locking detent balls fully expand behind the shoulder, providing structural retention against axial pull-out forces. Designed for mounting plates 6.0 mm or thicker, the fine metric thread pitches (M12x1.5 and M16x1.5) provide high thread engagement depth to withstand high clamping torque.

Raw Material Price-Locking (FPA) for OEM Buyers

Industrial hardware procurement often suffers from cost escalation driven by LME (London Metal Exchange) nickel and stainless steel spot market fluctuations. At sinoboltco, we integrate raw material futures hedging directly into our manufacturing supply chain. For high-volume OEM contracts and annual blanket purchase orders, we offer 12-month Fixed Price Agreements (FPA), locking in your unit costs for snblp000018 parts regardless of raw material market volatility.

Product Advantages

• Precise Internal Bore Tolerances: Machine-controlled +0.2/+0.4 mm bore tolerance prevents mechanical binding while keeping radial clearance minimal for high positioning repeatability.

• Dual Material Options: Choose between cost-effective electroless nickel-plated carbon steel or corrosion-resistant SUS304 stainless steel based on fluid and environmental exposure.

• Slotted Flange Anti-Rotation Design: Top flange features a 2.5 mm width slot allowing secure installation with standard drive tools, ensuring the sleeve stays tight under cyclic vibration.

• Standardized Metric Interfacing: Direct replacement sizes in M12x1.5 and M16x1.5 fit standard tooling plates with thickness starting at 6.0 mm.

• Supply Chain Risk Management: Fixed-price blanket contracts via sinoboltco’s raw material futures hedging protect your bill of materials (BOM) against LME steel price surges.

Product Features

• CNC-turned threaded receiving sleeve for quick-release ball lock pins.

• Standard metric thread options: M12x1.5 (for 6.0 mm bore) and M16x1.5 (for 10.0 mm bore).

• Slotted flange design (2.5 mm width, 2.0 mm depth) for flush seating and installation.

• Suitable for base mounting plates with thickness ≥ 6.0 mm.

• Material variants: Nickel-plated carbon steel / Stainless steel (SUS304).

• Controlled internal chamfer profile for smooth insertion of spring-loaded detent balls.

• Full traceability with custom laser marking available upon request.

Technical Specification Table