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Pins · ISO 8734 / DIN 6325

Grade 8.8 Steel Dowel Pins

Grade 8.8 Steel Dowel Pins reference image

Dowel Pins manufactured in Grade 8.8 Steel (class 8.8) are dimensioned to ISO 8734 / DIN 6325. The sections below give the mechanical and physical properties of the grade, its behavior in corrosive and elevated-temperature service, and the full size table.

Why Choose Grade 8.8 Steel for Dowel Pins

The workhorse medium-carbon alloy grade for structural joints. For dowel pins, this matters when requires plating (zinc) for corrosion protection is the primary requirement.

Mechanical & Physical Properties

Grade designationclass 8.8
Magnetic responseMagnetic
Service temperatureup to approx. +300 °C
Corrosion characteristicRequires plating (zinc) for corrosion protection

Corrosion Behavior in Service

Carbon and alloy steel dowel pins require a coating for corrosion protection. Zinc plating (with or without passivation) is the most common; hot-dip galvanizing is used for outdoor structural service; black-oxide is mainly a tarnish-prevention finish for tool-room use.

Comparable Grades

For Dowel Pins, class 10.9 or 12.9 is the comparable strength step. Move up when the joint preload approaches the proof load of the current class; move down when the joint is over-specified. For corrosion-critical service, switch to stainless A2 or A4.

Sizes of Dowel Pins Available in Grade 8.8 Steel

Nominal diameter (mm)Diameter toleranceCommon length range (mm)MaterialHardnessReference standardNotes
1.0h64~10Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
1.2h64~12Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
1.5h64~16Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
2.0h66~20Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
2.5h66~24Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
3.0h68~30Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
4.0h68~40Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
5.0h610~50Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
6.0h612~60Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
8.0h616~80Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
10.0h620~100Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
12.0h625~120Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
16.0h630~160Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
20.0h635~200Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
25.0h645~200Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
30.0h650~200Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
40.0h660~200Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
50.0h680~200Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit

Technical Drawing

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Dimensions & Specifications (ISO 8734 / DIN 6325)

Nominal diameter (mm)Diameter toleranceCommon length range (mm)MaterialHardnessReference standardNotes
1.0h64~10Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
1.2h64~12Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
1.5h64~16Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
2.0h66~20Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
2.5h66~24Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
3.0h68~30Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
4.0h68~40Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
5.0h610~50Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
6.0h612~60Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
8.0h616~80Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
10.0h620~100Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
12.0h625~120Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
16.0h630~160Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
20.0h635~200Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
25.0h645~200Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
30.0h650~200Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
40.0h660~200Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit
50.0h680~200Alloy steelHardenedISO 8734 / DIN 6325Both ends chamfered, precision fit

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Grade 8.8 Steel replace stainless steel structurally?

No — stainless A2/A4 cannot match class 10.9 / 12.9 strength. Stainless is selected for corrosion, not raw strength.

Are Grade 8.8 Steel Dowel Pins magnetic?

Grade 8.8 Steel Dowel Pins are magnetic.

What corrosion resistance do Grade 8.8 Steel Dowel Pins offer?

Grade 8.8 Steel Dowel Pins provide requires plating (zinc) for corrosion protection with a service range of up to approx. +300 °C.

When should I move from class 8.8 to class 10.9 / 12.9 for Dowel Pins?

Step up to class 10.9 / 12.9 when the joint preload approaches the proof load of the current class. The higher class adds preload at the same diameter, often saving size and weight.

How do I request a quotation?

Use the technical drawing on this page to pick the exact configuration, then submit it with the quote form. We respond within one business day.