For slotted spring pins, heavy duty, DIN 1481 is the governing document for the dimensions listed below. Mechanical and performance requirements for this part family are set by its own standards, not by the bolt and screw property-class documents.
DIN 1481 — Scope
DIN 1481 specifies the dimensional requirements for slotted spring pins, heavy duty. Material, surface condition and any performance rating are set by separate documents specific to this part family — ISO 898-1 and ISO 898-2, which govern bolt and nut property classes, do not apply here.
Tolerance & Product Grades
Tolerances for slotted spring pins, heavy duty are given as limits on the individual dimensions in the table rather than as a fastener product grade. Where a general-tolerance class is cited on the drawing instead, it applies to the dimensions not otherwise toleranced.
Dimensions Specified by DIN 1481
| Size | Nominal diameter d (mm) | Diameter before insertion min (mm) | Diameter before insertion max (mm) | Wall thickness s (mm) | Recommended hole H12 (mm) | Double shear load (kN) | Length l (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 1 | 0.70 | 4~20 | ISO 8752 / DIN 1481 |
| 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 1.58 | 4~20 | ISO 8752 / DIN 1481 |
| 2 | 2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 2 | 2.82 | 5~20 | ISO 8752 / DIN 1481 |
| 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 4.38 | 5~20 | ISO 8752 / DIN 1481 |
| 3 | 3 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 3 | 6.32 | 6~20 | ISO 8752 / DIN 1481 |
| 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 0.75 | 3.5 | 9.06 | 8~24 | ISO 8752 / DIN 1481 |
| 4 | 4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 0.8 | 4 | 11.24 | 8~24 | ISO 8752 / DIN 1481 |
| 5 | 5 | 5.4 | 5.6 | 1.0 | 5 | 17.54 | 10~30 | ISO 8752 / DIN 1481 |
| 6 | 6 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 1.25 | 6 | 26.04 | 12~36 | ISO 8752 / DIN 1481 |
| 8 | 8 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 1.5 | 8 | 42.76 | 20~60 | ISO 8752 / DIN 1481 |
| 10 | 10 | 10.5 | 10.8 | 2.0 | 10 | 70.16 | 20~90 | ISO 8752 / DIN 1481 |
| 12 | 12 | 12.5 | 12.8 | 2.5 | 12 | 104.1 | 20~160 | ISO 8752 / DIN 1481 |
| 13 | 13 | 13.5 | 13.8 | 2.5 | 13 | 115.1 | 20~180 | ISO 8752 / DIN 1481 |
Equivalent Standards
Where direct equivalents exist (ISO ↔ DIN, ISO ↔ ASME), they are listed on the parent Slotted Spring Pins, Heavy Duty page. Always confirm against the dimensions on this page, since some "equivalent" standards differ in tolerances and head geometry.
When to Specify DIN 1481
DIN 1481 is still widely used in European mechanical engineering and as a cross-reference on legacy drawings; its ISO equivalent is preferred for new designs.
