Locating & Positioning Components

Pinpoint Precision: Your Source for Locating and Positioning Components at Penn Tool Co.

For over five decades, Penn Tool Co. has armed professionals and machinists with the foundational elements for absolute accuracy. Our selection of locating components and positioning components delivers unwavering accuracy and dependable indexing across countless applications. 

Discover high-quality fixture locating pins, versatile positioning pins and bushings, and specialized solutions, all engineered for ultimate precision and offered at competitive prices.

 Find the Perfect Components for Every Setup

Our selection includes components designed for various positioning and indexing functions. For fundamental accuracy, find our high-precision locating components and robust fixture locating bushings. Our spring plungers, and pins and stops ensure secure and repeatable indexing. For precise measurement and inspection, our tooling balls offer reliable reference points.

Explore other specialized components beyond basic pins and bushings to enhance your fixturing. Our positioning stops and grippers provide versatile workpiece control. Utilize jigs and flat feet for consistent height and stability. Ball-bearing parallels offer superior support when elevated precision and smooth movement are crucial. These are the essential fixture positioning components that elevate your setup.

Explore our broader Clamps and Clamping Components for secure workpiece holding. For complete fixture construction elements, browse our Workholding section.

Shop from the Top Industry Brands

At Penn Tool Co., your project's precision and repeatability are our top priority. That's why we stock locating and positioning components from brands you know and trust for their reliability, accuracy, and consistent performance. Choose from Gibraltar Products, known for robust industrial solutions; Vlier and Fairlane Products, specialists in Spring Plungers, Pins and Stops, and other precise components; Jergens, Inc., a leader in workholding and fixturing; TE-CO, offering a wide range of workholding and locating solutions, and more.

Choosing the Right Components

Selecting the ideal locating components and positioning components is crucial for maximizing accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in your manufacturing processes. Here's what to consider:

  • Function: Do you need to align, support, stop, or index a workpiece?
  • Precision Required: For the tightest tolerances, opt for high-precision dowel pins locating and fixture locating pins.
  • Workpiece Material and Geometry: Ensure the components can effectively interact with your part without marring or misalignment.
  • Fixture Design: Integrate components like fixture locating bushings, rest buttons, and positioning stops and grippers seamlessly into your fixture build.
  • Type of Movement: If you need spring-loaded action, spring plungers, and pins and stops are ideal.
  • Measurement Needs: Tooling balls are invaluable for inspection.

Remember to prioritize safety! Explore our Safety Products for crucial gear when building or working with fixtures.

Penn Tool Co. is more than a supplier. We're your dedicated partner, committed to integrity and delivering exceptional service with every order. Partner with us and experience the difference industrial-grade components from trusted brands bring to your fixturing, assembly, and machining projects.