Will the Redline 1/2 Inch Hinge Pin Nipple Work with the 1/2 Inch Diameter Hinge Pin

Question:

I surmise your 1/2inch i.d hinge pin Nipples HPN214 will work with the 1/2inch dia hinge Pin HP412? It would seem too tight though. Or is clearance factored into the specs. What if I needed to implement a hardware store unthreaded portion bolt into your 1/2inch hinge nipple. Would a 1/2 be too tight of would I need like a 7/16 or 15/32 bolt?

asked by: Dave S

Expert Reply:

The 1/2 Inch Diameter Hinge Pin Nipple # HPN214 referenced in your question will work perfectly with the 1/2 Inch Diameter Hinge Pin # HP412. I actually went out to our warehouse to test the two items together and the fit is not too tight at all.

We have measured the inner diameter of the hinge pin nipple with a digital caliper in the past and found a true diameter of right at 0.52 inches, making it compatible with a 1/2 inch hinge pin.

expert reply by: Chris R