ASP 34 Shot Pin / Learn & Compare

MECHANICAL DESIGN FEATURES

Bi-Directional Mounting
3 Year component / 3 Year Switch Warranty
Both ends of stroke can be used for Geo Location (no additional stops)
Completely sealed design (Best for laser weld & trim cells)
Radius corners for better air sealing & rod wiping
E&E Cylinders are so robust, they will run 120 PSI Air or 500 PSI Hydraulic within the same unit.

PTFE Plus 20,000 PSI capable bearing
Non magnetic stainless steel Ram
Coupler is machined onto Ram (cannot come lose or unscrew)
All available Ram mounting styles (no up charge)
Best corrosion & weld spray resistance

PTFE Plus 20,000 PSI capable bearing
Non magnetic stainless steel Ram
Coupler is machined onto Ram (cannot come lose or unscrew)
All available Ram mounting styles (no up charge)
Best corrosion & weld spray resistance

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE FEATURES

All E&E Custom Products parts use the same switch (minimize inventory)
Cylinder switch MTTR = 5 min. / World switch = 1 hour
Switch is recessed in metal groove (protects from maintenance personel's feet and slag removal operations).
Movable switch connector
25 and 50 stroke units are the same length using stop tube (cuts spare parts stock by 40% on typical job)

MAINTENANCE KITS

ADVANTAGES (SOLID STATE CYLINDER SWITCH vs. WORLD SWITCH)

E&E Standard cylinder switch has a 3 Year Warranty (No Switch Warranty Available from any other Shot Pin manufacturer).

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE ADVANTAGES

ALL E&E Custom Product parts use the same switch (minimize inventory).
Other interchangeable switch brands can be used in all environments except for resistance welding.
The standard effector switch is low cost and available world wide.
The standard switch is not a "private label" or a unique body / groove combination.
Cylinder switch MTTR = 5 min. / World switch = 1 hour
No chance of losing small screws, DWLS covers etc, when changing switch.
Component remains sealed during switch change.

DESIGN

DESIGN ADVANTAGES

Groove mounted switch
ALL welding & assembly environments can use our standard cylinder switch.
Every major manufacturer makes a switch for this groove.
Allows for more compact and durable design.
Sealed design keeps fine contaminants out, Far superior in laser welding and cutting applications.
No pockets or covers.

ASP 34 COMPETING PRODUCTS COMPARISON CHART

DESIGN COMPARISON	E&E ASP34	AUTOMOTIVE LOCATING PIN	SHOT PIN
120 PSI Air or 500 PSI Hydraulic (same component)	✔	Air only	Air only
Two Directional Mounting	✔	X	X
No External Stop required for "Z" Axis accuracy	✔	✔	✔ as of 3/2025
Available Strokes	25-200	25-100	25-200 as of 3/2025
Offset Limit	150 mm	75 mm	150 mm
Interchangeability	✔	X	✔
Lube Free	✔	X	✔
Anti Rotate	SQ in SQ	Flat on Cyl tube	SQ in SQ
25 + 50 stroke same unit with removable stop tube	✔	X	X

MECHANICAL COMPARISON	E&E ASP34	AUTOMOTIVE LOCATING PIN	SHOT PIN
Coupler machined into RAM (cannot come lose)	✔	Threaded	✔ as of 5/2024
MIG / ARC Shield	✔	X	✔
RAP / Rigid	Choice	Rigid STD.	choice
Resistance to Laser Dust	100% Sealed	Gaps in switch cover	Gaps in switch cover
RAM Material	Non Magnetic 304 Stainless	Carbon Steel w/ FNC	Carbon Steel w/ Tin
RAM Corrosion resistance	Best	medium	medium
RAM Slag resistance	Best	medium	medium
RAM Corners	Radius	Radius	Sharp Chamfer
RAM Will not magnetize	✔	X	X
Bearing Material	PTFE Plus TM	Hard coat Alum.	Filled PTFE
Bearing Material Load Capacity (PSI)	20,000	5,000	1,000
Piston Seal	Activated Triple Lip Metric	O-Ring	T Single Lip English
RAM Scraper / Wiper	Standard Stainless Scraper Double Lip Wiper	Bronze scraper Single Lip	Optional With Upcharge as of 8/2024

SWITCHING COMPARISON	E&E ASP34	AUTOMOTIVE LOCATING PIN	SHOT PIN
Switch Protection	recessed in metal groove	none	none
Commercial cylinder switch (no private label)	✔	X	X
Switch Warranty	3 Year	X	X

MAINTENANCE COMPARISON	E&E ASP34	AUTOMOTIVE LOCATING PIN	SHOT PIN
Switch Change MTTR	5 mins.	world (1 hour)	world (1 hour)
Remains sealed while changing switch	✔	X	world X
No Chance of losing small switch housing components	✔	world X	world X
Field serviceable 25 + 50 stroke (same unit) with removable stop tube	✔	X	X
Full complement of spare parts	✔	X	wiper only
No upcharge for standard RAM hole patterns	✔	X	X
Price With Standard Ram Pattern and Switch	$475

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