Key Pins

Rebuilders, at least those who really care as to how their pianos play, carefully and laboriously polish the key pins so as to reduce friction. There can be no doubt that this technique makes an action play better. But the time involved is lengthy and is only a temporary solution. The atmosphere around us will, in short order, corrode these highly polished key pins increasing their friction again.

Wouldn't it be nice if there were a way to achieve this reduced friction on the key pins in a simple and permanent way?

Introducing the Wessell, Nickel & Gross Low Friction Key Pins

We now have key pins made from aluminum so that we can get the benefit of hard anodization on the surface of the pins. Hard-Anodization is one method of producing a non stick cooking surface. When polished, these pins are even more slippery than the polished pins of old. As an added benefit, they will stay polished and slippery indefinitely. Unlike the past, the polish is permanent.

NOTE: Do not use a steel hammer to install key pins. An installation kit is available. Call (916) 419-2727 for more information.

Balance Rail Pin Set (American Std Long)

Set of 90 balance rail pins. American Std Long, 3.71mm x 67mm.

Part Number: 06-5305

Balance Rail Pin Set (American Std Short)

Set of 90 balance rail pins. American Std Short, 3.71mm x 54mm.

Part Number: 06-5314

Balance Rail Pin Set (European Std Long)

Set of 90 balance rail pins. European Std Long, 3.5mm x 67mm.

Part Number: 06-5307

Balance Rail Pin Set (European Std Short)

Set of 90 balance rail pins. European Std Short, 3.5mm x 54mm.

Part Number: 06-5315

Balance Rail Pin Set (Old Steinway Long)

Set of 90 balance rail pins. Old Steinway Long, 4.11mm x 67mm.

Part Number: 06-5309

Balance Rail Pin Set (Old Steinway Short)

Set of 90 balance rail pins. Old Steinway Short, 4.11mm x 59mm.

Part Number: 06-5308

Front Rail Bushing (set of 90)

N/A

Part Number: 06-5313

Front Rail Pin Set (American Std Long)

Set of 90 front rail pins. American Std Long, 3.71mm x 43mm.

Part Number: 06-5318

Front Rail Pin Set (American Std Short)

Set of 90 front rail pins. American Std Short, 3.71mm x 37mm.

Part Number: 06-5310

Front Rail Pin Set (European Std)

Set of 90 front rail pins. European Std, 3.26mm x 42mm.

Part Number: 06-5312