Overview of the LEGO Technic pins
12 March 2025
LEGO® Technic pins are essential components within the LEGO Technic system, designed to securely connect different parts while enabling moving parts. These pins vary in length, color and function, and play a crucial role in the stability and functionality of Technic structures. So then it is important to know which Technic pins are all there and what they do. Hence the overview below so you can easily see which pin you need for your project.
Overview of the LEGO Technic pins:
Technic pins without friction:
Description: A standard pin without friction ridges, used for connections where free rotation is desired. It is available in various lengths:
Technic pins with friction:
To get a firmer connection without unwanted movement, there are pins with friction ridges along the length. These are also available in different lengths:
Technic as-pin combination:
A versatile connector that has a pin on one end and an axle on the other, making it suitable for various construction techniques. These are also available in different springs:
Special Technic Pins
Then there are a few separate LEGO® Technic pins. Like 3L's pin with friction and a stop bushing:
Hopefully with this help you can find the right pins for your project/MOC.
About LEGO® Technic
Technic is the theme for LEGO® fans who enjoy building ingenious, moving sets. LEGO® Technic creations are full of ingenious building techniques that mimic reality. LEGO® Technic is therefore also an advanced theme, but also suitable for slightly older children with an interest in technology.
At ToyPro you will find a large collection of LEGO® Technic sets with which you can build cars (including super cars), trucks, ships, cranes and helicopters, among other things.
Buy technical LEGO® parts
Have you lost a part? At ToyPro you can order LEGO® Technic parts in addition to complete sets. We have an assortment of over 1600 different technical LEGO® bricks. Not sure which part you are missing? On the product page of a set you can see which Lego bricks are included in that set.
Do you want to go beyond the standard sets and build your own Technic MOC? Then ToyPro is the LEGO® Technic parts store for you. On the LEGO® Technic parts page, you can browse through subcategories such as axles, connectors and couplers. You can also filter by size to find the Technic parts you need. In addition, you can also search by LEGO® Design ID and Element ID.
With every purchase of single parts you earn ToyPro credits. With these credits you save for a nice discount on your next purchase. If something doesn't go right with your order, our customer service team will quickly fix it for you. Finally, our employees will make sure that you receive your order quickly.
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