Cotter Pin Types

Often cotter pins are used in conjunction with clevis pins.

Cotter pin types.

Available in semi permanent and quick release models installation and removal for these fasteners may require additional pressure or tools. In stock and ready to ship. Cotter pins are used to keep parts in position. They are easy to install and remove.

Machine pins also referred to as pin fasteners or fastening pins are a type of specialty fastener employed to properly align and join together two parts or components. Circle cotter a ring shaped cotter pin. Cotter pins and wire clips are penetrating and coupling mechanical fasteners. Choose from our selection of cotter pins including over 900 products in a wide range of styles and sizes.

Cotter pins come in several forms with each designed for a specific kind of assembly. Cotter pins include the well known hair pin cotters as well as our unique inventions. Clevis pins are used in a clevis and they are usually held in place by cotter pins. It is commonly split in the middle and has two tines that can be bent around the nut or bolt to secure machinery.

Extended cotter pin or hammerlock cotter pin. Types of pins clevis cotter hairpin cotter. Split pin a metal fastener with two tines that are bent during installation used to fasten metal together like with a staple or rivet. Bowtie cotter pin a vibration proof type of r clip that is shaped like a bowtie.

A cotter pin can be made of steel stainless steel brass or aluminum and. A cotter pin locks a gear shaft in place. Use cotter pins to lock a castle nut or secure a clevis pin. Cotter pin may refer to.

Bow tie locking cotters rue ring locking cotters and infinity s hooks. It is used for locking and to hold an object in place. A cotter pin is easy to install and remove and is commonly used to secure a wheel or machine component on an axle. Some cotter pins are suitable for use as shear pins.

A split pin has two long tines that are bent to hold it in place. A cotter pin has a round head and ends that are bent after assembly to be locked in position. Cotter pins are split pins that are opened outward after passing through a hole. Hairpin clips also called r clips are designed to slip on with no bending required.

Hairpin cotter pin more commonly known as an r clip. The most common type is the extended cotter pin which has one end that is slightly longer than the other.