Pin, Split, 3.2mm x 40mm, Each

Description

3.2x40mm Split Pin

What are split pins?

Split pins, also called cotter pins or split cotter pins, are a basic type of metal fastener. Their construction is a piece of wire or metal folded in half. Split pins have two tines (or prongs) with an eyelet at the bend.

What are split pins made from?

Split pins need to be strong enough to hold components in place, but flexible enough so you can bend them to secure the fastening. Split pin construction is typically aluminium, brass or stainless steel. Some pins feature zinc plating or galvanised. This offers protection against corrosion.

How do I use a split pin?

You typically use split pins to fasten a shaft or similar component in place. One can also use split pins keep machinery aligned.

You place the pin through a hole and then you bend the prongs (or tines) of the pin to hold the pin in place. One may need a set of pliers or additional tools to help you bend the tines. You can also cut the tines down to size before installation. This can prevent any snagging injuries from occurring in future.

Split pins are similar to staples in that they are a temporary, light duty fastening. You can use split pins as a fastener in their own right or combine them with other types of fastenings such as clevis pins.

Can I reuse a split pin?

We don’t reccomend to reuse split pins. You most probably bent the tines after the initial installation. Trying to reshape the prongs of the split pin again can damage the integrity of the pin and cause weakness on the tines. If used again, the pin and fastening may fail.

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