Split Cotter Pin

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Split cotter pin. Hairpin cotter pin assortments. In stock and ready to ship. The british definition of cotter pin is equivalent to u s. A split pin also known in the united states as a cotter pin or cotter key is a metal fastener with two tines that are bent during installation similar to a staple or rivet typically made of thick wire with a half circular cross section split pins come in multiple sizes and types.

321 per ams 7211. It is commonly split in the middle and has two tines that can be bent around the nut or bolt to secure machinery. The nut is torqued onto the stud and then turned slightly u. A cotter pin is made from mild steel and is used to prevent a nut from rotating out of position.

The nut is sometimes referred to as a castle nut due to the 6 notches cut into the top. It is used for locking and to hold an object in place. Steel cotter pins split pins grade 2 cotter pins split pins 300 stainless a1 a2 18 8 304 310 etc cotter pins split pins 316 317 a4 stainless cotter pins split pins 400 stainless 405 410 416 420 430 etc cotter pins split pins ni cu alloy monel k monel etc cotter pins split pins copper cotter pins split pins aluminum cotter. The cotter pins essentially is a fastener which provides locking between two parts and hence it is vital to select and use right type of pin to ensure the safe working of the system and sometimes to prevent major accident.

A split cotter pin is a small but vital component of assemblies especially used in engineering industries.