Pins and Clips

Cotter Pins, also known as Split Pins are designed to be inserted through a hole and bent to secure in place, they are commonly made from wire which is semi-circular in cross section and square cut at the end, other specialist end finishes include Mitre or Bevel. Lengths are measured from the end of the tines to the point the base of the eyelet hole contacts with the host material. An unthreaded fastener solution for single use, as bending fatigue can cause failure if re-used.

R Clips, also known as R Keys, R Pins or Hitch Pins. Often used to secure ends of round shafts such clevis pins or axles. Re-usable and made from A2 grade stainless steel, they can be viewed as a better option than split pins as they are easier to remove whilst essentially doing the same job.

Clevis Pins are used to allow rotation between connected parts about the Axis of the pin. Our Clevis Pins are unthreaded and consist of a head section, shanked body and a drilled hole across the shank. Used in conjunction with split pins or cotter pins to fix the Clevis in place. Uses include Agricultural Machinery, Towing, Sailing and Linkages.

Our stock of Dowel Pins are short cylindrical sections of metal cut from a Dowel Bar. For use in aligning machinery parts correctly and often as reference points for mechanical engineers to ensure repeatable and accurate assemblies.

Blind rivets, also known as pop rivets, are an unthreaded fastener, and can be used when access is only available on one side of the workpiece or joint. These rivets are fitted using one of several types of riveting tool. These items are manufactured in many different types and material combinations. The examples here are the standard open type, with a domed or pan head, and are to the ISO 15983 standard, unless stated otherwise.

Blind rivets, also known as pop rivets, are an unthreaded fastener, and can be used when access is only available on one side of the workpiece or joint. These rivets are fitted using one of several types of riveting tool. These items are manufactured in many different types and material combinations. The examples here are the standard open type, with a countersunk head, and are to ISO 15984 standard.