Pins and Clips

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.

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.