Value Collection 34533 Extended Prong Cotter Pin 0.5x4 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 34533 is an extended prong cotter pin designed for use in mechanical assemblies where positive locking of clevis pins, axle pins, and other fasteners is required. Manufactured from Grade 2 steel with a zinc-plated finish for basic corrosion resistance, this pin measures 0.5 inches in diameter and 4 inches in usable length. The extended prong design allows for secure bending and positive retention after installation. Machinists, millwrights, agricultural equipment technicians, and general maintenance trades install this type of fastener as a reliable, low-cost method of preventing fastener back-out in a wide range of mechanical assemblies.

This cotter pin is suited for residential and commercial maintenance applications, agricultural equipment, trailer hitches, material handling equipment, and general industrial machinery where a 0.5-inch diameter pin retention solution is needed. The zinc-plated finish offers light-duty corrosion protection appropriate for indoor or sheltered outdoor installations. Sold individually, with a minimum order quantity of 50 units, making it well suited for shop stock and maintenance inventory replenishment.

Key Features

• Extended prong design provides secure post-installation bending and reliable fastener retention
• Grade 2 steel construction delivers adequate shear strength for general mechanical fastening applications
• Zinc-plated finish provides basic corrosion resistance for light-duty environments
• 0.5-inch diameter fits standard clevis and axle pin bores requiring half-inch cotter retention
• 4-inch usable length accommodates thicker assemblies and provides sufficient prong material for bending

Compatibility

Designed as a standard extended prong cotter pin for general mechanical and industrial fastening applications requiring a 0.5-inch diameter pin.

Installation Notes

Cotter pins are installed by maintenance technicians and machinists using standard needle-nose pliers or cotter pin tools. Always insert the pin fully through the castellated nut or drilled pin bore before spreading the prongs. Prongs should be bent in opposite directions or folded back against the fastener to secure retention. Cotter pins are single-use fasteners and must be replaced with a new pin any time the assembly is disassembled.