Value Collection 40916 Extended Prong Cotter Pin Zinc

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 40916 is an extended prong cotter pin used to secure pins, bolts, and fasteners in clevis joints, linkages, and mechanical assemblies. Manufactured from Grade 2 steel with a zinc-plated finish, it measures 0.109 inches in diameter and 1.5 inches in length. The extended prong design allows the legs to be bent back over a fastener after insertion, locking the pin firmly in place and preventing unintended removal. This style of cotter pin is a standard hardware component installed by mechanics, millwrights, plumbers, and general maintenance technicians across a wide range of industrial and mechanical applications.

The 40916 cotter pin is suited for use in light-duty to medium-duty mechanical assemblies where a secure, removable fastener retention solution is needed. Common applications include clevis-to-rod connections, hydraulic cylinder pins, pump linkages, valve actuator rods, and general machinery pinning tasks. The zinc plating provides a baseline level of corrosion resistance appropriate for indoor and sheltered outdoor service environments.

Key Features

• Extended prong configuration allows legs to fold back securely over the retained fastener
• Grade 2 steel construction provides reliable strength for light-duty to medium-duty service
• Zinc-plated finish offers basic corrosion resistance for general indoor and sheltered use
• 0.109-inch diameter and 1.5-inch length suit a broad range of standard pin and clevis sizes
• Compact, lightweight design at 0.01 pounds per pin

Compatibility

Designed as a standard extended prong cotter pin suitable for general mechanical assemblies requiring a 0.109-inch diameter, 1.5-inch length fastener retention solution.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by mechanics or maintenance technicians using standard needle-nose pliers. Before servicing any assembly, relieve all load, pressure, or tension from the pinned joint. Insert the cotter pin fully through the hole in the fastener, then bend the extended prongs apart and fold them back against the fastener to lock in place. Always replace a cotter pin that has been removed rather than reusing the old pin.