Value Collection 40935 Extended Prong Cotter Pin Steel

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 40935 is a zinc-plated steel extended prong cotter pin used to secure clevis pins, shaft pins, and fasteners in mechanical assemblies. The extended prong design allows the legs to be bent back over a shaft or through a hole to lock a pin in place without additional hardware. At 5/32 inch in diameter and 2-1/2 inches in length, this pin suits light-to-medium duty fastening applications where quick installation and positive retention are required. The zinc plating provides basic corrosion resistance in general indoor or sheltered environments.

This cotter pin is suited for general mechanical maintenance across HVAC equipment, plumbing fixtures, pump assemblies, and similar trade applications where clevis or shaft pins must be secured. The extended prong style is commonly used where space allows the prongs to be spread and bent, providing a positive mechanical lock. Licensed trades and maintenance technicians use these pins when servicing linkages, valve actuators, and bracket assemblies on residential and light commercial equipment.

Key Features

• Extended prong design allows prongs to be bent back for positive pin retention
• Zinc-plated steel construction provides corrosion resistance in general service environments
• 5/32 inch diameter fits standard clevis and shaft pin holes of the corresponding size
• 2-1/2 inch length accommodates a range of shaft thicknesses with prong length to spare for bending
• Single-use fastener — installs without tools beyond basic pliers for bending prongs

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose extended prong cotter pin for use in mechanical assemblies requiring a 5/32 inch diameter pin up to 2-1/2 inches in length.

Installation Notes

Power down or depressurize any equipment before removing or installing cotter pins in active assemblies. Insert the pin fully through the hole, then spread and bend the prongs in opposite directions against the shaft or casting using needle-nose pliers. Cotter pins are single-use fasteners and should not be reused once bent. Always replace with a new pin of the same diameter and length when servicing the assembly.