Value Collection 40943 Extended Prong Cotter Pin Zinc Plated

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 40943 is a zinc-plated steel extended prong cotter pin used to secure clevis pins, axle pins, and similar fasteners in mechanical assemblies. The extended prong design allows for easy bending and locking after installation, holding components firmly in place in a wide range of fastening applications. At 3/16 inch diameter and 3 inches in usable length, this pin suits mid-range pin hole sizes common in linkages, hinges, and agricultural or industrial equipment. Zinc plating provides basic corrosion resistance for general-purpose service environments. Installation requires no special tools beyond standard pliers.

This cotter pin is suited for use in mechanical assemblies found in HVAC equipment, plumbing fixtures, agricultural machinery, light industrial equipment, and general-purpose fabrication work. The extended prong style is commonly specified where the installer needs a pronounced tail for positive lockout after bending. It is installed by tradespeople and maintenance technicians wherever a through-pin must be positively retained. The 3-inch usable length accommodates a range of pin hub thicknesses without trimming.

Key Features

• Extended prong design allows positive mechanical lockout after bending
• Zinc-plated finish provides corrosion resistance for general-purpose use
• Steel construction for reliable shear and pull-through resistance
• 3/16 inch diameter fits standard clevis and axle pin hole sizes
• 3-inch usable length accommodates varying hub thicknesses

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or stocking cotter pin for mechanical assemblies requiring a 3/16 inch diameter extended prong style fastener.

Installation Notes

Cotter pins are installed by maintenance technicians and trade professionals using standard needle-nose pliers or cotter pin tools. Always ensure the receiving pin hole is clean and free of burrs before insertion. After seating, bend the prongs outward firmly to lock the pin in place. Never reuse a cotter pin that has already been bent and removed, as the metal fatigues and the locking integrity cannot be guaranteed.