Value Collection 40950 Extended Prong Cotter Pin Zinc Steel

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 40950 is an extended prong cotter pin used to secure clevis pins, shaft assemblies, and fastener connections in mechanical and structural applications. Manufactured from Grade 2 steel with a zinc-plated finish, this pin measures 0.25 inches in diameter and 3 inches in usable length. The extended prong design allows the legs to be bent back over a pin or shaft after insertion, locking the fastener in place without threading. Plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, and general maintenance trades reach for cotter pins when securing components in linkage assemblies, brackets, and equipment panels.

This cotter pin is suited for light-duty to medium-duty mechanical connections across residential and commercial maintenance environments. Typical applications include securing clevis pins in HVAC damper linkages, securing hinge pins in equipment panels, and fastening shaft-and-yoke assemblies in mechanical equipment rooms. The zinc plating provides basic corrosion resistance for indoor and sheltered outdoor installations. Sold individually, this pin is ordered in multiples of 50 units minimum.

Key Features

• Extended prong design locks into place when legs are bent after insertion
• Grade 2 steel construction for reliable shear resistance in fastener applications
• Zinc-plated finish provides corrosion resistance for indoor and sheltered use
• 0.25 inch diameter and 3 inch usable length suits a range of standard pin holes
• Minimum order quantity of 50 supports bulk service and maintenance stock

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-dimension replacement or service cotter pin for mechanical assemblies requiring a 0.25 inch diameter extended prong style pin with a 3 inch usable length.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by maintenance technicians and trade professionals using standard needle-nose pliers. Always de-energize or shut down the associated mechanical assembly before removing or installing cotter pins. Insert the pin through the aligned hole, then bend the extended prongs outward in opposite directions to secure. Do not reuse a cotter pin that has been previously bent, as repeated flexing reduces material integrity.