Value Collection 40965 Extended Prong Cotter Pin

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 40965 is a zinc-plated steel extended prong cotter pin used to secure fasteners, clevis pins, and shaft assemblies in mechanical, agricultural, and industrial applications. The pin measures 0.375 inches in diameter with a 6-inch usable length, providing reach in deep or recessed mounting configurations. The zinc plating delivers baseline corrosion resistance for general-purpose use in moderate environments. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and field mechanics install these pins as primary locking devices where a positive mechanical stop is required to prevent axle or pin walkout.

This extended prong cotter pin is suited for use in equipment linkages, trailer hitches, agricultural implement pins, and general mechanical assemblies requiring a reliable, removable locking fastener. The extended prong design allows the legs to be bent back with standard needle-nose pliers, making installation and removal straightforward in the field or shop. It is appropriate for both light industrial and heavy-equipment maintenance tasks where a standard-length cotter pin would not reach.

Key Features

• Extended prong design provides additional leg length for deep pin installations
• 0.375-inch diameter and 6-inch usable length suit large clevis and shaft pin applications
• Zinc-plated steel construction offers corrosion resistance for general-purpose use
• Removable and reusable locking fastener requiring no special tools for installation
• UNSPSC classified under code 31163204 for fastener procurement and cataloging

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose extended prong cotter pin for use in standard 0.375-inch cotter pin applications across mechanical, agricultural, and industrial assemblies.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by maintenance technicians or mechanics using needle-nose pliers. Insert the pin fully through the castle nut or drilled shaft pin, then spread the prongs to lock the assembly in place. Always ensure the through-hole diameter matches the pin diameter before installation. Remove and inspect the pin before reuse if it has been subjected to significant mechanical load or vibration.