Value Collection 79529863 Extended Prong Cotter Pin

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 79529863 is a zinc-plated, Grade 2 steel extended prong cotter pin used to secure fasteners, clevis pins, and axle retainers in mechanical assemblies. Measuring 0.0625 inches in diameter and 0.75 inches in length, this cotter pin installs by inserting through a drilled hole and bending the extended prongs outward to lock components in place. The zinc plating provides basic corrosion resistance for general indoor and moderate outdoor applications. Maintenance technicians, millwrights, plumbers, and HVAC service pros commonly keep cotter pins on hand for equipment reassembly and pin retention work.

Extended prong cotter pins are used across a wide range of mechanical and trade applications including valve linkages, clevis joints, control rod assemblies, and general fastener retention. Their extended prong design allows easier bending and more secure locking compared to standard prong styles. This pin size is suited to light-duty connections where a 0.0625-inch diameter pin is specified. Sold in a package quantity of 125, making them practical for shop stock or service van inventory.

Key Features

• Extended prong design allows prongs to bend and lock securely around mating hardware
• Grade 2 steel construction provides adequate strength for general mechanical fastening
• Zinc plating offers basic corrosion resistance for general-use environments
• 0.0625-inch diameter fits standard drilled holes sized for 1/16-inch cotter pins
• 0.75-inch length accommodates typical clevis pin and axle pin thicknesses in light-duty assemblies
• Package quantity of 125 supports bench stock and field service inventory

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or stock cotter pin for any mechanical assembly requiring a 0.0625-inch diameter by 0.75-inch extended prong cotter pin in Grade 2 zinc-plated steel.

Installation Notes

Cotter pins are installed by hand or with needle-nose pliers — no special tools or trade license is required, though they appear frequently in HVAC linkage assemblies, plumbing valve stems, and equipment panels serviced by licensed technicians. Always de-energize or shut down the equipment and relieve any mechanical tension before removing or replacing a cotter pin. Insert the pin fully through the hole until the head seats flush, then bend the prongs apart at approximately equal angles to secure. Never reuse a previously bent cotter pin, as repeated bending weakens the metal and may cause premature failure.