Value Collection C207-CP3125000 Cotter Pin 5/16x5 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C207-CP3125000 is an extended prong cotter pin designed for use in mechanical assemblies where a positive locking fastener is required to secure pins, shafts, and clevis connections. Measuring 5/16 inch in diameter and 5 inches in usable length, this pin is manufactured from Grade 2 steel with a zinc-plated finish for basic corrosion resistance. The extended prong style allows the legs to be bent back cleanly after installation, providing a secure, tamper-evident lock. It conforms to ASME B18.8.1 dimensional standards and meets RoHS compliance requirements. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians use this pin across a broad range of light-to-medium duty industrial and agricultural applications.

This cotter pin is suited for general mechanical assemblies in agricultural equipment, material handling machinery, automotive linkages, and industrial maintenance environments. The extended prong configuration is preferred when additional leg length is needed for wrapping around larger shafts or clevises. It is a standard catalog fastener stocked for use wherever ASME B18.8.1-compliant cotter pins are specified. It ships in single-piece packaging with a minimum order quantity of 100 units per order.

Key Features

• Extended prong design allows legs to be bent back securely around shafts and clevises
• 5/16 inch diameter with 5 inches of usable length for medium to large pin applications
• Grade 2 steel construction provides reliable strength for light-to-medium duty fastening
• Zinc-plated finish offers basic corrosion protection in general service environments
• Conforms to ASME B18.8.1 dimensional standards
• RoHS compliant materials

Compatibility

Designed as a standard ASME B18.8.1-compliant extended prong cotter pin for use in general mechanical assemblies requiring a 5/16 inch diameter locking fastener.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by inserting the pin through the drilled hole in a shaft or clevis pin and spreading the prongs using needle-nose pliers or a cotter pin tool. Always ensure the hole diameter is appropriate for the 5/16 inch pin body before installation. The pin should not be reused after removal, as repeated bending fatigues the steel and reduces locking reliability. No special tools or trade licenses are required, but follow applicable machinery and equipment manufacturer guidelines for fastener specifications.