Value Collection C207-CPS1563000 Cotter Pin 5/32x3 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C207-CPS1563000 is an extended prong cotter pin designed for use in mechanical fastening applications where reliable locking of clevis pins, castle nuts, and similar fasteners is required. Manufactured from 18-8 stainless steel with a plain uncoated finish, this pin offers good corrosion resistance in moderate environments. It measures 5/32 inch in diameter with a 3-inch usable length, making it suitable for medium-span fastener assemblies. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and mechanical contractors install these as standard locking hardware across a wide range of industrial and trade applications.

Extended prong cotter pins are used in both light industrial and general mechanical service environments. The extended prong design provides additional material for bending and securing after installation, improving retention in vibration-prone assemblies. Typical applications include securing axle pins, hydraulic cylinder clevis ends, linkage assemblies, and valve stem connections. This pin meets ASME B18.8.1 dimensional standards and is RoHS compliant, making it appropriate for use in assemblies requiring regulatory conformance. It is sold individually but carries a minimum order quantity of 100 units.

Key Features

• 18-8 stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance in wet or humid service conditions
• Extended prong design allows positive post-installation bending for improved retention
• Meets ASME B18.8.1 dimensional standard for cotter pins
• RoHS compliant for use in regulated assemblies
• Plain uncoated finish; no coating contamination risk in food-adjacent or clean environments
• 5/32 inch diameter by 3-inch usable length suits medium-clearance pin bores

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement or service cotter pin for mechanical assemblies requiring a 5/32 inch diameter, 3-inch usable length extended prong pin conforming to ASME B18.8.1.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by mechanical technicians using standard needle-nose pliers or cotter pin tools. Always de-energize and secure equipment before accessing pinned assemblies. Insert the pin fully through the bored hole, then bend both prongs outward or wrap one prong back around the fastener to lock in place. Do not reuse cotter pins that have been previously bent or removed, as fatigue reduces retention reliability.