Value Collection CD550505 Extended Prong Cotter Pin

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION CD550505 is an extended prong cotter pin designed for use in mechanical assemblies where a positive locking fastener is required to secure clevis pins, axle pins, and similar cylindrical hardware. The pin measures 2mm in diameter and 32mm in usable length. Constructed from Grade 2 steel with a zinc-plated finish, it provides basic corrosion resistance in light-duty indoor and sheltered outdoor applications. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and general assembly workers install this type of fastener across a wide range of mechanical and structural applications.

Extended prong cotter pins are used in applications where the prongs must be bent back securely after insertion to prevent pin walkout under vibration or load. Common install scenarios include agricultural equipment linkages, trailer and hitch assemblies, pump shafts, and general industrial machinery. The 2mm diameter makes this pin appropriate for smaller bore holes and lighter load applications where compact fastener geometry is required.

Key Features

• Extended prong design allows positive mechanical lock after bending
• Grade 2 steel construction suitable for light to moderate mechanical loads
• Zinc-plated finish provides basic corrosion resistance
• 2mm diameter fits small-bore clevis and axle pin applications
• 32mm usable length accommodates moderate pin shaft depths

Compatibility

Designed as a standard extended prong cotter pin for use in mechanical assemblies requiring a 2mm diameter locking fastener with a 32mm usable length.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed with standard needle-nose pliers or cotter pin pliers. Insert the pin fully through the bore hole, then bend the prongs outward in opposite directions against the mating surface to lock the pin in place. Always replace a cotter pin that has been removed rather than reusing it, as repeated bending fatigues the material. Ensure the host pin or shaft bore diameter matches the 2mm pin diameter before installation.