Value Collection CD550531 Extended Prong Cotter Pin

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION CD550531 is an extended prong cotter pin manufactured from Grade 2 steel with a zinc-plated finish for corrosion resistance. Measuring 2.5mm in diameter and 40mm in usable length (approximately 0.098 inches in diameter and 1.575 inches in length), this fastener is designed to secure pins, bolts, and shafts in mechanical assemblies. The extended prong design allows for easy bending after installation, locking the pin firmly in place. Plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, and general mechanical tradespeople use cotter pins like this one across a wide range of equipment and panel assembly applications.

This cotter pin is suited for use in light to medium-duty mechanical assemblies where a reliable, low-profile locking fastener is required. Typical applications include securing clevis pins, hinge pins, and axle shafts in HVAC equipment, electrical enclosures, plumbing valve linkages, and general industrial machinery. The zinc plating provides a baseline level of rust resistance appropriate for indoor and sheltered environments. This pin is sold individually but requires a minimum order quantity of 100 units.

Key Features

• Extended prong design allows bending after insertion for secure mechanical locking
• Grade 2 steel construction provides reliable strength for light to medium-duty fastening
• Zinc-plated finish offers corrosion resistance in indoor and sheltered environments
• 2.5mm diameter and 40mm usable length fit standard clevis and hinge pin applications
• Minimum order quantity of 100 units suits bulk service and maintenance stocking

Compatibility

Designed as a standard extended prong cotter pin for use in general mechanical assemblies requiring a 2.5mm diameter fastener with a 40mm usable length.

Installation Notes

Cotter pins are installed by a qualified mechanical technician or tradesperson. Always de-energize and lock out equipment before accessing mechanical assemblies. Insert the pin through the aligned holes, then bend the prongs outward using needle-nose pliers to secure the fastener. Do not reuse a cotter pin once it has been bent and removed, as repeated bending compromises the material integrity.