Value Collection CD553128 Extended Prong Cotter Pin

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION CD553128 is an extended prong cotter pin designed for use in mechanical fastening applications where a secure, removable locking pin is required. Measuring 0.125 inches in diameter and 1 inch in usable length, this pin is constructed from Grade 2 steel with a zinc-plated finish for basic corrosion resistance. Extended prong cotter pins are used to lock clevis pins, shaft bolts, and other fasteners in place by inserting through a drilled hole and bending the prongs outward. The zinc plating provides a layer of protection in light-duty environments. This pin is a standard hardware item handled by maintenance technicians, machinists, and trade professionals across a range of mechanical assemblies.

Extended prong cotter pins in this size range are commonly used in residential and light commercial mechanical systems, agricultural equipment, automotive linkages, and general industrial maintenance. They are a frequent component in HVAC damper linkages, actuator assemblies, and control rod connections. The 0.125-inch diameter and 1-inch length make this pin suitable for light to medium load applications requiring a reliable locking solution in a compact form factor.

Key Features

• Extended prong design allows for secure bending and locking after insertion
• Grade 2 steel construction provides adequate strength for light to medium mechanical applications
• Zinc-plated finish offers basic corrosion resistance in dry to mildly humid environments
• 0.125-inch diameter fits standard drilled holes in clevis pins, shaft bolts, and linkage assemblies
• 1-inch usable length accommodates typical fastener thicknesses in light-duty assemblies

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard stocking cotter pin for use in light mechanical linkage assemblies, clevis connections, and general fastening applications requiring a 0.125-inch diameter extended prong cotter pin.

Installation Notes

Cotter pins are typically installed by maintenance technicians and mechanical trade professionals using needle-nose pliers to bend the prongs after insertion. Always ensure the receiving hole diameter matches the pin diameter before installation. Power down or de-energize any connected system before servicing linkage assemblies. Cotter pins are single-use fasteners and should not be straightened and reused after removal.