Value Collection CD553141 Extended Prong Cotter Pin

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION CD553141 is an extended prong cotter pin designed to secure fasteners, clevis pins, and axle pins in mechanical assemblies. The extended prong design allows for easy bending after insertion, locking components in place and preventing axial movement. Constructed from Grade 2 steel with a zinc-plated finish, this pin measures 5/32 inches in diameter and 2 inches in usable length. The zinc plating provides basic corrosion resistance for general-purpose indoor and light outdoor applications. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and assembly workers install these pins as standard locking hardware across a wide range of mechanical and structural assemblies.

This extended prong cotter pin is suited for residential and light commercial maintenance applications where a reliable, cost-effective locking fastener is required. Typical uses include securing pins in agricultural equipment, trailers, conveyor systems, and general mechanical assemblies. The 5/32-inch diameter and 2-inch length make it appropriate for medium-duty fastener applications where a snug fit through a drilled pin hole is needed. This item is sold individually with a minimum order quantity of 100 units, making it practical for shop stock and production line replenishment.

Key Features

• Extended prong design for easy post-installation bending and secure locking
• Grade 2 steel construction provides reliable strength for general mechanical use
• Zinc-plated finish for basic corrosion resistance in light-duty environments
• 5/32-inch diameter fits standard drilled pin holes in clevis and axle assemblies
• 2-inch usable length accommodates medium-thickness components and pin assemblies

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement or stock cotter pin for general mechanical assemblies requiring a 5/32-inch diameter extended prong style pin with a 2-inch usable length.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by maintenance technicians, machinists, or assembly workers using standard needle-nose pliers or cotter pin tools. Always de-energize or immobilize the assembly before inserting or removing cotter pins. Insert the pin fully through the drilled hole, then bend the prongs outward against the component face to lock in position. Do not reuse a cotter pin once it has been bent and removed, as repeated bending compromises the metal integrity.