Value Collection KP35018 Extended Prong Cotter Pin

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION KP35018 is an extended prong cotter pin designed for securing fasteners, clevis pins, and axle pins in mechanical assemblies. Manufactured from Grade 2 steel with a zinc-plated finish, this pin measures 5/32 inches in diameter and 1 inch in usable length. The extended prong configuration allows the legs to be bent back easily after insertion, providing a reliable mechanical lock in automotive, agricultural, industrial, and general maintenance applications. Machinists, mechanics, and maintenance technicians keep these on hand for routine assembly and repair work.

This cotter pin is suited for light-duty to medium-duty fastening tasks in both residential and commercial maintenance settings. Typical installations include securing pins in linkage assemblies, steering components, agricultural equipment, and general fabrication work. The zinc plating provides a basic level of corrosion resistance for indoor and sheltered outdoor environments. These pins are sold individually per package and are ordered in minimum quantities of 250 units, making them appropriate for shop stock and MRO supply bins.

Key Features

• Extended prong design allows legs to wrap around a pin or shaft for a secure mechanical lock
• Grade 2 steel construction provides adequate strength for light-duty to medium-duty fastening
• Zinc-plated finish offers basic corrosion resistance in sheltered environments
• 5/32 inch diameter fits standard clevis and axle pin applications in that bore size
• 1 inch usable length accommodates typical fastener stack-up thicknesses

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-size extended prong cotter pin for use in mechanical assemblies requiring a 5/32 inch diameter retaining pin with a 1 inch usable length.

Installation Notes

Installation requires no special tools beyond standard needle-nose pliers for bending the prongs after insertion. Always relieve load and de-energize or safely support any mechanical assembly before removing or installing cotter pins. Prongs should be bent in opposite directions to lock the pin securely in place. Single-use only — never reinstall a previously bent cotter pin, as the metal fatigues and may fail under load.