Value Collection MP40948 Extended Prong Cotter Pin

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MP40948 is a 0.25-inch diameter extended prong cotter pin designed to secure pins, shafts, and fasteners in mechanical assemblies. Manufactured from Grade 2 steel with a zinc-plated finish, this cotter pin provides corrosion resistance in light-duty industrial, agricultural, and general maintenance applications. The extended prong design allows for easy bending and locking after installation, keeping clevis pins, axle pins, and similar fasteners firmly in place. At 2 inches in usable length, it fits a range of standard pin diameters common in trade and MRO environments.

This cotter pin is suited for use in mechanical linkages, hydraulic cylinder clevises, agricultural equipment, HVAC equipment panels, and general assembly work. Installers in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and light industrial trades reach for extended prong cotter pins when a reliable, cost-effective locking fastener is needed on a pinned joint. The zinc plating offers adequate protection in dry to mildly humid indoor environments.

Key Features

• Extended prong style allows prongs to be bent securely after insertion for positive locking
• Grade 2 steel construction for reliable strength in light-duty fastening applications
• Zinc-plated finish provides corrosion resistance in standard indoor environments
• 0.25-inch diameter fits common pin and clevis hole sizes across multiple trades
• 2-inch usable length accommodates a range of shaft and panel thicknesses

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard stock cotter pin for mechanical assemblies requiring a 0.25-inch diameter extended prong style fastener in light-duty applications.

Installation Notes

Insert the cotter pin fully through the drilled hole in the shaft or clevis pin before bending the prongs apart to lock. Use needle-nose pliers to spread the prongs evenly and avoid cracking the zinc finish at the bend point. Always relieve tension or load from the assembly before removing or replacing a cotter pin. Cotter pins are single-use fasteners and should not be reused once removed and bent.