Value Collection P20097 Extended Prong Cotter Pin Ss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION P20097 is an extended prong cotter pin made from 18-8 stainless steel with an uncoated finish. It measures 3/32 inches (0.09375 inches) in diameter and 1/2 inch in length. Extended prong cotter pins are used to lock pins, bolts, and fasteners in place by inserting through a drilled hole and bending the prongs to prevent backing out. The 18-8 stainless steel construction provides solid corrosion resistance in wet or outdoor environments. Machinists, millwrights, plumbers, and general maintenance technicians install these in equipment, valves, linkages, and mechanical assemblies where a positive locking fastener is required.

This cotter pin is suited for light-duty mechanical fastening applications across residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Common uses include securing clevis pins in valve linkages, retaining shaft pins in pump and motor assemblies, and locking fasteners in outdoor or moisture-prone mechanical systems. The extended prong design provides additional material for bending and spreading, making it easier to secure in thinner materials or tighter clearances. This part is sold individually but requires a minimum order quantity of 100 pieces per order.

Key Features

• Extended prong design allows for easier bending and positive locking in mechanical assemblies
• 18-8 stainless steel construction resists corrosion in wet, outdoor, and chemically mild environments
• Uncoated finish — no coating to chip, flake, or contaminate the application
• 3/32 inch diameter fits standard drilled hole sizes for light-duty cotter pin applications
• 1/2 inch length suits thin to medium cross-sections in pins, bolts, and linkage hardware

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose extended prong cotter pin for use in any mechanical assembly requiring a 3/32 inch diameter cotter pin with a 1/2 inch length in stainless steel.

Installation Notes

Cotter pins are installed by a variety of trades including plumbers, millwrights, and general maintenance technicians. Insert the pin fully through the drilled cross-hole in the fastener or shaft, then spread or bend the prongs outward to lock it in place. Use needle-nose pliers or cotter pin tools for proper prong spreading. Cotter pins are single-use fasteners and should not be straightened and reused after removal.