Value Collection P20114 Extended Prong Cotter Pin

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION P20114 is an extended prong cotter pin designed for use in mechanical assemblies where positive locking of pins, bolts, or clevis connections is required. Measuring 5/32 inches in diameter and 3/4 inches in length, this pin is manufactured from 18-8 stainless steel with an uncoated finish, providing reliable corrosion resistance in wet, outdoor, or mildly chemical environments. The extended prong design allows the tines to be bent back easily during installation, forming a secure hold that resists vibration-induced loosening. Maintenance technicians, millwrights, and general tradespeople commonly use cotter pins of this type across a wide range of industrial and mechanical service applications.

This cotter pin is suited for light- to medium-duty mechanical assemblies including linkage rods, clevis pins, shaft retainers, and similar fastening points. The 18-8 stainless steel construction makes it appropriate for applications exposed to moisture or mild corrosive conditions where a plain steel pin would be at risk of rust. It is a single-use consumable fastener typically replaced during any disassembly of the retained connection.

Key Features

• Extended prong design allows tines to bend back securely for vibration-resistant locking
• 18-8 stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance in wet or outdoor environments
• Uncoated finish suitable for general mechanical and industrial service
• Compact 5/32 inches diameter fits standard clevis and cotter pin holes in that size range
• 3/4 inches length accommodates typical light- to medium-duty fastening applications

Compatibility

Designed as a standard extended prong cotter pin for use in mechanical assemblies requiring a 5/32 inches diameter cotter pin opening.

Installation Notes

Cotter pins are installed by inserting the pin through the drilled hole in a bolt, shaft, or clevis pin, then bending the prongs apart to lock the assembly in place. Always use new cotter pins when reassembling a joint — do not reuse bent or deformed pins. No special tools beyond standard pliers are required, though needle-nose pliers are recommended for controlled prong bending. Consult applicable mechanical codes or equipment manufacturer specifications for correct pin sizing and replacement intervals.