Value Collection P20284 Extended Prong Cotter Pin

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION P20284 is an extended prong cotter pin designed to secure fasteners, pins, and axles against loosening or withdrawal under vibration and load. The extended prong configuration allows both legs of the pin to be bent outward after installation, locking the assembly in place with a reliable mechanical hold. Manufactured from Grade 2 steel with a zinc-plated finish, this pin measures 1/16 inch in diameter and 1 inch in usable length. It is suited for light-duty mechanical assemblies across industrial, agricultural, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance applications where a low-profile, corrosion-resistant retaining solution is required.

This cotter pin is appropriate for use in clevis joints, linkage assemblies, hitch pins, hydraulic rod ends, and similar fastening configurations found in both residential and commercial mechanical systems. The zinc-plated finish provides baseline corrosion resistance for indoor and light outdoor environments. Maintenance technicians, millwrights, plumbers, and general tradespeople will find this pin suitable for standard retaining tasks where a small-diameter, one-inch pin meets dimensional requirements.

Key Features

• Extended prong design allows both legs to be spread for a secure mechanical lock after insertion
• Grade 2 steel construction provides adequate tensile strength for light-duty retaining applications
• Zinc-plated finish offers baseline corrosion resistance in dry to mildly humid environments
• 1/16 inch diameter fits standard small-bore pin holes in clevis, linkage, and hitch assemblies
• 1 inch usable length accommodates typical light-duty fastening configurations

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-dimension replacement or stock cotter pin for light-duty mechanical assemblies requiring a 1/16 inch diameter extended prong pin with 1 inch of usable length.

Installation Notes

Cotter pins are installed by a qualified mechanic or tradesperson using needle-nose pliers to insert the pin through a drilled hole and then spread the prongs apart to retain the assembly. Always de-energize and lock out mechanical systems before servicing any pinned connection. Single-use only — do not reuse a cotter pin that has been bent, as metal fatigue reduces its holding reliability. Dispose of removed pins and replace with new stock.