Value Collection R57700649 Slotted Spring Pin 18-8 Ss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION R57700649 is a slotted spring pin machined from 18-8 stainless steel, designed to secure components through a press-fit into a drilled hole. The slotted design allows the pin to compress during installation and exert radial pressure against the hole wall, creating a firm, vibration-resistant hold without the need for threads or adhesives. At 2-1/4 inches in overall length and 3/8 inch in diameter, this pin suits medium-duty fastening applications across mechanical assemblies, fixtures, and equipment. Plumbers, millwrights, and maintenance technicians regularly reach for slotted spring pins when assembling or repairing mechanical linkages, hinges, and drive components.

This pin is suited for use in industrial, commercial, and trade environments where corrosion resistance is a priority. The 18-8 stainless steel grade offers solid resistance to moisture, mild chemicals, and oxidation, making it appropriate for wet or outdoor mechanical assemblies commonly encountered in plumbing, pool equipment, and HVAC mechanical linkages. The inch measurement system sizing makes it a direct fit in standard fractional drilled holes found in domestic equipment and machinery.

Key Features

• Slotted design compresses for press-fit installation and exerts radial holding force against the bore wall
• 18-8 stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance in wet and outdoor environments
• 2-1/4 inch overall length accommodates medium-depth through-hole and blind applications
• 3/8 inch diameter matches standard fractional drilled hole sizes in inch-measurement assemblies
• Does not meet military specifications — suited for commercial and trade applications

Compatibility

Designed as a standard slotted spring pin for use in fractional inch drilled holes requiring a 3/8 inch diameter press-fit fastener in commercial and trade mechanical assemblies.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a mechanic, millwright, or qualified maintenance technician using a pin punch and hammer or an arbor press. Always de-energize and lock out equipment before servicing mechanical assemblies containing spring pins. Ensure the receiving hole diameter is within the appropriate tolerance range for the pin diameter to achieve proper radial load. Never reuse a spring pin that has been fully driven and removed, as repeated compression cycles reduce holding force.