Value Collection R57700715 Slotted Spring Pin Alloy Steel

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION R57700715 is a slotted spring pin designed for secure fastening in mechanical assemblies. The slotted design allows the pin to compress during installation, then expand to grip the bore wall with consistent radial pressure. At 0.0938 inches (3/32 inches fractional) in diameter and 5/16 inches in overall length, this is a small-format pin suited to precision assemblies where space and tolerances are tight. Manufactured from 1070-1090 alloy steel with a plain finish, it delivers the hardness and spring tension required for reliable retention in ferrous and non-ferrous bores. Machinists, assembly technicians, and maintenance mechanics install this type of pin using a pin punch and mallet or arbor press.

This slotted spring pin is used in light mechanical assemblies including linkages, hinges, gears, levers, and sheet metal components. The small diameter makes it appropriate for applications where a roll pin or solid pin would be too large. Typical installation environments include industrial machinery, hydraulic components, valve bodies, and general mechanical assemblies where a removable or semi-permanent pin retention method is needed. This pin is sold individually with a minimum order quantity of 500 units, making it appropriate for production-line or MRO stocking applications.

Key Features

• Slotted spring design compresses on insertion for interference-fit retention
• 0.0938 inches (3/32 inches) diameter fits tight-tolerance bores in precision assemblies
• 5/16 inches overall length for shallow-bore and thin-panel applications
• 1070-1090 alloy steel construction provides hardness and spring-back strength
• Plain finish suitable for dry or lightly lubricated assemblies
• Inch measurement system; does not meet military specifications

Compatibility

Designed as a standard slotted spring pin for use in mechanical assemblies requiring a 3/32 inches nominal diameter pin in inch-measurement systems. Verify bore diameter and depth against assembly tolerances before installation.

Installation Notes

A licensed machinist or qualified assembly technician should install this pin using a correctly sized pin punch and mallet or an arbor press to avoid damaging the slotted body. Ensure the receiving bore is clean and free of burrs before pressing the pin into position. Do not drive the pin with an oversized punch, as this can collapse the slot and reduce retention force. For removal, drive the pin through the bore from the opposite end using the appropriate punch size.