Pins, Clips and Rivets

R Clips, also known as R Keys, R Pins or Hitch Pins. Often used to secure ends of round shafts such as clevis pins or axles. Re-usable and made from A2 grade stainless steel, they can be viewed as a better option than split pins as they are easier to remove whilst essentially doing the same job.

Spring cotter pins, also known as R clips with a double loop. The extra loop gives more flexibility than the regular cotter pin, making them easier to use and adjust. Often used to secure ends of round shafts such as clevis pins or axles. They are re-usable and are easier to remove than split pins. Made from A2 (304) stainless steel, they are suitable for marine and outdoor applications, such as securing canopy frames and other ship deck mounted items. Conforms to DIN 11024.

Clevis Pins are used to allow rotation between connected parts about the Axis of the pin. Our Clevis Pins are unthreaded and consist of a head section, shanked body and a drilled hole across the shank. Used in conjunction with split pins or cotter pins to fix the Clevis in place. Uses include Agricultural Machinery, Towing, Sailing and Linkages.

Cotter Pins, also known as Split Pins are designed to be inserted through a hole and bent to secure in place, they are commonly made from wire which is semi-circular in cross section and square cut at the end, other specialist end finishes include Mitre or Bevel. Lengths are measured from the end of the tines to the point the base of the eyelet hole contacts with the host material. An unthreaded fastener solution for single use, as bending fatigue can cause failure if re-used.

Cotter rings, also known as split cotter rings, kick-out rings and retaining rings. These are made from A4 marine grade stainless steel and are durable and corrosion resistant. Designed for attaching and securing items and for use with clevis pins. They are easily removable and fast to install. Insert the end outside the circle into a hole on the item it's attaching to and wind it on.

Linch pins, also known as lynch pins. Strong and durable A4 stainless steel ring used for mooring ropes and chains, diving gear and saddlery. Also referred to as linch pins with O ring.

Dowel Pins or Parallel Pins are short cylindrical sections of metal used for precise alignment of machine parts and mould tools. They are often also used as reference points for mechanical engineers to ensure repeatable and accurate assemblies. The diameter of these parts is produced to a specific tolerance so that the desired fit can be acheived with a suitably sized and toleranced hole. In this case the ISO fit code is m6.

Blind rivets, also known as pop rivets, are an unthreaded fastener, and can be used when access is only available on one side of the workpiece or joint. These rivets are fitted using one of several types of riveting tool. These items are manufactured in many different types and material combinations. The examples here are the standard open type, with a domed or pan head, and are to the ISO 15983 standard, unless stated otherwise.

Blind rivets, also known as pop rivets, are an unthreaded fastener, and can be used when access is only available on one side of the workpiece or joint. These rivets are fitted using one of several types of riveting tool. These items are manufactured in many different types and material combinations. The examples here are the standard open type, with a countersunk head, and are to ISO 15984 standard.

Blind rivets, also known as pop rivets, are an unthreaded fastener, and can be used when access is only available on one side of the workpiece or joint. These rivets are fitted using one of several types of riveting tool. These items are manufactured in many different types and material combinations. The examples here are the standard open type, with a domed or pan head, and are to the DIN 7337 standard.

Blind rivets, also known as pop rivets, are an unthreaded fastener, and can be used when access is only available on one side of the workpiece or joint. These rivets are fitted using one of several types of riveting tool. These items are manufactured in many different types and material combinations. The examples here are the standard open type, with a countersunk head, and are to the DIN 7337 standard.

Slotted roll pins are a heavy duty type of self retaining pin, where the spring steel they are made from allows the pin to sit in tension within the hole that they are fitted into. Slotted roll pins are also known as slotted spring pins, tension pins, split dowel pins and hollow spring pins. Conform to ISO 8752 / DIN 1481.

Spiral roll pins are similar to the slotted roll pin, but are constructed from a spiral of steel, forming a tube shape. These are stronger than the single coil of the rolled slotted pin, exerting pressure more evenly around it circumference, which helps to absorb vibrations better. These are also known as coiled spring pins and conform to ISO 8750.