Versatile Split Pins are different from other similar fasteners. Unlike R-clips or hitch pins, you have to bend them to put them in or take them out, and they lock better—they don’t come loose from vibration. Compared to wire locking (safety wire), Versatile Split pins are usually quicker to install and easier to check one by one. Their split legs make them different from the solid cotter pins used in older setups. What makes Versatile Split pins what they are is that simple bent-leg locking way, and that’s why they’ve stayed popular for holding things securely.
The main reasons Versatile Split Pins are worth buying are safety, simplicity, and value. They lock things in a way that’s clear, hard to mess with, and doesn’t come loose from shaking—really important for safety. You don’t need any special tools to put them in, just basic pliers. They’re super cheap per piece, especially when you think about how important their job of keeping things secure is. You can find them all over the world in tons of sizes, materials, and finishes. For holding together parts that spin or vibrate, across every industry, Versatile Split pins are hard to beat for being reliable, easy to use, and not costing much.
Q:Can we use alternatives like R-clips or cotter pins instead of Versatile Split Pins?
A:There are other options out there, but Versatile Split Pins have their own upsides. Their bent legs lock things in a way that holds up better against shaking. A lot of the time, they’re stronger when it comes to shear force too. And you can put them in or take them out easy enough with basic tools. If you want to use something else instead, you need to think it through carefully from an engineering standpoint—using the wrong fastener could mess with safety. Talk to us, and we’ll help make sure Versatile Split pins are the best fit.
Mon | Φ0.8 |
Φ1 |
Φ1.2 |
Φ1.6 |
Φ2 |
Φ2.5 |
Φ3.2 |
Φ4 |
Φ5 |
Φ6.3 |
Φ8 |
d max | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 3 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 5.9 | 7.5 |
d min | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 5.7 | 7.3 |
a max | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
a min | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
c max | 1.4 | 1.8 | 2 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 5.8 | 7.4 | 9.2 | 11.8 | 15 |
c min | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 4 | 5.1 | 6.5 | 8 | 10.3 | 13.1 |