Zinc Plated Steel Hair Pin Cotter, part HAIR-5
Hair Pin Cotters (or “R Clips”) are a spring-type cotter made to be reusable. Hair Pin Cotters are generally meant to be used in through-holes while Hair Pin Clips are generally meant to be used on a groove.
Specs:
- Use on Shaft Size: 5/16" to 3/8"
- Wire Diameter: 0.091" (3/32")
- Overall Length: 1.625" (1-5/8")
- Material: Zinc Plated Steel
- Finish: Zinc Plated
Made from hard drawn MB spring wire, zinc plated and baked.
Pivot Point Hair Pin Cotters are made to exact specifications. Designed to be strong and secure, these fasteners are economical and widely used. It is important to select the correct size Hair Pins Cotter because misuse causes fatigue and will result in loss of the fastener.
Also known as: Hair Pins, Hair Pin Clips, Bridge Pins, Hair Springs, Hair Spring Clips, Hair Spring Cotters, R Clips and Hitch Pin Clips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this hair pin cotter reusable?
Yes. It is a spring-type cotter made to be reused, so it can be removed and reinstalled without bending or replacing it.
Does a hair pin cotter go in a through-hole or on a groove?
Hair pin cotters are generally used in through-holes. Hair pin clips are the version generally used on a groove.
What size shaft does this pin fit?
This size fits shafts from 5/16 to 3/8 in. Its wire diameter is 0.091 in (3/32 in nominal) and its overall length is 1.625 in (1-5/8 in). Pick the size that matches your shaft: a misused hair pin fatigues and can work loose.
