Cotter pins, also known as split pins and cotter keys, are steel-formed pins inserted into a clevis pin, shaft or other mating assembly's drilled hole. The pin has a split end separated after... Read More
Cotter pins, also known as split pins and cotter keys, are steel-formed pins inserted into a clevis pin, shaft or other mating assembly's drilled hole. The pin has a split end separated after insertion to secure the part. Inserting cotter pins is a simple process because as it can be done quickly and without the use of any special tools. Most cotter pins can be removed and reused, saving time and money. GL Huyett stocks a wide range of versatile cotter pins, including circle, clinch, bow-tie, hammerlock, humped, ring, T-head and self-locking cotter pins. Read Less