What sizes do split pins come in?

What sizes do split pins come in?

Split pins

• American inch sizes. American standard cotter pin sizes are in nominal fractional inches, starting at 1/32.
• Metric sizes. Standard lengths are 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 25, 28, 32, 36, 40, 45, 50, 56, 63, 71, 80, 90, 100, 112, 125, and 140 millimeters.
• Usage of split pins.
• resources.

What are split pins called in America?

cotter pin
A split pin, also known in the United States of America as a cotter pin or cotter key, is a metal fastener with two tines that are bent during installation, similar to a staple or rivet.

How do I know what size cotter pin I need?

To choose the correct cotter pin you need to know the diameter and the length of the pin. To determine the length of the cotter pin measure from the base of the rounded portion (“the eye”) to the end of the shorter side. To determine the diameter of the cotter pin measure both pins together.

How are hairpin cotter pins measured?

Cotter pins are really easy to measure. There’s only two measurements that are vital. One of them is the diameter of the pin and the other is the effective length of the pin.

How is pin size measured?

Draw a square or rectangle around your pin. Then measure the longest side. That is the size of your pin. Remember it must be a square or a rectangle, and that will give you the right size.

How do I choose a split pin length?

To do this, measure the diameter of the hole where the cotter pin needs to fit. Then, pressing the two prongs of the cotter pin together, measure the diameter of the cotter pin. In smaller cotter pins (smaller than 5/16 of an inch in diameter) the diameter of the hole must be 1/16 of an inch wider.

Is a cotter pin a split pin?

A cotter pin, also known as a split pin, is a metal fastener with two tines that are bent during installation. Typically made of thick wire with a half-circular cross section, split pins come in multiple sizes and types.

What is the difference between a cotter pin and a split pin?

Cotter pins are most commonly used to lock castle and slotted nuts or secure clevis pins as well as wheel or machine components on an axle. Cotter pins are easy to install and remove. Split pins have two long tines that are bent to hold them in place.

Do cotter pins come in different sizes?

Cotter pins are stocked in diameters 1mm to 13mm in mild steel (usually zinc plated), 1mm to 6.3mm in stainless steel A4 and brass.

What is a standard pin size?

1 inch
A standard professional size is 1 inch. A large size is 1.5 inch or bigger. A trading pin size is generally 1.5 inch to 3 inch in size. A long horizontal corporate logo or design requires a longer pin.

What are bread nails?

Brad nails, or brads, are made of 18-gauge steel wire. Nail gauge sizes indicate the thickness of the nail. Thinner nails have higher gauge numbers. The small diameter of brad nails makes them easy to mask in wood trim or paneling. In addition to being thinner than standard nails, they also feature a smaller head.