The Hillman Group 44297 5/16 x 2-Inch Tension Pin, 10-Pack

Product Description Hillman Slotted Spring Tension Pins connect and secure two or more parts of a machine without any thread, nut, or adhesive. Because the pin is self-retaining, it is one of the quickest ways to join components, and it is a go-to fastener for hinge pivots, gears, and mechanical assemblies of all kinds. Each pin measures five-sixteenths of an inch in diameter by two inches long and has a lengthwise slot. Its body is made slightly larger than the drilled hole, so as it is driven in the slot lets it compress to the diameter of the hole, then spring back outward against the walls to grip and hold itself firmly in place without a nut or fastener. Made from high-quality spring steel with a plain finish, the pin flexes under load without taking a permanent set and resists loosening caused by vibration. That keeps a hinge, pivot, or machine joint pinned and secure through hard, repeated use where a plain solid pin might gradually work its way loose. Use these tension pins for hinge pivots, gears, pulleys, sprockets, levers, and machine parts where components must be held in position. Drill the correct hole size and drive the pin flush with a hammer and punch for the strongest hold. This ten-piece pack keeps plenty on hand for machinery, automotive, and repair projects around the shop and farm. From the Manufacturer The Tension Pin is a mechanical fastener that secures the position of two or more parts of a machine relative to each other. They have a body diameter which is larger than the hole diameter. The spring action of the pin allows it to compress as it assumes the diameter of the hole.

• SELF-RETAINING SPRING PIN: This slotted tension pin compresses as it is driven into a non-threaded hole, then springs outward against the walls to grip and hold itself in place, a fast, reliable fastener for hinges and mechanical assemblies.
• COMPRESSES TO FIT THE HOLE: Measuring 5/16 inch in diameter by 2 inch long, the pin has a lengthwise slot and a body slightly larger than the hole, so it squeezes on the way in and expands to lock, needing no nut, thread, or adhesive.
• VIBRATION-RESISTANT STEEL: Made from high-quality spring steel with a plain finish, the pin flexes without taking a set and resists loosening under vibration, so a hinge, pivot, or machine joint stays pinned and secure through repeated use.
• HINGES, GEARS, AND MACHINERY: Ideal for hinge pivots, gears, pulleys, sprockets, levers, and machine parts where components must be held in place, a dependable retaining and hinge pin for automotive, equipment, and repair work.
• TRUSTED HILLMAN QUALITY: Hillman supplies dependable pins, keys, and fastening hardware that homeowners, farmers, and pros rely on every day. Keep an assortment on hand for repairs and secure connections around the home, shop, and farm.