Stainless Steel Split Pin in 316 (Marine Grade) Stainless, Pack of 10

Description

Stainless steel split pin, some times known as split cotter pin(s) for boating and sailing and general marine use. Stainless steel split pins are often used for securing threads such as turnbuckles or rigging screws and trailer wheel bearing nuts. Use our split pin size selection chart (in accordance with the standard DIN 94) to make sure your choose the right split pin for the job. Split pins are sometimes know as split cotter pins, and have a number of uses in and around the boat including the securing of threaded joints such as turnbuckles or rigging screws, and securing pivot pins such as cotter pins used in sailing pulley blocks. The stainless steel split pin is pushed through the securing hole (after the joing has been set or tightened to the right level) and then the legs of the split pin are bent outwards to keep it in place.