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News Release from: Elesa (UK) | Subject: Elesa GN ball lock pins
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 21 December 2005
Ball lock pins speed parts connection
The Elesa GN series of ball lock pins introduced for situations that require frequent rapid connection of parts, for installation, use or machining, with restricted available space.
The Elesa GN series of ball lock pins was introduced for situations that require frequent rapid connection of parts, for installation, use or machining, with restricted available space Inserting the ball lock pin into a mating pair of holes serves to lock both components together; removal is just as quick
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 18 Feb 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Applications include sports equipment, racking or weight stacks.
The pin uses a spring loaded ball mechanism with release plunger, or simple over pressure pull-out operation, to free the connected components.
Low cost versions are available with plastic pawl, and others with stainless ball operation.
There is a short version with spring loaded shaft to provide an added clamping action for rapid fixing of two sheets of material.
These are applicable to tooling, work holding and location of plates for covers and inspection.
Custom applications include incorporating into other elements such as the centre boss of a handwheel to allow instant removal for security and for quick change operations. Request a free brochure from Elesa (UK) ...
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