Quick release for temporary fastening pins

WDS stainless-steel quick-release pins are ideal for any applications where objects regularly need to be fastened or attached and where excessive vibration occurs.

WDS stainless-steel quick-release pins are ideal for any applications where objects regularly need to be fastened or attached and where excessive vibration occurs.

The pins provide a quicker alternative to cotter pin designs and are less likely to work loose than threaded fasteners used in typical applications such as jigs and fixtures.

Their tough corrosion free stainless and aluminium construction makes them suitable for a broad range of uses in fabrication, handling, packaging, aerospace, marine and medical industries.

Available from WDS in a T-bar design with alloy handle and stainless steel shaft, the quick release pins are ergonomic and quick fitting.

Just one press of the anodised aluminium button on the handle and the locking balls retract, allowing the pin to be located and, provide a secure hold once released.

Removing the pins is a simple matter of reversing the operation, making them quicker to use than cotter and hitch pins.

The pins are far quicker and can prove safer than threaded fasteners, which can work loose in applications where they are subject to a twisting action or vibration.

By offering positive location and removing the need for tools, the pins speed up the use of jigs and fixtures and many other operations where a nonpermanent fastening solution is required.

Each handle features a hole for lanyard/ring attachments, preventing them being lost or causing accidental damage, which is especially important in the aviation industry where they are used on landing gear, drop tanks and aircraft seating.

Corrosion resistant materials and high quality surface finishes also make the pins suitable for use in medical equipment such as portable X-ray devices, beds and marine equipment, including boat rigging and biminis.

Available in lengths from 10 to 100mm and seven different widths up to size M25, the largest models offer tensile strengths of over 23,400N.

If a customer requires something a little less standard, WDS offers a full design consultation "specials" service that can produce a modified pin or component for an application at extremely competitive prices and short lead times.

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