Are you looking to buy clevis pins? Clevis pins offer a convenient alternative to traditional fasteners like bolts and rivets. As shown in the adjacent photo, they feature a flat head and a cylindrical shank. Near the bottom of the shank is a hole.
You can place a clevis pin through a precut hole, after which you can secure the clevis pin’s hole with a cotter pin.
Material
When choosing a clevis pin, you should check the material from which it’s made. Clevis pins are fasteners, and like other fasteners, they are available in different materials. Some Clevis pins are made of stainless steel or carbon steel, whereas others are made of cadmium-plated steel or zinc-plated steel.
Diameter
You should also check the diameter when choosing a clevis pin. To use a clevis pin, you’ll need to insert it through a precut hole. Clevis pins, however, are available in different sizes. Some of them have a larger diameter than others. The diameter of a clevis pin will determine the size of the precut hole with which it can be used. A clevis pin with a large diameter may not fit in a small precut hole.
Straight vs Bent
Clevis pins are available in straight and bent styles. Straight is the most common style. Straight clevis pins feature a uniform shape in which the head runs straight into the shank. Bent clevis pins feature a different shape. They are bent at an angle below the head. For most fastening applications, you’ll probably want to use a straight clevis pin. But bent clevis pins are still available.
Length
Along with the diameter, you should consider the length when choosing a clevis pin. Clevis pins must be long enough to fit inside of the precut holes. The bottom of a clevis pin, for instance, needs to come out of the back of the precut hole. With the bottom exposed, you can secure it with a cotter pin. If a clevis pin is too short, the bottom may be hidden inside of the precut hole, in which case you won’t be able to secure it with a cotter pin.
Hardness Rating
The hardness rating refers to the strength at which a material can resist scratches and abrasion. Some clevis pins have a higher hardness rating than others. On the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, materials can have a hardness rating of one to 10. The higher the hardness rating, the stronger and harder the material.
