5/16" x 2" Standard Ball Lock Pin

Model: PL5-2000

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Ball Lock Pins are a very secure quick-release pin. They have a push button that initiates ball action and retraction, and can only be released by pushing the button. Ball Lock Pin design combines secure fastening with Quick-Release ease of removal. Steel Lanyards or Nylon Lanyards may be added as a low cost tether to prevent loss

Our “Standard Style” is a simplified version that is less expensive than others and gets the job done. Ball Lock Pins are also available in T-Handle Version and Key Locking Version for extra security!

Pivot Point’s Ball Lock Pin design features both a one-piece , cold formed body and one-piece spindle for increased durability.

Ball lock pins are also known as positive lock pins, ball pins, double ball detent pins, push button pins, Quick-Release pins, quick pins and hitch pins.

Stocked in heat treated alloy steel for strength and durability. Standard finish is Zinc with yellow Chromate. Other finishes available.

Basic Shank Diameter [in]	5/16
Size - A x E [in]	5/16 x 2
Shank Diameter - A	0.308 to 0.311
Effective Length - E [in]	2
Ball Height - B [in]	0.370 to 0.380
Chamfer Length - C [in]	0.125
Chamfer Angle [º]	22
Top Length - F [in]	0.900
Head Diameter - G [in]	0.800
Material	Zinc Plated Alloy Steel
Finish	Zinc with Yellow Chromate
Approximate Weight/Pounds per 100 Pieces [lb]	7.44
Type	Standard
End Length - D [in]	0.312
Approximate Double Shear [lb] Alloy Steel Only	12,800
Collar Thickness [in]	0.047
Distance from Head to Collar [in]	0.570
Note	Plating may add, up to, .001" to diameter of pin

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	Stock Lanyards
	Nylon Lanyards™ - Standard
	Nylon Lanyards™ - U-Lock Style

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