Cotter pins are installed through the hole of a pin in order to retain the pin in an application. Pivot Point designed and invented various locking styles of cotter pins that are now popular around the world, including the Bow-Tie Locking Cotter™ and the Rue Ring Locking Cotter™
Hair Pin Cotters
Hair Pin Cotters
Hair Pin Cotters (or “R Clips”) are a spring-type cotter made to be reusable. Hair Pin Cotters are generally meant to be used in through-holes while Hair Pin Clips are generally meant to be used on a groove.
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Bow-Tie Locking Cotters™
Bow-Tie Locking Cotters™
Invented by Pivot Point, the popular Bow-Tie Locking Cotter™ works like a Hair Pin Cotter or R clip, but locks itself on! Push or pull the cotter pin leg into the mating hole, the Bow-Tie Locking Cotter Pin snaps into a zero- tension locked position. It is easily released by lifting the loop and sliding the cotter pin off.
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Rue Ring Locking Cotters
Rue Ring Locking Cotters
Pivot Point originally invented Rue Ring™ Locking Cotter Pins. Don't be fooled by imitations! Our original proven design and manufacturing specifications ensure proper fit and function.
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Double-Loop Hair Pin Cotters
Double-Loop Hair Pin Cotters
A double loop adds flexibility for a wider fit range of this Cotter Pin, compared to R Clips or other Cotter Pin Clips. Stresses are evenly spread throughout the loop, giving longer life and more repeatability.
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Kickout Rings
Kickout Rings
Kickout Rings are a type of Circle Cotter with a “kick-out” design that is made for speed and economy. Easily removable, this cotter can be installed fast by inserting the “kick-out” end into hole on pin or shaft and winding it through until it snaps into place.
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Circle Cotters
Circle Cotters
This cotter is wound or turned on from the middle out. Start by threading the open wire end inside the circle into the hole on shaft or pin. Keep turning the ring until it snaps into place.
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Crimp Ring Retainers
Crimp Ring Retainers
Crimp Ring Retainers (X Washers) are easier to use than a cotter pin! Applied in a groove on shaft or pin, Crimp Ring Retainers are squeezed into place with a pliers. Remove by squeezing the top ears to reopen the ring.
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Unitary Pin & Cotter
Unitary Pin & Cotter
Unitary Pin & Cotter feature a spring-loaded plunger, making it a pin and cotter all-in-one that locks into place automatically. Optimizes assembly and lowers costs.
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