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    Easy-Install T-Handle Locking Quick-Release Pins

    No need to hold a button, just push or pull the handle to unlock the two retaining balls. The wide grip on these pins is the easiest to grab with gloved or slippery hands but takes up the most space when installed. Also known as double-acting pins.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel with Split Ring
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Quick-Release Pins. Easy-Install T-Handle Locking Quick-Release Pins, Split Ring.
    Secure the split ring to a lanyard to keep pins from getting lost, or attach tags to identify components.
    High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel—The strongest stainless steel pins we offer, these are the least likely to deform due to stress and vibration. They resist rust in wet and outdoor environments but won't hold up to the harsh chemicals and acids that 316 stainless steel can.
    Usable
    Lg.
    Dia. at Extended
    Ball Ht.
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength, lbf
    Ball Material
    Specs. Met
    Mil. Spec.
    Each
    High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Handle
     
    3/16" Diameter
    1/2"0.22"5,100Stainless Steel
    NAS1353C2C05DMS17988C305000000000000000
    1 1/2"0.22"5,100Stainless Steel
    NAS1353C2C15DMS17988C31500000000000000
     
    3/8" Diameter
    1 1/2"0.44"20,500Stainless Steel
    NAS1356C2C15DMS17988C61500000000000000
     

    Easy-Install Ring-Grip Locking Quick-Release Pins

    Instead of holding down a button, simply push or pull the head to unlock the two retaining balls. The split ring folds down when these pins are installed to save space, and you can pull with just one finger to remove. Also known as double-acting pins.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel with Split Ring
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Quick-Release Pins. Easy-Install Ring-Grip Locking Quick-Release Pins, Split Ring.
    Secure the split ring to a lanyard to keep pins from getting lost, or attach tags to identify components.
    High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel—The strongest stainless steel pins we offer, these are the least likely to deform due to stress and vibration. They resist rust in wet and outdoor environments but won't hold up to the harsh chemicals and acids that 316 stainless steel can.
    Usable
    Lg.
    Dia. at Extended
    Ball Ht.
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength, lbf
    Handle
    Material
    Ball Material
    Specs. Met
    Mil. Spec.
    Each
    High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel
     
    3/16" Diameter
    1"0.22"5,100Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    NAS1353C7C10D, NASM17990MS17990C310000000000000000
    2"0.22"5,100Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    NAS1353C7C20D, NASM17990MS17990C32000000000000000
     
    1/4" Diameter
    1"0.289"9,200Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    NAS1354C7C10D, NASM17990MS17990C41000000000000000
    2"0.289"9,200Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    NAS1354C7C20D, NASM17990MS17990C42000000000000000
    3"0.289"9,200Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    NAS1354C7C30D, NASM17990MS17990C43000000000000000
     
    5/16" Diameter
    1"0.375"14,400Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    NAS1355C7C10D, NASM17990MS17990C51000000000000000
    2"0.375"14,400Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    NAS1355C7C20D, NASM17990MS17990C52000000000000000
    3"0.375"14,400Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    NAS1355C7C30D, NASM17990MS17990C53000000000000000
     
    3/8" Diameter
    1"0.44"20,500Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    NAS1356C7C10D, NASM17990MS17990C61000000000000000
    2"0.44"20,500Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    NAS1356C7C20D, NASM17990MS17990C62000000000000000
    3"0.44"20,500Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    NAS1356C7C30D, NASM17990MS17990C63000000000000000
     
    1/2" Diameter
    2"0.594"36,500Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    NAS1358C7C20D, NASM17990MS17990C82000000000000000
    3"0.594"36,500Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    NAS1358C7C30D, NASM17990MS17990C83000000000000000
    4"0.594"36,500Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    NAS1358C7C40D, NASM17990MS17990C84000000000000000
     
    5/8" Diameter
    1"0.75"57,500Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    NAS1360C7C10D, NASM17990MS17990C101000000000000000
    2"0.75"57,500Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    NAS1360C7C20D, NASM17990MS17990C102000000000000000
    3"0.75"57,500Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    NAS1360C7C30D, NASM17990MS17990C103000000000000000
    4"0.75"57,500Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    NAS1360C7C40D, NASM17990MS17990C1040000000000000000
    6"0.75"57,500Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    NAS1360C7C60D, NASM17990MS17990C1060000000000000000
     

    Double-Locking Quick-Release Pins with Cotter Pin

    In addition to a push-button lock, these pins have a cotter as a backup in case they start to slip out of place. Press the button to retract the retaining balls as you insert or remove.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel with Split Ring
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Quick-Release Pins. Double-Locking Quick-Release Pins with Cotter Pin, 5/64" Dia. Stainless Steel Hairpin Cotter Pin, Split Ring.
    Secure the split ring to a lanyard to keep pins from getting lost, or attach tags to identify components.
    High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel—The strongest stainless steel pins we offer, these are the least likely to deform due to stress and vibration. They resist rust in wet and outdoor environments but won't hold up to the harsh chemicals and acids that 316 stainless steel can.
    Usable
    Lg.
    Dia. at Extended
    Ball Ht.
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength, lbf
    Min.
    Hardness
    Handle
    Material
    Ball Material
    Specs. Met
    Each
    High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel
     
    1/4" Diameter
    1"0.289"9,000Rockwell C40Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    SAE AMS56430000000000000
    1 1/2"0.289"9,000Rockwell C40Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    SAE AMS5643000000000000
    2"0.289"9,000Rockwell C40Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    SAE AMS5643000000000000
     
    3/8" Diameter
    1 1/2"0.44"20,500Rockwell C40Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    SAE AMS5643000000000000
    2"0.44"20,500Rockwell C40Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    SAE AMS5643000000000000
    2 1/2"0.44"20,500Rockwell C40Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    SAE AMS5643000000000000
     

    Quick-Release Pins for Blind Holes

    Often used to position and hold parts during assembly and inspection, mate these pins with a receptacle to secure them in blind holes. Install the receptacle (sold separately) in the hole so you can insert the pin to join components. Three retaining balls lock pins in place until released.
    Raised Push Button
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Quick-Release Pins. Quick-Release Pins for Blind Holes, Raised Button.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Quick-Release Pins for Blind Holes, Raised Button.
    With the narrowest head, these pins fit in tight spaces. Push the button to insert and remove.
    Nickel-Plated Carbon Steel—With a durable finish, these pins resist rust, salt water, and mild chemicals.
    Quick-Release Pins
    Receptacles
    Thread
    Dia.,
    mm
    Usable Lg.,
    mm
    For Panel
    Thk., mm
    Size
    Lg.,
    mm
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength
    Min.
    Hardness
    Handle
    Material
    Ball Material
    Each
    Each
    Nickel-Plated Carbon Steel
    610.5 to 16.56 to 10M8 × 1.25 mm5.5Not RatedNot RatedSteelStainless Steel
    000000000000000000000000000000
    1010.5 to 22.56 to 16M12 × 1.5 mm5.5Not RatedNot RatedSteelStainless Steel
    0000000000000000000000000000
     
    Recessed Push Button
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Quick-Release Pins. Quick-Release Pins for Blind Holes, Recessed Button.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Quick-Release Pins for Blind Holes, Recessed Button.
    The button doesn’t stick out, so these pins won’t release accidentally if bumped. Hold down the button to insert and remove. The head has a hole for adding a split ring and a lanyard (sold separately).
    Nickel-Plated Carbon Steel—With a durable finish, these pins resist rust, salt water, and mild chemicals.
    Quick-Release Pins
    Receptacles
    Thread
    Dia.,
    mm
    Usable Lg.,
    mm
    For Panel
    Thk., mm
    Size
    Lg.,
    mm
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength
    Min.
    Hardness
    Handle
    Material
    Ball Material
    Each
    Each
    Nickel-Plated Carbon Steel
    610.5 to 16.56 to 10M8 × 1.25 mm5.5Not RatedNot RatedSteelStainless Steel
    000000000000000000000000000000
    1010.5 to 22.56 to 16M12 × 1.5 mm5.5Not RatedNot RatedSteelStainless Steel
    0000000000000000000000000000
     
    Twist Knob
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Quick-Release Pins. Quick-Release Pins for Blind Holes, Twist Knob.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Quick-Release Pins for Blind Holes, Twist Knob.
    No button to hold down, these pins secure and release with just a quarter turn of the knob.
    Nickel-Plated Carbon Steel—With a durable finish, these pins resist rust, salt water, and mild chemicals.
    Quick-Release Pins
    Receptacles
    Dia.,
    mm
    Usable
    Lg., mm
    For Panel
    Thk., mm
    Mounting Flange
    Dia., mm
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength
    Min.
    Hardness
    Handle
    Color
    Handle
    Material
    Ball Material
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Each
    Nickel-Plated Carbon Steel
    610.56 to 1025Not RatedNot RatedBlackPlasticStainless Steel
    Yes000000000000000000000000000000
    1010.56 to 1434Not RatedNot RatedBlackPlasticStainless Steel
    Yes0000000000000000000000000000
     
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