Pins, keys & retaining

What are pins, keys & retaining?

Pins, keys & retaining are specially designed fasteners & fixings used to keep equipment and components safely attached to housings, shafts, etc. They can keep various types of hardware components well fitted and in place. Pins, keys & retaining are available in different varieties, each with unique features and characteristic functions.

Importance of pins, keys & retaining

Pins, keys & retainers keep a multitude of components and hardware equipment securely attached and bound together. They can be used to fit shafts, housings, and other assemblies and play a significant role in keeping machinery properly aligned.

Types of pins, keys & retaining

There are various types of pins, keys & retaining used as fasteners & fixings and mechanical spare parts. Some of the most common types are:

• Circlips: These types of pins & retaining rings have an open end, with a horseshoe-shaped circular ring clip, and are widely used to bind together different types of hardware components fitted within housings & shafts.
• Clevis pins: These types of pins are simple in design, with a head, a shank, and a hole. A retaining clip can be inserted through this hole to secure the pin in place.
• Split pins: These types of pins are the more commonly found in light-duty metal fasteners, possessing an eyelet that facilitates different types of attachments. Split pins are generally used to hold shafts and other components securely.

Other types of pins, keys & retainers include spring pins, push-on fasteners, and dowel pins.