What Are Cotter Pins? A Cotter Pin is a thin metal pin that is bent in half. It has: A round head at the top Two straight legs at the bottom After inserting the pin into a hole, the legs are bent outward to lock it in place. Cotter pins are also known as split pins. How Do Cotter Pins Work? The working process is simple: A bolt or clevis pin has a small hole drilled at the end. The cotter pin is inserted through the hole. The two legs are bent in opposite directions.
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