Draper Split Pins

Draper Split Pins at MyToolShed.co.uk

Draper Tools has been a trusted name in British engineering and manufacturing for over a century, and their range of split pins exemplifies the quality and reliability professionals expect. Split pins, also known as cotter pins, are essential fastening components used across automotive, marine, agricultural, and general engineering applications. Draper's split pins are manufactured to exacting standards, ensuring secure retention in clevis pins, castle nuts, and similar assemblies where safety and reliability are paramount.

Available in various sizes and materials, Draper split pins are designed for both professional tradesmen and keen DIY enthusiasts who demand quality fixings for their projects. Each split pin is precision-manufactured to provide consistent performance, whether you're working on vehicle suspension systems, agricultural machinery maintenance, or general fabrication work.

Why Choose Draper?

Draper's reputation for quality engineering makes their split pins the sensible choice for critical fastening applications. Every split pin undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure dimensional accuracy and material integrity, providing the peace of mind that your assemblies will remain secure under working conditions.

• Heritage and reliability: Over 100 years of tool manufacturing excellence
• Consistent quality: Manufactured to BS and EN standards for guaranteed performance
• Comprehensive sizing: Wide range of diameters and lengths to suit diverse applications
• Corrosion resistance: Quality materials and finishes for longevity in demanding environments
• Professional-grade: Trusted by tradesmen across the UK for workshop and field use

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Draper offers split pins in convenient assortment packs, ideal for stocking your workshop or mobile toolbox with the most commonly required sizes. Individual size packs are also available for specific applications or when undertaking larger projects requiring multiple pins of the same dimension. Whether you're a motor mechanic working on steering linkages, an agricultural engineer maintaining farm equipment, or a fabricator assembling custom machinery, Draper's split pin range covers standard metric and imperial sizing requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are split pins used for?

Split pins are safety fasteners that prevent nuts, bolts, and pins from working loose due to vibration or movement. They're inserted through a drilled hole and the legs are bent back to secure the assembly, making them essential in automotive, marine, and engineering applications where component separation could cause failure or safety hazards.

How do I choose the correct split pin size?

Select a split pin with a diameter that fits snugly through your component's hole without excessive force. The pin length should allow both legs to extend beyond the component with sufficient material to bend back securely—typically 6-10mm past the hole is ideal for most applications.

Are Draper split pins reusable?

Whilst split pins can sometimes be straightened and reused, best practice recommends using new pins for critical safety applications. The bending process work-hardens the metal, potentially causing fatigue that could lead to failure in demanding applications.