Coiled spring pins are made of spring steel or another metal, and are coiled into a hollow cylindrical shape. Roll pins (slotted steel springs, slotted spring pins) are made of rolled steel or another ...

Hitch pins are designed to couple mating components--such as a vehicle and trailer--often employing a locking mechanism. Indeed, many types of cotter pins achieve this function, but are intended for ...

Download the PDF of this article. When a company automates an assembly process, the fastening pins that will be used during assembly are just as important as the automation equipment. Two of the ...