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Precision Clevis Pins for Pivot, Linkage & Retention Applications
Clevis pins are cylindrical fasteners used in pivoting and linkage assemblies where components must rotate or articulate while remaining securely retained. Unlike precision dowel pins, clevis pins are not designed for tight tolerance alignment. Instead, they provide controlled movement combined with simple, reliable retention.

A defining feature of clevis pins is the use of secondary retention hardware, such as cotter pins or hitch pin clips, installed through cross-drilled holes to prevent axial movement.

  • Description
  • Specifications

At G-Fast, clevis pins are manufactured strictly to customer prints or verified specifications. Production methods are selected based on geometry, material, and volume-from CNC machining for complex or small-batch parts to cold heading for high-volume production.

Functional Use Clevis Pins - Cylindrical pins used in pivoting assemblies where rotation is required and axial retention is achieved using secondary hardware such as cotter pins or clips.
  • Pivot and hinge connections
  • Linkage assemblies
  • Mechanical joints requiring movement
  • Retained pin assemblies with removable hardware

Typical applications include actuator linkages, hydraulic cylinder connections, conveyor systems, and industrial machinery.

Manufacturing Capabilities
  • Cold Heading - High-volume production with strong grain flow
  • CNC Machining - Complex geometries and smaller quantities

Features include cross-drilled holes, grooves, headed or headless forms.

Secondary operations include heat treating, plating, threading, and grooving.

Materials & Finishes

Carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, 17-4 PH, brass, aluminum

Finishes include zinc plating, black oxide, passivation, and specialty coatings.

Standards & Compliance

ASME B18.8.1, DIN/ISO standards, MS/NAS specifications, and customer drawings.

Available: material certs, inspection reports, process certs.

Automation & Equipment Applications

Used in systems requiring movement and serviceability:

  • Conveyor linkages
  • Robotic joints
  • Hydraulic actuators
  • Equipment pivot assemblies
  • Made to Print - Not Catalog Substitution

G-Fast manufactures clevis pins to customer drawings or approved samples.

We review for manufacturability only. All changes require customer approval.

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Related Products

Headed Pins | Dowel Pins | Cotter Pins | Shoulder Bolts

Specifications

  • Diameter: 1/8" - 2"
  • Length: 1/2" - 24"
  • Fit: clearance fit
  • Hole: sized for cotter or clip