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A spring pin (also called tension pin or roll pin) is a mechanical fastener that secures the position of two or more parts of a machine relative to each other. Spring pins have a body diameter which is larger than the diameter of the hole they are intended for, and a chamfer on either one or both ends to facilitate starting the pin into the hole.
A split pin, also known as a cotter pin, or cotter key in the US, [1] is a metal fastener with two tines that are bent during installation, similar to a staple or rivet. Typically made of thick wire with a half-circular cross section, split pins come in multiple sizes and types.
D: Cross-section of a new split pin An R-clip , also known as an R-pin , R-key , hairpin cotter pin , [ 1 ] hairpin cotter , [ 2 ] bridge pin , [ 2 ] hitch pin clip [ 3 ] [ 4 ] or spring cotter pin , [ 5 ] is a fastener made of a durable but flexible material, commonly hardened metal wire, resembling the shape of the letter "R".
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Pin tract infection: Because K-wires often pass through the skin into bone they form a potential passage for bacteria from the skin to migrate into the bone and cause an infection. In such cases, the area around the pin becomes red and swollen and may start to drain pus. Usually this infection clears up after removal of the pin.
A preserved hit-and-miss engine: 1917 Amanco 2 + 1 ⁄ 4 hp (1.7 kW) 'Hired Man'. A hit-and-miss engine or Hit 'N' Miss is a type of stationary internal combustion engine that is controlled by a governor to only fire at a set speed.
If preferred, threaded pins with nuts can be attached or cable bonded directly onto the pipe by means of a special cable lug which can be crimped on site or supplied complete as a unique integrally crimped attachment. The pin brazing unit contains all the equipment and tools required to make safe cable connections.