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    Spring Pins

    Spring pins (also known as roll pins or tension pins) are a type of fastener that lets you securely fix various parts of a machine together acting as a self-retaining fastener between the parts. The spring pins diameter is bigger than the diameter of the hole it will be inserted into.

    RS have a great range of fasteners including spring pins which come in various lengths with diameters from 2 mm to 5 mm which feature great strength and flexibility.

    Types of Spring Pins

    Coiled - popular self container fastener and features a coiled spring that expands when placed into a hole. Can absorb shock and vibration

    Slotted spring pins - also referred to as C pins and feature rolled strips of metal materials such as steel, stainless steel and aluminium that have a slot which lets the pin flex and expand when inserted into a hole. 

    How do Spring Pins work?

    Spring pins have a spring that compress and expands once it has been inserted into a hole, causing the spring pin to compress against the sides of the hole. They hold their position by spring tension.

    Typical Applications

    Spring pins are a common type of mechanical fastener and can be found in various applications including:

    • Machinery
    • Furniture
    • Cars
    • Electrical industries

    6 Products showing for Spring Pins

    Slotted Spring
    5mm
    15 x 12 mm, 15 x 24 mm, 15 x 35 mm, 15 x 40 mm
    Steel
    Galvanised
    Slotted Spring
    4mm
    20 x 12 mm, 20 x 24 mm, 20 x 35 mm, 20 x 40 mm
    Steel
    Galvanised
    Slotted Spring
    2.5mm
    30 x 12 mm, 30 x 18 mm, 30 x 20 mm, 30 x 8 mm
    Steel
    Galvanised
    Slotted Spring
    3.5mm
    25 x 10 mm, 25 x 16 mm, 25 x 24 mm, 25 x 30 mm
    Steel
    Galvanised
    Slotted Spring
    2mm
    30 x 12 mm, 30 x 18 mm, 30 x 20 mm, 30 x 8 mm
    Steel
    Galvanised
    Slotted Spring
    3mm
    30 x 10 mm, 30 x 16 mm, 30 x 24 mm, 30 x 30 mm
    Steel
    Galvanised
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