Black Stainless Steel R Clips

Black Stainless Steel R Clips Black Stainless Steel R-Clips - CB10 blacking R-clips, also known as clevis pin retaining clips, are simple but essential fastening components designed to lock a clevis pin securely in place without the need for any tools. Their distinctive shape - a straight leg that passes through the hole in a clevis pin, with a curved section that snaps over the pin body - creates a reliable tensional lock that holds firm under load yet can be removed and refitted by hand in seconds. Where split pins require bending on installation and are effectively single-use, R-clips are fully reusable and designed for applications that need regular assembly and disassembly. How They Work The straight section of the clip slides through the cross-hole in the clevis pin. The curved body of the clip then snaps over the pin shaft, holding the straight leg in place and preventing the clevis pin from withdrawing from its assembly. No tools, no bending, no deforming the fastener to make it work - just a clean, positive lock that can be undone just as quickly when needed. This makes R-clips the preferred choice over split pins wherever speed of assembly or the need for repeated disassembly is a factor. Why Black Stainless? These R-clips are manufactured from stainless steel and finished with Carbolts' CB10 permanent black oxide coating. The CB10 fabulous finish adds a clean, non-reflective black surface that is chemically bonded to the steel - these clips are not painted or plated, the CB10 process is part of the steel thus preventing chipping or flaking. Typical Uses Automotive and motorsport linkages, agricultural machinery, hitch pins and tow bar assemblies, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder connections, aerospace and aviation components, marine deck hardware, industrial equipment and any assembly using clevis pins where quick, tool-free retention is required. Material: Stainless Steel Finish: CB10 Black Oxide Compatible Pin Diameters: 3mm to 40mm Wire Hole Diameters: 1.3mm to 7mm Lengths: 20mm to 124mm - Call if you don't see the size you need FAQs What is the difference between an R-clip and a split pin? A split pin is inserted through a hole and then bent — deforming it permanently, which makes it a single-use fastener. An R-clip clips into place without any bending and can be removed and refitted repeatedly without damage, making it far more practical wherever regular disassembly is needed. How do I fit an R-clip? Align the straight leg of the clip with the cross-hole in the clevis pin and push it through. Press the curved body of the clip over the pin shaft until it snaps into position. No tools required. How do I remove an R-clip? Grasp the looped end of the clip with your fingers or pliers and slide the straight leg back out of the cross-hole. The clip pulls away cleanly and can be reused immediately. How do I choose the right size R-clip? Match the wire diameter of the clip to the cross-hole diameter in your clevis pin — the wire needs to pass through cleanly without excessive play. Check the pin gap height against your clevis pin diameter to confirm a secure snap fit.