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    Fastener Head Type

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    Performance

    Quick-Release Pins for Blind Holes

    Often used to position and hold parts during assembly and inspection, mate these pins with a receptacle to secure them in blind holes. Install the receptacle (sold separately) in the hole so you can insert the pin to join components. Three retaining balls lock pins in place until released.
    Raised Push Button
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Quick-Release Pins. Quick-Release Pins for Blind Holes, Raised Button.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Quick-Release Pins for Blind Holes, Raised Button.
    With the narrowest head, these pins fit in tight spaces. Push the button to insert and remove.
    Nickel-Plated Carbon Steel—With a durable finish, these pins resist rust, salt water, and mild chemicals.
    Quick-Release Pins
    Receptacles
    Thread
    Dia.,
    mm
    Usable Lg.,
    mm
    For Panel
    Thk., mm
    Size
    Lg.,
    mm
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength
    Min.
    Hardness
    Handle
    Material
    Ball Material
    Each
    Each
    Nickel-Plated Carbon Steel
    610.5 to 16.56 to 10M8 × 1.25 mm5.5Not RatedNot RatedSteelStainless Steel
    		000000000000000000000000000000
    1010.5 to 22.56 to 16M12 × 1.5 mm5.5Not RatedNot RatedSteelStainless Steel
    		0000000000000000000000000000
     
    Recessed Push Button
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Quick-Release Pins. Quick-Release Pins for Blind Holes, Recessed Button.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Quick-Release Pins for Blind Holes, Recessed Button.
    The button doesn’t stick out, so these pins won’t release accidentally if bumped. Hold down the button to insert and remove. The head has a hole for adding a split ring and a lanyard (sold separately).
    Nickel-Plated Carbon Steel—With a durable finish, these pins resist rust, salt water, and mild chemicals.
    Quick-Release Pins
    Receptacles
    Thread
    Dia.,
    mm
    Usable Lg.,
    mm
    For Panel
    Thk., mm
    Size
    Lg.,
    mm
    Double Shear Breaking
    Strength
    Min.
    Hardness
    Handle
    Material
    Ball Material
    Each
    Each
    Nickel-Plated Carbon Steel
    610.5 to 16.56 to 10M8 × 1.25 mm5.5Not RatedNot RatedSteelStainless Steel
    		000000000000000000000000000000
    1010.5 to 22.56 to 16M12 × 1.5 mm5.5Not RatedNot RatedSteelStainless Steel
    		0000000000000000000000000000
     
    Accessories for Quick-Release Pins
    Lanyards
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lanyards.
    Lg.
    Each
    6"00000000000000
    12"0000000000000
    18"0000000000000
    Split Rings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Split Rings.
    Thk.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1/8"100000000000000

    Add-a-Handle Quick-Release Pins

    Customize these pins with a knob or handle (not included) that's the size, shape, texture, and color you want. Pins have a retaining ball that holds them in place until you pull to remove.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Quick-Release Pins. Add-a-Handle Quick-Release Pins.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these pins resist rusting. They are strong enough to join most components but won't withstand stress and vibration as well as steel.
    Thread
    Usable
    Lg.
    Dia. at Extended
    Ball Ht.
    Size
    Lg.
    Single Shear Breaking
    Strength, lbf
    Min.
    Hardness
    Ball Material
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    3/16" Diameter
    1/2"0.204"10-32
    		5/16"2,300Rockwell B85Stainless Steel
    		00000000000000
    1"0.204"10-32
    		5/16"2,300Rockwell B85Stainless Steel
    		0000000000000
    1 1/2"0.204"10-32
    		5/16"2,300Rockwell B85Stainless Steel
    		0000000000000
    2"0.204"10-32
    		5/16"2,300Rockwell B85Stainless Steel
    		0000000000000
     
    1/4" Diameter
    1/2"0.286"1/4"-20
    		3/8"4,500Rockwell B85Stainless Steel
    		0000000000000
    1"0.286"1/4"-20
    		3/8"4,500Rockwell B85Stainless Steel
    		0000000000000
    1 1/2"0.286"1/4"-20
    		3/8"4,500Rockwell B85Stainless Steel
    		0000000000000
    2"0.286"1/4"-20
    		3/8"4,500Rockwell B85Stainless Steel
    		0000000000000
    2 1/2"0.286"1/4"-20
    		3/8"4,500Rockwell B85Stainless Steel
    		0000000000000
     
    5/16" Diameter
    1"0.356"5/16"-18
    		3/8"7,200Rockwell B85Stainless Steel
    		0000000000000
    1 1/2"0.356"5/16"-18
    		3/8"7,200Rockwell B85Stainless Steel
    		0000000000000
     
    3/8" Diameter
    1 1/2"0.426"3/8"-16
    		1/2"9,300Rockwell B85Stainless Steel
    		0000000000000
    2"0.426"3/8"-16
    		1/2"9,300Rockwell B85Stainless Steel
    		0000000000000
    2 1/2"0.426"3/8"-16
    		1/2"9,300Rockwell B85Stainless Steel
    		0000000000000
     
    1/2" Diameter
    1 1/2"0.57"1/2"-13
    		1/2"15,700Rockwell B85Stainless Steel
    		00000000000000
    2 1/2"0.57"1/2"-13
    		1/2"15,700Rockwell B85Stainless Steel
    		00000000000000
    3"0.57"1/2"-13
    		1/2"15,700Rockwell B85Stainless Steel
    		00000000000000
     
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