Our selection of the Clevis Pin With Hole offers a versatile fastening solution for applications requiring frequent assembly and disassembly. These industrial-grade headed clevis pins are engineered for durability, featuring a precision-drilled cross-hole designed to accommodate cotter pins or hitch pin clips. Available in various diameters and lengths, our stainless steel and zinc-plated clevis pins provide superior shear strength and corrosion resistance for marine, automotive, and agricultural machinery. Browse our extensive inventory of hole-drilled fasteners to find the exact specifications for your mechanical linkage systems.

Clevis Pin With Hole

Our clevis pin with hole is built for fast, secure pivot joints that won’t loosen under load. Engineered for repeatable assembly and clean motion, it makes connecting, disconnecting, and servicing your equipment feel effortless. If you want a dependable, quick-acting joint without the downtime of threaded hardware, our clevis pin with hole is the smart choice.

DIN 1436

Precision-Machined Clevis Pins With Retainer Hole

A clevis pin with a hole is a straight, precision-machined pin with a broad head on one end and a cross-drilled hole near the other to accept a retainer. In a clevis-and-tang setup, the pin slides through aligned eyes to create a strong, low-friction pivot that can be locked in seconds. 

The cross-drilled hole is set to capture a cotter pin, hairpin clip, or similar retainer without fighting alignment. Because the joint doesn’t rely on threads, installation is quick, torque tools aren’t required, and service access is far easier in tight spaces or in the field.

For complementary retention and spacing in the same joint, pair our pin with a Cotter Pin for positive lock and a Clevis Pin Washer to fine-tune axial play and protect mating surfaces.

Built To DIN 1436 Standards

Our design follows DIN 1436 geometry so your assembly benefits from predictable head diameter, shank length, and hole placement. That standards-driven consistency means smooth interchangeability in new builds and retrofits, plus confidence that replacements will seat and secure exactly as intended.

Wherever parts need to articulate—linkages, jigs and fixtures, agricultural implements, material-handling forks, or steering and suspension connections—our clevis pin with hole provides a clean pivot axis. The broad head distributes bearing contact while helping guide insertion, supporting dependable motion over repeated cycles.

Selection And Fit Guidance

Pick the shank diameter to match your clevis/tang bores for a snug, free-moving fit that avoids rattle without binding. Choose a grip length that spans both ears and the mating component; the head should seat flush on one side, with the hole fully exposed on the other for the retainer, leaving just enough endplay for free rotation.

Installation Made Simple

Slide the pin through the aligned bores until the head seats. Insert the retainer through the drilled hole, then bend or snap closed depending on the style you use; the joint is now locked yet remains serviceable in seconds for inspections, adjustments, or part swaps.

Where It Excels

Use our clevis pin with hole when you need a strong pivot and rapid serviceability without the risk of thread galling or over-torque. It shines in applications that see frequent reconfiguration, routine maintenance, or contamination where simple, tool-light retention is a real advantage.

FAQs

Why is a hole included in a clevis pin design?

The cross-drilled hole accepts a retainer—typically a cotter pin or clip—that prevents axial movement and keeps the pin from backing out during service. It delivers a positive, visible lock that you can install or remove quickly without torque tools.

When should a clevis pin with hole be used instead of a bolt or screw?

Choose a clevis pin when the joint must pivot freely or be disconnected and reassembled often. It’s also ideal where thread wear, contamination, or limited tool access would make a traditional bolted joint slow or unreliable.

How do you properly install and secure a clevis pin with hole?

Align the clevis and mating part, slide the pin in until the head seats, then pass a cotter pin or clip through the drilled hole and secure it. Check that the joint rotates smoothly with minimal endplay and that the retainer is fully engaged and visible.

What load capacities can a clevis pin with hole typically support?

Capacity depends on pin diameter, unsupported length, and the strength of the mating components; larger diameters and shorter spans carry more shear load. Always size the pin to the application and verify that the clevis ears and connected parts match or exceed the required capacity.