Wire Rope Accessories
ASTRO supplies D-type wire lock pins with retaining cable for OEM equipment and hardware assemblies. Send pin dimensions, material and finish, retainer geometry, cable specification, end fittings, load and quantity for review.
Pin, spring retainer and cable reviewed as one assembly.
Pin diameter, usable length, material and finish defined by drawing.
Retaining cable construction, length and end connections can be specified.
Fit, load, test, quantity and packaging requirements confirmed before production.
A tethered wire lock pin includes the pin, spring retainer, retaining cable, terminations and mating equipment. Each element should be defined for the intended assembly.
Pin diameter, overall length, usable length and dimensional tolerances.
Pin material, heat treatment and surface finish.
Spring retainer shape, wire diameter, material and engagement dimensions.
Retaining cable material, construction, coating, diameter and finished length.
Rings, loops, terminals or other cable end fittings.
Mating hole and equipment drawings, load direction and operating environment.
Retention, corrosion, dimensional or other required test methods.
Quantity, packaging, labels and delivery destination.
Pin fit, retention and corrosion performance depend on the complete geometry, materials, finishes and mating parts. General statements such as unbreakable or permanently corrosion resistant are not used to select the finished assembly.
Samples, inspection, testing and material or coating documents are confirmed for the requested specification. MOQ, price and lead time are stated in the quotation.
Send the pin and cable drawing or a reference sample with the application, quantity and destination.
Specify any material certificate, coating requirement, applicable standard or test report needed for the finished assembly. Availability and scope are confirmed in the quotation.
