It's a pin used to stop something like a wheel falling off the end of a shaft, - like a split-pin does, except this is spring-loaded and re-usable, sort-of like this: __ / \ | / | / |/ || | \ | / || | \
Thanks David
In message , Lobster writes
It's an *R* clip for fairly obvious reasons:-) Found at any agricultural outlet in packs of mixed sizes. Don't know about other sources.
regards
Looks like a kirby grip, you may be bald and have never had to use one before
============================ They're an alternative version of the common split pin:
R clip, as Tim says.
Si
Definately an 'R' clip. As Tim said, agricultural engineers/tractor dealers. Farm implements are held together by R clips.
Tip-top ascii art that man!
R pins come from screwfix, car shops and motorcycle shops, caravan shops etc.
Excellent ASCII !
As others have said, an R clip. One of the most useful fastenings ever invented IMHO.
What sort of size is it, you can get for many things. from holder the top on a model radio controlled car, to locating pins for big trailers!
Radio control model shops :)
because I wanted to place a Screwfix order but couldn't find this item (however as I want a single large one, rather than 75 of various sizes, I may need to visit the ironmonger's insteads!
David
|It's a pin used to stop something like a wheel falling off the end of a |shaft, - like a split-pin does, except this is spring-loaded and |re-usable, sort-of like this: | __ | / \ | | / | | / | |/ | || | | \ | | / | || | | \
Hair grip ;-)
So what do bald people use to pick wax out of their ears ?
And in smaller sizes, from model shops that do model car racing spares. And in bigger sizes from real car racing places. They are used as bonnet catches..
There's posh!
Binder twine and tack weld more likely.
Owain
They are used on the hydraulic arms at the back of tractors to help retain fixing arms on ploughs etc. I remember them well although it must be 40 years since I last sat on a tractor.
Dave
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Retractable biros. Start with the nib retracted, do the business, then eject the core by extending the nib.
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Don't forget the fencing wire.
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