Ball Lock Pins Metal Handle from Wixroyd
What is...
A Ball Lock Pin, also known as a Quick Release Pin or Self-locking Pin, is a fastener which is used to quickly lock or fasten workpieces together. The pin is pushed through a clearance fit hole and the sprung-loaded balls are subsequently pushed out of the pin into a recess, effectively locking the pin in place. To remove the pin from its place, the sprung-loaded balls must be retracted back into the body of the pin. This is done by simply depressing the push-button on the head of the Ball Lock Pin whilst the pin is pulled out of the clearance hole. Quick Release Ball Lock Pins provide quick, easy and positive fastening, locating and alignment of parts. Wixroyd offer Quick release Ball Lock Pins in steel, stainless steel and titanium shafts with varying shear resistance forces.
Quick Release Ball Lock Pins are especially suited to applications that require repetitive, reliable and rapid assembly, such as; audio and light rigging, gym equipment, scientific and medical applications, pop-up installations and displays as well as a wide range of engineering applications.
Wixroyd supply a wide range of both metric and inch sizes from stock.
Single Acting T-Handle ball lock pins quick fastening and locking of frequently repeated connections. Handle offers confidence in handling and installation.
L-Handle Ball Lock Pins available stainless steel; AISI 303 and the other AISI 630 with twice the sheer force.
Mushroom Handle Ball Lock Pins designed for limited space applications. Wide selection of diameters and grip lengths. Use our lanyards to secure Ball Lock Pin in application.
Mushroom Handle Ball Lock Pins designed for limited space applications. Wide selection of diameters and grip lengths. Use our lanyards to secure Ball Lock Pin in application.
Single piece, self-locking Ball Lock Pin with contoured handle. Made from titanium with ceramic balls. Ideal for applications where foreign bodies are an issue.
Safety Handle Ball Lock Pins protect against accidental actuation of the ball lock pin. Can be used for quick fastening and locking of frequently repeated connections.
Single acting aviation grade pip-pin with a standard R type handle. Manufactured to NASM 17987, tested to NAS 1332.
Associated Products
Stainless steel (AISI 303) flange bushings for quick and safe location of Single Acting Ball Lock Pins. Ideal for use in soft materials or thin walled components.
Loop to loop style lanyard with split rings. Crimps are made frame stainless steel and are suitable up to 28Kgf. For use with our range of quick release pins.
Material
Pin Material
- 1.4305 (AISI 303) - shear force approx. 60% of higher strength material version 1.4542
- 1.4542 (AISI 630) - identified by the ridge on the pin
- CRES 17-4PH (AMS 5643) aviation standard
Applications
Sound Rigging Systems
Ball Lock Pins on a sound rigging system. Offering secure fixing with high shear forces and easy fitting for operators at heights.
In addition, full black powder coating of grip and actuation button eliminates glare from other stage lighting.
Gym Equipment
Scientific and Medical
Used to secure platforms onto building façades
Façades and cladding are an essential element of a quality build project. Like all essential equipment they too need regular maintenance. Wixroyd Ball Lock Pins play an important part in locating often difficult to handle, or access façade elements, with a range of different locating combinations.
Lifitng Rings used to secure tension cables
Maintenance of tall buildings means an access platform or cradle is often subject to high cross-winds. Wixroyd Ball Lock Pins are used to help stabilise and securely locate a stationary platform in different positions, with quick and easy handling for the operator. Used in conjunction with our locating bushes, Ball Lock Pins or Lifting Pins provide a complete and secure locating solution.
Used to clip tools to belt for easy and safe access
Working at height, unsecured tools are an accident waiting to happen. With the Wixroyd Key Ring Ball Lock Pin 33178 tools can easily and securely be fastened to an operators tool belt when not in use, avoiding those unnecessary accidents.
- Positioning
- Lifting
- Locking
- Indexing
- Joining
