Midwest Fasteners Solid Steel Reusable Linch Pin Retainer

Midwest Fasteners Solid Steel Reusable Linch Pin Retainer

The Midwest Fasteners Solid Steel Reusable Linch Pin Retainer is a solid-steel pin designed to secure clevis pins, hitch pins, axles, and other removable shafts on trailers, implements, and equipment where a quick-release, reusable retainer is needed. This family is available in sizes ranging from 3/16" x 1" up to 7/16" x 1-1/4", including 1/4" x 1-1/4", 3/16" x 1-1/4", 5/16" x 1-1/2", and 5/16" x 1-1/4", so you can match the exact hole and shaft diameter your application calls for. Formed from solid steel for durability under repeated insertion and removal, each linch pin drops into a cross-drilled hole in a shaft or pin and locks in place to prevent the shaft from working loose or backing out during operation. It is a straightforward, no-hardware-required way to keep towed and attached equipment secure in the field or shop.

Key Features

• Size Range: Available from 3/16" x 1" through 7/16" x 1-1/4", covering the hole and shaft diameters most clevis, hitch, and axle pin applications call for.
• Material: Solid steel construction for the strength and rigidity needed to retain pins and shafts under vibration and repeated use.
• Type: Linch pin style retainer that inserts through a cross-drilled hole and locks in place without tools, allowing fast tool-free removal and reinsertion.
• Reusable Design: Unlike cotter pins, a linch pin can be removed and reinstalled repeatedly without bending or replacing the part, making it well suited to equipment that is disconnected and reconnected often.
• Compatibility: Works with clevis pins, hitch pins, and shafts drilled to accept the matching profile, holding the pin captive in the shaft or bore.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Linch Pin
• Product Material: Steel
• Size Options: 3/16" x 1", 3/16" x 1-1/4", 1/4" x 1-1/4", 5/16" x 1-1/4", 5/16" x 1-1/2", 7/16" x 1-1/4"

Typical Applications

• Securing clevis pins on trailer hitches and tow attachments.
• Retaining pins on farm and agricultural implements that are swapped frequently.
• Holding axle pins and shaft pins in place on utility and lawn equipment.
• General maintenance and fabrication work where a quick-release pin retainer is preferred over a cotter pin.

Why Midwest Fasteners?

Midwest Fasteners builds this steel linch pin family to hold its shape through repeated use, keeping pinned connections secure on equipment that gets hitched, unhitched, and serviced often. Consistent sizing and material across the full 3/16" to 7/16" range make it a dependable drop-in replacement for maintenance techs, fabricators, and equipment owners who need the exact pin size on hand without guesswork.