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Cotter Pin

A split pin, made from half-round wire that has a tapered piece (cotter) which, when inserted into a hole or slot and the tapered piece bent, prevents a nut from working loose or unscrew­ing. It is produced in various sizes, very little is drawn, most being cold rolled to shape from round material.

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