{"product_id":"r-clips","title":"R CLIPS","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn R-clip (also known as an R-pin, hairpin cotter, hitch pin clip, or spring cotter pin) is a reusable metal wire fastener shaped like the letter \"R\". They are widely used in mechanical and automotive applications to secure the ends of round shafts, axles, and clevis pins without requiring any tools for installation or removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow They Work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAn R-clip relies on spring tension to stay locked in place:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThe Straight Leg\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: This side is pushed directly through a pre-drilled cross-hole in a shaft or pin.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThe Curved Leg\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: As the straight leg enters the hole, the curved \"belly\" rides up and snaps over the outside diameter of the round shaft.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThe Angled Tip\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The flared opening at the bottom guides the clip smoothly over the shaft during installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eTool-Free Use\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can easily push them on or pull them off by hand.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eReusable\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unlike traditional split cotter pins, which must be bent open and discarded after one use, R-clips can be reused indefinitely.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eNo Galling\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Standard zinc-plated versions will not seize or gall when used on common steel parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNITED FASTENERS","offers":[{"title":"2MM X 54MM LONG","offer_id":47926122709186,"sku":"2MZPRC","price":0.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6335\/8914\/files\/RCLIP.jpg?v=1781829424","url":"https:\/\/www.srbindustrialsupplies.com\/products\/r-clips","provider":"SRB INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}