Quick Release Pins are mainly used in applications requiring rapid, frequent and manual assembly and disassembly of products.

When installed, a spring loaded ball projects out of the pin shaft into a hole or detent, locking the pin in place. The pin can only be removed when the user presses a button on top of the handle. This button releases the spring pressure holding the pin locked in position, allowing it’s removal.

Quick release pins without a button can be removed by simply pulling them out.

Choose the right quick release pin.

One of the highlights to the quick release pin is you can remove them only using one hand with no tools required. Quick release pins are offered in a variety of styles and materials. There are different ways to decide which type of pin you may need. Now let us introduce the different types to help decide the best quick release pin for you.

Detent Pin

Detent pins, also known as cotterless hitch pins or quick release pins, are designed for temporary quick disconnect operations or any application that requires rapid, frequent, and manual assembly and disassembly of a particular object.

This type of quick release pin requires a firm pull to release them. They have a either a ring or a handle and a pin shaft. Inside the pin shaft are springs and two ball bearings at the end. When force is applied to the two ball bearings when the pin is inserted, they retract into holes in the pin until they are in place.These are intended for very positive location and are intended to be more difficult to remove, insuring the pinned parts stay together in heavy use.

They come with either a straight pin or with a shoulder that will prevent the pin from going all the way in. 

Push button pin

Push button pins require an operator to physically push a button for the pin to be removed. When the pin is inserted the ball bearings retract into the shaft until it is locked into place. Once it is locked in no amount of pulling will release the pin until the button on the top of the handle is pressed.

They come in ring handle, L-handle, T-handle, and the ball or pin with button handle. There is also a recessed button handle that helps to prevent accidental depression of the button.