Material Specifications
Double Shear Resistance Minimum (lbs)*
| Pin Dia (in) | Stainless Steel 17-4 PH Heat Treated | Alloy Steel Heat Treated Cadmium Plated | Locking Element Tensile Strength Min (lbs) † | Recommended Hole Diameter (in) Max Min |
| 3/16" (#10) | 5,150 | 4,600 | 200 | 0.1940 0.1900 |
| 1/4 | 9,200 | 8,200 | 230 | 0.2540 0.2500 |
| 5/16 | 14,400 | 12,800 | 510 | 0.3165 0.3215 |
| 3/8 | 20,700 | 18,400 | 575 | 0.3790 0.3750 |
| 7/16 | 28,500 | 25,000 | 710 | 0.4425 0.4375 |
| 1/2 | 36,900 | 32,800 | 1,160 | 0.5050 0.5000 |
| 9/16 | 46,700 | 41,600 | 1,420 | 0.5675 0.5625 |
| 5/8 | 57,800 | 51,400 | 2,070 | 0.6300 0.6250 |
| 3/4 | 83,200, | 74,600 | 2,950 | 0.7570 0.7500 |
| 7/8 | 112,500 | 100,000 | 3,900 | 0.8820 0.8750 |
| 1 | 147,200 | 131,000 | 5,480 | 1.0100 1.0000 |
Double Shear Resistance Minimum (kN)*
| Pin Dia (mm) | Stainless Steel 17-4 PH Heat Treated | Alloy Steel Heat Treated Cadmium Plated | Locking Element Tensile Strength Min (N) † | Recommended Hole Diameter (mm) Max Min |
| 5 | 24 | 21 | 890 | 5.1 5 |
| 6 | 35 | 31 | 890 | 6.1 6 |
| 8 | 65 | 58 | 2,250 | 8.1 8 |
| 10 | 100 | 88 | 2,280 | 10.1 10 |
| 12 | 144 | 128 | 3,150 | 12.1 12 |
| 16 | 257 | 229 | 9,200 | 16.1 16 |
| 20 | 403 | 358 | 13,100 | 20.15 20 |
| 25 | 631 | 561 | 23,400 | 25.15 25 |
*Double shear values are the minimum requirements according to NAS functionality tests.
† Locking element tensile strength values are the minimum requirements of NAS functionality tests. Pins may be special ordered with 4 locking balls for additional locking element tensile strength
Kwik-Lok® Pin
| Component Part | Material |
| Bodies (Shank) | CRES 17-4 PH Stainless Steel / Alloy Steel 4130 |
| Balls | CRES 440C Stainless Steel* |
| Buttons | CRES 17-4 PH Stainless Steel / Aluminum Alloy 2024 |
| Springs | CRES 302 Stainless Steel |
| Handles | |
| T & L Handles | Aluminum (380) Casting |
| Button Handles | Aluminum Alloy 2024 |
| Ring Handles | CRES 303 Stainless Steel |
| Heavy Duty T & L | CRES 303 Stainless Steel |
| Heavy Duty Button Handle | CRES 303 Stainless Steel |
| Recessed Button Handle | CRES 300 Series Stainless Steel |
| Collar | CRES 303 or 304 Stainless Steel |
Kwik-Lok® Lifting Pin
| Component Part | Material |
| Bodies (Shank) | CRES 17-4 PH Stainless Steel |
| Balls | CRES 440C Stainless Steel* |
| Buttons | CRES 303 Stainless Steel |
| Lift Ring | Forged 17-4 PH Stainless Steel |
| Springs | CRES 302 Stainless Steel |
Detent Pins
| Component Part | Material |
| Bodies (Shank) | CRES 303 Stainless SteelAlloy Steel 4130 |
| Balls | CRES 440C Stainless Steel* |
| Springs | CRES 302 Stainless Steel |
| Head | CRES 303 Stainless Steel Alloy Steel 4130 |
*Locking Balls also available in 302 Stainless Steel by special order.
Actual locking element tensile strength is reduced by lower strength alloys.
Ordering special pins with 4 balls will increase locking element tensile strength above NAS
Heat Treatment:
- 17-4 PH Stainless Steel: Condition H-900, Rockwell C40 Min per MIL-H-6875
- 4130 Alloy Steel: Rockwell C36-40
Surface Treatment:
- CRES Parts: Passivate per AMS-QQ-P-35
- Alloy Steel Parts: Cadmium plate per QQ-P-416, Type II, Class 2
- Aluminum Alloy Parts: Anodize per MIL-A-8625 Type I or II per MIL-C-5541 Class 1A
- Aluminum Handles: Color Black
Jergens Kwik-Lok® Pins are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed these standards.
