What is a ball lock pin?

Ball Lock Pins are high-strength, quick-release alignment pins with a precision ground shank. They are positive locking until released by pushing the button, which moves the center spindle forward to allow the locking balls to retract (a double-acting version of ball lock pins releases by pushing or pulling).

What are ball lock pins used for?

Often ball lock pins are are also called locking pin, safety pin or quick release pin. They can be used as fixing, locking, connecting, adjusting or for a quick change of positions.

What holds a ball lock pin in place?

Quick Release Pins
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.

How do you release a pin lock?

Procedure

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Security (on Alcatel and Samsung phones, tap Lock Screen)
3. Tap Screen Lock. Note: If prompted, enter your current password, PIN, or pattern.
4. Choose your screen lock preference: none, swipe, password, PIN, or pattern.
5. Tap Done.

How do you use a ball lock pin?

Ball lock pins enable quick and secure alignment, fastening and changing of parts and workpieces. The two balls at the end of the shaft are disengaged by pushing the button, allowing the pin to be inserted into place. Upon releasing the button, the balls are locked out, securing the pin in place.

What is a 5 pin cylinder lock?

In a 5-pin system, there are two sets of five pins in each lock, top and bottom, and a set of springs. The top pins are all the same size and are flat on both ends. For the lock to work, the cuts of the key must enable the tops of all five bottom pins to be flush with the cylinder plug.

What are security pins in locks?

A security pin is a modified version of a key or driver pin in a pin-tumbler lock that makes manipulation more difficult. Security pins are commonly designed to prevent lockpicking, but are also designed to resist decoding, impressioning, key bumping, and other compromise techniques.

How do I know if my lock is 5 pin or 6 pin?

Aside from the number of cuts on the key, it’s simple to determine if a key is a 5-pin or 6-pin key at a glance: A 6-pin key has a longer keystop on top. A 5-pin plug can be repinned to accomodate a 6-pin key.

How do you release a ball lock pin?

Ball Lock Pins are high-strength, quick-release alignment pins with a precision ground shank. They are positive locking until released by pushing the button, which moves the center spindle forward to allow the locking balls to retract (a double-acting version of ball lock pins releases by pushing or pulling).

What kind of pins do ball lock pins use?

Ball Lock Pins are high-strength, quick-release alignment pins with a precision ground shank. The standard single-acting type shown here is positive locking until released by pushing the button, which moves the center spindle forward to allow the locking balls to retract.

What makes a quick release pin lock in place?

Locking Quick-Release Pins Four spring-loaded retaining balls provide extra holding power. Made entirely of stainless steel, these pins stand up to corrosive enviroments. They lock in place until you push the button to release the spring-loaded retaining balls.

What kind of pins do you use to release retaining balls?

For a more secure hold than standard quick-release pins, these pins lock in place until you push the button to release the spring-loaded retaining balls. Use these pins for visibility or to color-code processes.