Quick Release Pin Receptacles and Receiver Caps Information

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Quick release pin receptacles and receiver caps accept quick release pins for locking and binding. Quick release pin receptacles and receiver caps allow for the quick assembly, disassembly or access of machinery and equipment. They are often used with locating and fixturing pins.

Operation

The primary function of a quick release pin receptacle is to provide a receiving location for quick release pins. The primary function of a quick release pin receiver cap is to provide a smaller pin the ability to be used with a larger receptacle. This hardware relies on the physical dimensions of the quick release pin to complete the locking and binding of equipment.

Types of Quick Release Pin Receptacles and Receiver Caps

There are two types of quick release pin receptacles.

Flanged: The receptacle has a mounting flange. Flanged receptacles are available in the following shapes: diamond, oval/oblong, rectangular or round.
Thread-in: The receptacle is threaded into a hole.

There are two types of receiver caps.

Plain end: The receiver cap is plain and cylindrical in shape.
Tapped end: The receiver cap is tapped for the use of a screw or lanyard.

Configurations

Quick release pin receptacles and receiver caps are commonly made of steel and have various flange shapes. The shapes include diamond, oval, rectangular and round.

Specifications

The follow specifications determine the functionality of a quick release pin receptacles and receiver caps.

Pin Diameter: The diameter of the quick release pin used in the receptacle or receiver cap.
Receptacle Cap Outside Diameter: The outside diameter of the receptacle or receiver cap.
Overall Length: The overall length of the receptacle or receiver cap.
Overall Width: The overall width of the receptacle or receiver cap.
Thread-In Hole Size: The thread-in size of the receptacle or receiver cap.