Clevis Joints from Automotion Components
A clevis joint is a type of coupling where the mating component fits between the forks and is held in place via a clevis pin. Made to DIN 71752 and also known as a fork end or yoke, they are commonly used as a coupling on the end of air cylinders or at the either end of a turnbuckle or wire rope for tensioning.
Our range of rotary components includes rod ends, clevis joints, ball and socket joints, precision spur gears, flex pivots, turnbuckles, gear boxes and rigid couplings. As these are specialist parts don't hesitate to get in touch with our technical engineers who can help with calculations and choose the right products for your application.
From assembly to product selection, or even the simplest question like 'What clevis joints are used for?', please don't hesitate to contact our friendly sales or technical team.
Also make sure downlad your free catalogue here today and make use of our freely available CAD files to help plan your project.
A clevis joint is a type of coupling where the mating component fits between the forks and is held in place via a clevis pin. Made to DIN 71752 and also known as a fork end or yoke, they are commonly used as a coupling on the end of air cylinders or at the either end of a turnbuckle or wire rope for tensioning.
Our range of rotary components includes rod ends, clevis joints, ball and socket joints, precision spur gears, flex pivots, turnbuckles, gear boxes and rigid couplings. As these are specialist parts don't hesitate to get in touch with our technical engineers who can help with calculations and choose the right products for your application.
From assembly to product selection, or even the simplest question like 'What clevis joints are used for?', please don't hesitate to contact our friendly sales or technical team.
Also make sure downlad your free catalogue here today and make use of our freely available CAD files to help plan your project.
Clevi Joint Options
Without Pins
Silver zinc plated steel .
RIght hand thread.
Fine and coarse thread.
Silver zinc plated steel.
Left hand thread.
FIne and coarse thread.
Stainless steel AISI 303.
Right hand thread .
Fine and coarse thread.
Also available in stainless AISI 316.
Stainless steel AISI 303.
Left hand thread.
Fine and coearse thread.
Black plastic ( Igumid G).
Leight weight and universal corrosion resistance.
High tensile strength.
VIbration and noise dampening.
RIght hand thread.
Silver zinc plated steel.
Right hand thread
See R3411 for left hand thread version.
Stainless steel AISI 303.
Rihjt hand thread.
See R3417 for left hand version.
With Pins or Retention Clips
Steel
Silver zinc-plated steel.
Right hand tread.
Fine and coarse thread.
M 4 to M 20.
Assembly made up using clevis joint and clevis retention clip.
Silver zinc plated steel.
Left hand thread.
Coarse and fine thread.
M 4 to M 20.
Assembly made up using clevis joint and clevis retention clip.
SIlver zinc plated steel.
Right hand thread.
Fine and coarse thread.
M 5 to M 48.
Assembly is made up using clevis joint, clevis pin, washer, and split cotter pin.
SIlver zinc plated steel.
Left hand thread.
Fine and coarse thread.
M 5 to M 48.
Assembly is made up using clevis joint, clevis pin, washer, and split cotter pin.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel AISI 303.
Right hand thread.
Fine and coarse thread.
M 5 to M 24.
Assembly is made up using clevis joint, pin, washer, and split cotter pin.
Stainless steel AISI 303.
Left hand thread.
FIne and coarse thread.
M 5 to M 24.
Assembly is made up using clevis joint, pin, washer, and split cotter pin.
Stainless steel AISI 303.
Right hand thread.
Fine and coarse thread.
M 5 to M 20.
Assembly is made up using clevis joint, pin and circlips.
Stainless steel AISI 303.
Left hand thread.
Fine and coarse thread.
M 5 to M 20.
Assembly is made up using clevis joint, pin and circlips.
Associated Products
Clevis Pins and Clips
Clevis retention clips designed purposely to fit and work with our R3385 clevis joints are perfect for time-saving, quick assembly.
Clips onto base of clevis joints.
Available in silver zinc plated steel, stainless steel AISI 303, black plastic (Igumid G) and imperial version in yellow zinc plated steel.
Safety fasteners in silver plated zinc, used with R3450 clevis pins, R3385 clevis joints that are installed and removed without additional hand tools. An ideal solution that replaces circlips.
Also available in imperial version in yellow zinc plated steel.
Steel, silver zinc plate. Easily assembled and removed by hand; no special tools required.
Also availbale in yellow zinc plated steel.
Clevis pins available in black plastic (Igumid G) and imperial version.
Also available with groove in silver zinc plated steel and satinless steel AISI 303 and with hole in silver zinc plated steel and stainless steel.
Clevis Mating Pieces
Female clevis mating pieces designed specifically for use with our clevis joints, fitting perfectly between the forks of the clevis to create a flexible fastening assembly.
Silver zinc plated steel.
Right hand thread.
Also available in left hand thread.
Stainless steel AISI 303, female mating piece designed for use with our stainless steel clevis joints.
Right hand thread.
Also available in left hand thread.
Overview
Clevis Joints
Stocked to DIN 71752 in steel and stainless steel. Plain clevis joints available in right and left hand threads zinc plated steel and stainless steel. Steel sizes from M4 up to M48. Stainless sizes from M4 up to M27.
Clevis Mating Pieces
These are designed to fit in between our clevis joints to create a linkage where an angular offset is required. Available in zince plated steel and stainless steel. Sizes M4 up to M20.
Clevis Pins and Clips
Various styles of pins and clips tto suit clevis joints in zinc plated steel and stainless steel. Sizes available to suit all sizes of clevis joints that we offer.
Clevis Retention Clips
These are the most popular type of clip used with our clevis joints. They create a neat compact assembly, only available in zinc plated steel. Sizes available for clevis joints from 4mm up to 20mm.
Male Clevis Joints
Stocked in zinc plated steel and stainless steel, right and left hand threads. Sizes M6 up to M20.
Materials
Zinc Plated Steel
Clevis with retention clip R3385 and R3386.
Clevis with R3450 clevis pins and R3447 circlip.
Clevis with R3450 clevis pin R3440 safety fastener.
Clevis with clevis pin, washer and cotter pin R3389 and R3390.
Stainless Steel
Clevis with clevis pin and circlips R3406 and R3407.
Clevis with clevis pin, washer and cotter pin R3404 and R3405.
Features
Assembly Options
Clevis with R3420 mating piece and R3435 clevis retention clip.
Clevis with R3554 rod end and R3435 clevis retention clip.
Tensile tests, statistically to failure (break).
Product Selection Chart
Clevises M 6 - M 42
Clevises axial loaded.
Material
1.0718, untreated
Clevis size | F min | F max | F average | Avg. force when |
| 6x24 M 6 | 16.000 | 19.500 | 17.570 | 15.3 |
| 8x32 M 8 | 33.200 | 35.600 | 34.620 | 29.3 |
| 10x40 M 10 | 42.000 | 52.000 | 47.510 | 41.3 |
| 12x48 M 12 | 53.000 | 68.500 | 61.100 | 50.2 |
| 14x56 M 14 | 60.500 | 64.500 | 63.000 | 48.8 |
| 16x64 M 16 | 133.500 | 146.000 | 140.200 | 115 |
| 20x40 M 20 | 194.500 | 234.000 | 213.500 | 176 |
| 25x50 M 25 | 311.000 | 336.000 | 328.000 | 260 |
| 30x60 M 30 | 428.000 | 450.000 | 440.600 | 343 |
| 36x72 M 36 | 566.000 | 573.000 | 569.500 | 300 |
| 35x72 M 36 | 561.200 | 567.900 | 564.550 | 370 |
| 42x84 M 42 | 904.600 | 904.600 | 904.600 | 420 |
Important
The load is statistically on tensile. The ascertained strengths are only an indicative value and no assured characteristics.
FAQs
Clevis Joints vs Shackles: What's the difference?
Clevis joints and shackles are both U-shaped mechanical coupling devices however the main difference lies in how they are used. Clevis joints have a threaded end and normally used on the end of threaded tie bars. Shackles are normally looped onto the end of wire rope or chains. Clevis joints are also usually closed with a non-threaded clevis pin for easier uncoupling. Shackles are typically secured via a threaded pin or a threaded bolt.
What are Clevis Joints used for?
Clevis joints are highly versatile and are deployed in a wide variety of industries including automation technology, the food industry, packaging industry and many others. Clevis joints are suitable in applications with high loads due to the strength of the clevis pin and used as a form of connecting two different elements together where rotation is required in one axis but restricting it in another.
Is a Clevis Pin stronger than a bolt?
This depends largely on the material each component is made from and the application, enviornmental conditions they are exposed to. Please get in touch with us to discuss your application where we can offer you further assistance.
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