{"id":6275,"date":"2026-02-10T13:03:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T11:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/selection-of-safety-elements\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T16:32:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T14:32:32","slug":"selection-of-safety-elements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/selection-of-safety-elements\/","title":{"rendered":"Selection of safety elements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Locking elements are small, almost inconspicuous machine components that are used in almost every design. As guide elements, the form-fit components protect and limit other machine parts against axial play. The locking elements are available in many designs. This makes them suitable for a wide range of applications.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a selection of locking elements from Gutekunst Federn:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/selection-of-safety-elements\/#Snap_rings\" >Snap rings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/selection-of-safety-elements\/#Spring_cotter_pin\" >Spring cotter pin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/selection-of-safety-elements\/#Focal_pins_or_safety_clips\" >Focal pins or safety clips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/selection-of-safety-elements\/#Individual_spring_cotter_pins_and_safety_elements\" >Individual spring cotter pins and safety elements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snap_rings\"><\/span>Snap rings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Snap rings are special forms of circlips. In mechanical engineering, they prevent components such as wheels, sealing elements and bearings on axles, shafts or within bores from moving axially. These special shapes are versatile and in many cases offer the most cost-effective solution. Snap rings are available in two versions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/produkte\/wellenringe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">snap ring DIN 7993 for shafts<\/a> type A. They are used in semicircular grooves on an axle or shaft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/produkte\/wellenringe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1957\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Sprengring_fuer_Wellen-300x167.jpg\" alt=\"Snap ring as shaft lock\" width=\"400\" height=\"222\" data-wp-pid=\"1957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sprengring_fuer_Wellen-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sprengring_fuer_Wellen.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sprengring_fuer_Wellen-200x111.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/produkte\/bohrungsringe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">snap ring DIN 7993 for bores<\/a> type B. They are also used in semicircular grooves within a bore or sleeve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/produkte\/bohrungsringe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1956\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Sprengring_fuer_Bohrungen-300x156.jpg\" alt=\"Snap ring to secure the drill hole\" width=\"400\" height=\"208\" data-wp-pid=\"1956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sprengring_fuer_Bohrungen-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sprengring_fuer_Bohrungen.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sprengring_fuer_Bohrungen-200x104.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gutekunst Federn offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/produkte\/wellenringe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">snap rings for shafts<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/produkte\/bohrungsringe.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bores<\/a> in mild steel EN 10270-1 and stainless steel EN 10270-3-1.4310 from stock in various dimensions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spring_cotter_pin\"><\/span>Spring cotter pin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cotter pins secure axial bolts, axles and anti-rotation devices such as castellated nuts. They are among the fast locking elements. Depending on the dimensions of the bolt to be secured, the plugs are available in different sizes and two different versions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>As a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/produkte\/federstecker-einfach.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spring cotter simply<\/a> with one coil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/produkte\/federstecker_einfach.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2227\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Federstecker_einfach-300x246.jpg\" alt=\"Simple spring cotter pins from Gutekunst Federn\" width=\"400\" height=\"328\" data-wp-pid=\"2227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Federstecker_einfach-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Federstecker_einfach.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Federstecker_einfach-200x164.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>As a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/produkte\/federstecker-doppelt.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">double cotter pin<\/a> according to DIN 11024 with two coils. The frictional connection of the cotter pin is lower due to the double coil. This makes it easier for the user to insert and pull the element through the second coil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/produkte\/federstecker_doppelt.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2226\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Federstecker_doppelt-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Double spring cotter pin from Gutekunst Federn\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-wp-pid=\"2226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Federstecker_doppelt-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Federstecker_doppelt.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Federstecker_doppelt-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Click here for a selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/produkte\/federstecker-einfach.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spring cotter pins single<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/produkte\/federstecker-doppelt.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spring cotter pins double<\/a> in mild steel EN 10270-1 and stainless steel EN 10270-3-1.4310<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focal_pins_or_safety_clips\"><\/span>Focal pins or safety clips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The focal pin, also known as a locking clip, secures screw connections. It is mainly used in aviation, but also in many other applications. It prevents the unintentional loosening of screws, which can be caused by vibrations, among other things. To do this, the fokker needle is guided through the crown and the threaded hole.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/produkte\/sicherungsklammern.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2225\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Fokkernadel-300x253.jpg\" alt=\"Focal core needle from Gutekunst Federn\" width=\"400\" height=\"337\" data-wp-pid=\"2225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fokkernadel-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fokkernadel.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fokkernadel-200x169.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Click here for the article selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/produkte\/sicherungsklammern.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">focussing needles \/ safety clips<\/a> in mild steel EN 10270-1 and stainless steel EN 10270-3-1.4310<\/p>\n<p><strong>The following products also belong to the safety elements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.de\/#q=Splinte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Split pins<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.de\/#q=Stellringe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Set collars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.de\/#q=Sicherungsscheiben\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lock washers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.de\/#q=Kronenmuttern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Castle nuts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.de\/#q=Setzsicherung\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Settling protection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.de\/#q=Spannscheiben\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clamping washers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.de\/#q=Verliersicherung\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Loss protection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.de\/#q=Losdrehsicherung\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anti-rotation lock<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Individual_spring_cotter_pins_and_safety_elements\"><\/span>Individual spring cotter pins and safety elements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to standardized spring cotter pins and retaining clips according to DIN, Gutekunst Federn also manufactures spring cotter pins, clips and split pins for special applications in any desired shape. Do you need customized locking elements? Then send your requirements and a sketch or drawing with the desired quantity to <a href=\"mailto:verkauf@gutekunst-co.com\">verkauf@gutekunst-co.com<\/a> or contact our <strong>technical department<\/strong> directly on (0049)<strong> 07123 960-193<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Further information<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/selection-of-safety-elements\/\">Selection of safety elements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/snap-rings-for-shafts-and-bores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Snap rings for shafts and bores<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.federnshop.com\/en\/procurement-of-metal-springs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Procurement of metal springs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federnshop.com\/de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Federnshop.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Locking elements are small, almost inconspicuous machine components that are used in almost every design. As guide elements, the form-fit components protect and limit other machine parts against axial play. The locking elements are available in many designs. 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