What is the proper way to install safety wire on clevis pins and what is the purpose of this wire?
Safety wire is designed to lock fastners when conventional methods are not possible such as on clevis pins. The design of a clevis pin is to tighten onto itself without tightening against the clevis it is holding in place. This safety wire will lock both outer halves of the pin together, so it can not losen or come apart. To install, simply slide the wire through the hole on one end of the pin and then into the other, leaving a short “tail” on either end. Twist both “tails” together, locking the wire in place. The twisted section can then be hidden under the pin for a cleaner look.
