Ball-lock pins or 'Pip-pins' are used on many gliders for quick attachments, such as base-bar pins or nose catch pins. These have a special reduced head size to allow flush fitting in an ATOS carbon control frame.
Three Balls |
These pins have 3 balls for extra security. |
Turned to 9.8mm dia |
These have special small heads to fit the ATOS carbon control frame. |
Special offer |
Special offer price at the moment. |
In Stock |
Yes |
Product Description
ATOS Special Pip Pins (Or Ball-lock pins)
These pins have been specially made to fit the ATOS carbon control frame.
Standard pins do not fit the carbon control frame. These have a specially reduced head size to give a nice flush fit in the frame.
These pins should be used with a rubber cover over them for added security.
Breaking load in perpendicular to pin axis is = 2800kg.
Photos.
The photos show the reduced head size.
The drawing shows the standard pin dimensions prior to the reduction in head size.