Frequently Asked Questions
How do I select the best Hinge Pin for my application?
Flexco offers connecting pins in a variety of materials, including:
Nylosteel: Used frequently with galvanized hooks.
Nylostainless: Frequently used with stainless hooks for food handling applications. Coating is FDA approved.
Nylon-Covered Stainless Cable: Its flexibility makes it excellent for troughing and crowned pulley applications.Coating is FDA approved.
Music Wire: Ideal for applications requiring frequent removal of connecting pin and high temperature applications.
Cold-Rolled Steel: Used in high temperature applications. Available notched or smooth. Notched reduces pin migration. Solid steel pin, no coating.
Stainless Steel: Used in food processing and hightemperature applications. Available notched or smooth. Notched reduces pin migration. Solid stainless pin, no coating.
Duralink™: Excellent for highly abrasive and abusive applications, and to achieve extended pin life.
Bare Stainless Cable: Used in high-temperature applications where a flexible pin is desired.
DuraStainless™: Excellent for highly abrasive and abusive applications, and to achieve extended pin life.
Nylon Plus: Versatile white/clear solid nylon material for most applications requiring a non-magnetic or nonmetallic pin.
| Connecting Pin Types |
Abbreviation |
Pin Wear Factor |
Hook Wear Factor |
Rigidity |
Magnetic |
Flexibility |
Composition |
| Nylosteel |
NY |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Yes |
Good |
Nylon & music wire |
| Nylon-Covered Stainless Cable |
NYS |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Slightly |
Good |
Nylon & 300SS spring wire |
| Nylostainless |
NCS |
Good |
Good |
Average |
Slightly |
Good |
Nylon & 300SS cable |
| Music Wire |
MW |
Good |
Poor |
Excellent |
Yes |
Poor |
High-carbon spring- tempered steel |
| Cold-Rolled Steel |
Smooth - SM Notched - N |
Average |
Fair |
Excellent |
Yes |
Fair to Poor |
Mild cold-rolled steel |
| Stainless Steel |
Smooth - SMS Notched - NS |
Average |
Fair |
Excellent |
Slightly |
Fair to Poor |
302 or 300
stainless steel |
| Duralink™ |
DL |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Average |
Slightly |
Good |
Wear-resistant nylon & 300SS cable |
| Bare Stainless Cable |
SMSC |
Average |
Fair |
Average |
Slightly |
Good |
300SS cable |
| DuraStainless™ |
DSS |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Good |
Slightly |
Good |
Wear resistant nylon & 300SS spring wire |
| Nylon Plus |
NP |
Good |
Excellent |
Fair |
No |
Excellent |
Nylon |