Ball Lock Pin Standard Types
Ball Lock Pin Standard
High-strength, quick-release ball lock pins feature a precision-ground shank. This is a single-acting type of ball-lock pin, available in four handle styles – T, L, Button, and Ring.
Marine Ball Lock Pins
This type of ball lock pin is the same as standard ball lock pin offerings, except it is made from corrosion-resistant stainless steel, for use in marine environments susceptible to corrosion. 
Heavy – Duty Ball Lock Pins
This type of ball lock pin is only available in stainless steel, and features a larger, heavier handle than standard ball lock pins for maximum impact and strength.  
Adjustable Ball Lock Pins
The grip length on this type of ball lock pin is adjustable and features a threaded handle to provide a +/- ¼” clamping or adjustment range. Knob T and L handle styles are available. 
Double-Acting Ball Lock Pins
This type of ball lock pin is positive-locking until released by pushing or pulling the center spindle. This differs from standard, single-acting ball lock pins which only detract when pushed.  
Lifting Pins
This single-acting variety of ball lock pins features a solid, one-piece body and four balls for high tension loads.  
Handle Types
Single Acting Ball Lock Pins
Button - Handle
The button handle features a raised cylindrical housing with the push-button actuator at the top. The button sits at the top of the handle and is depressed downward to unlock the pin. This design provides a secure grip during insertion and removal while keeping the actuator protected from accidental engagement.
T-Handle
The T-handle extends perpendicular to the pin axis in both directions, creating a cross shape. This symmetrical design provides leverage for actuation and allows the operator to grip and pull from either side, making it easy to operate from multiple approach angles or when visual access is limited.
L-Handle
The L-handle extends perpendicular to the pin axis in one direction only, creating an offset grip. This asymmetric design provides leverage while maintaining a lower profile than the T-handle, allowing installation in locations where space is limited on one side of the pin.
Ring Handle
The ring handle features a continuous loop attached to the top of the handle body. The ring provides a flexible grip point that can be pulled from any angle, hooked with a finger or tool, or attached to a lanyard.
Double Acting Ball Lock Pins
Ring Handle
The ring handle features a heavy-duty split ring attached to the exposed end of the spindle. Pulling or pushing the ring moves the spindle axially in either direction, allowing the balls to retract regardless of load orientation. The ring can be gripped, hooked with a tool, or attached to a lanyard for one-handed operation.
T-Handle
The T-handle attaches perpendicular to the exposed spindle end, creating a cross-shaped grip. Pushing or pulling the T-handle in either direction moves the spindle axially to unlock the balls. The symmetrical design provides leverage and allows operation from multiple approach angles, particularly useful when the pin is under shear load.
L-Handle
The L-handle attaches perpendicular to the exposed spindle end in one direction, creating an offset grip. Pushing or pulling the L-handle moves the spindle axially to unlock the balls. The asymmetric design provides leverage while maintaining a lower profile than the T-handle, allowing installation where space is limited on one side of the pin.
Marine Ball Lock Pins
Button Handle
The button handle features a raised cylindrical housing with the push-button actuator at the top. The housing provides a gripping surface for wet or gloved hands while protecting the button from accidental actuation in rough marine environments.
Recessed Button Handle
The recessed button handle positions the actuator within a protective cup or recess in the handle body. This design prevents accidental engagement from side impacts, cargo contact, or deck equipment while remaining easy to actuate deliberately with a finger or tool tip.
Ring Handle
The ring handle attaches to the top of the handle body and provides a continuous loop for one-handed operation. The ring can be pulled with a finger, hooked with a marlinspike or tool, or attached to a retention lanyard to prevent loss overboard during rough seas or deck operations.
Heavy-Duty Ball Lock Pin Handle Types
T-Handle
The T-handle extends perpendicular to the pin axis in both directions, providing leverage from either side. The solid stainless steel construction withstands heavy impact and provides maximum grip strength for pins with higher spring force, while the handle geometry protects the button from accidental actuation.
L-Handle
The L-handle extends perpendicular to the pin axis in one direction, providing leverage while maintaining a lower profile than the T-handle. The solid stainless steel construction delivers impact resistance and durability in demanding applications, with the handle positioned to shield the button from unintended engagement.
Button Handle
The button handle features a solid stainless steel cylindrical grip with the actuator recessed deep within a protective cup. The button sits below the rim of the housing, preventing accidental engagement from side impacts, dropped tools, or contact with fixtures and workpieces. The recessed design requires deliberate actuation with a fingertip or tool inserted into the cup, eliminating unintended release during handling, installation, or under load. The protective cup geometry shields the button from damage in demanding industrial environments.
Ring Handle
The ring handle features a continuous loop attached to the top of the handle body. The ring provides a flexible grip point that can be pulled from any angle, hooked with a finger or tool, or attached to a lanyard.
Adjustable Ball Lock Pin Handle Types
Knob Handle
The knob handle features a cylindrical grip that allows the operator to rotate the adjustment mechanism while keeping the button actuator accessible at the top. The compact design provides a secure grip for both length adjustment and pin actuation without requiring handle repositioning.
T-Handle
The T-handle extends perpendicular to the pin axis in both directions, providing leverage for rotating the adjustment mechanism. The button actuator remains accessible at the center of the T-handle, allowing the operator to adjust length and actuate the locking mechanism without changing grip position.
L-Handle
The L-handle extends perpendicular to the pin axis in one direction, providing leverage for rotating the adjustment mechanism while maintaining a lower profile than the T-handle. The button actuator is accessible at the handle junction, allowing length adjustment and pin actuation from a compact grip position.