OverviewQuick-release knob-locking pin for frequent insertion and removal in industrial fixtures and quick-change applications. Pins thread into the fixture while ball-lock receptacles mount to the base. Rotate knob to ON to expand the balls and lock; rotate to OFF to retract the balls for tool-free removal. Tapered pin end facilitates alignment and can be used with locating pins for precise positioning.
Materials- Knob: 304 stainless steel
- Shank: 420 stainless steel
- Balls: hardened 440C stainless steel
- Spring: 304 stainless steel
Product Types- QCWE-SUS — stainless steel knob & shank (this page)
- QCWE-S — stainless steel knob, steel shank
- QCWE (series) — plastic knob, steel shank
Part Options (selection)- ID 133089 | SKU QCWE0625-10-SUS | Plate thickness 6–10 mm | Thread M2x0.40 depth 3 | D 6 | D1 (h9) 14 | D2 25 | D3 25 | Dp P.C.D. 21 | L 19.5 mm | H 24.5 mm | H2 6.5 mm | Clamping force 6.7 Lbs | Receptacle prefix QCBU-M, QCBU-M-SUS
- ID 133091 | SKU QCWE1034-14-SUS | Plate thickness 6–14 mm | Thread M3x0.50 depth 4 | D 10 | D1 (h9) 18 | D2 34 | D3 34 | Dp P.C.D. 28 | L 21.5 mm | H 31 mm | H2 10 mm | Clamping force 11.2 Lbs | Receptacle prefix QCBU-M, QCBU-M-SUS
- ID 133093 | SKU QCWE1034-20-SUS | Plate thickness 12–20 mm | Thread M3x0.50 depth 4 | D 10 | D1 (h9) 18 | D2 34 | D3 34 | Dp P.C.D. 28 | L 27.5 mm | H 31 mm | H2 10 mm | Clamping force 11.2 Lbs | Receptacle prefix QCBU-M, QCBU-M-SUS
Technical specifications- Operation: Ball-locking pin expands balls when knob turned to ON and retracts when turned to OFF for tool-free removal
- Designed for frequent insertion/removal and use with matching ball-lock receptacles (see receptacle prefix)
- Pin end tapered to ease alignment; compatible with locating pins for accurate positioning
- Available thread sizes and plate thickness ranges: M2x0.40 (depth 3), M3x0.50 (depth 4)
- Materials: 304, 420 and hardened 440C stainless steels as specified per component