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Clevis

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000700

A U-shaped fitting with aligned holes in its two arms, through which a pin or bolt passes to join a rod, cable or link to another part while letting the joint pivot. It is used in linkages, hangers and lifting gear. The pin is loaded in double shear, and a cotter pin or nut keeps it from backing out.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-000700
FieldOil and gas
SubjectProduction
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000700",
  "term": "Clevis",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A U-shaped fitting with aligned holes in its two arms, through which a pin or bolt passes to join a rod, cable or link to another part while letting the joint pivot. It is used in linkages, hangers and lifting gear. The pin is loaded in double shear, and a cotter pin or nut keeps it from backing out.",
  "subject": "Production",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/clevis/"
}

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