A forming tool for a cotter pin is provided that includes a frame configured to mount to an electric tool, a pneumatic cylinder disposed on the frame, and a manipulator coupled to the pneumatic cylinder and configured to separate legs of the cotter pin. A system for forming a cotter pin is also provided that includes an electric tool having a rotatable head and a switch, and a forming tool coupled to the rotatable head that is configured to form legs of the cotter pin, and wherein the switch is configured to initiate an automatic forming sequence to form the legs. A method for forming a cotter pin is also provided that includes positioning a forming tool over a screw shaft through which a cotter pin is disposed, aligning the forming tool with legs of the cotter pin, and initiating an automatic forming sequence.

A hand tool includes a head comprising a pair of opposing jaws. Each jaw includes a cutting edge. The hand tool also includes a first handle and a second handle which pivot through a first plane to move the hand tool between an open position and a closed position. In some embodiments, the hand tool also includes a lock pivotable between a locked position and an unlocked position through a second plane distinct from the first plane. In some embodiments, the hand tool also includes a basket having a first basket section removably attached to one of the pair of jaws and a second basket section removably attached to the other of the pair of jaws

A tool to remove or insert cotter keys in insulator bells having an L-shaped handle, with at least one depression on a generally flat butt end surface of the handle, a generally cylindrical rigid L-shaped member extending from the distal portion of the handle that terminates at a distal end in a second generally cylindrical tab having a smaller cross section than that of the rigid member. The method involves leveraging the member on an insulator cap while the tab is in a cotter key or for insertion, pressing the handle butt end at a depression against the key. The handle may be formed of two halves, be a unified body of synthetic material, be pliable and have an ergonomic shape, and the tab can be any of a variety of cross sectional shapes. The handle and extension may also be integrally formed and be made of similar materials.

A tool to remove or insert cotter keys in insulator bells having an L-shaped handle, with at least one depression on a generally flat butt end surface of the handle, a generally cylindrical rigid L-shaped member extending from the distal portion of the handle that terminates at a distal end in a second generally cylindrical tab having a smaller cross section than that of the rigid member. The method involves leveraging the member on an insulator cap while the tab is in a cotter key or for insertion, pressing the handle butt end at a depression against the key. The handle may be formed of two halves, be a unified body of synthetic material, be pliable and have an ergonomic shape, and the tab can be any of a variety of cross sectional shapes. The handle and extension may also be integrally formed and be made of similar materials.

A key press facilitates securing a shackle assembly used for connecting chains, buoys, and other devices used for watercraft applications. The shackle assembly includes a shackle, a bolt, and a split key. The shackle has two shackle legs with openings. The bolt includes a shaft with a distal end having a slot. The split key has two split key legs extending from an enlarged rounded end. The key press includes a receptacle and a wedge head having an apex. The shaft of the bolt is passed through the shackle leg openings and then the split key legs are passed through the slot. The distal end of the bolt is the placed into the receptacle. The wedge head is lowered until the apex is placed between the split key legs which are then bent away from each other so as to secure the shackle assembly.

A key press facilitates securing a shackle assembly used for connecting chains, buoys, and other devices used for watercraft applications. The shackle assembly includes a shackle, a bolt, and a split key. The shackle has two shackle legs with openings. The bolt includes a shaft with a distal end having a slot. The split key has two split key legs extending from an enlarged rounded end. The key press includes a receptacle and a wedge head having an apex. The shaft of the bolt is passed through the shackle leg openings and then the split key legs are passed through the slot. The distal end of the bolt is the placed into the receptacle. The wedge head is lowered until the apex is placed between the split key legs which are then bent away from each other so as to secure the shackle assembly.

The invention relates to a device (18) for bending a split pin (4) for securing the position of a workpiece (2), in particular for securing a castellated nut against rotation. The device has a tool body (22) and a holding component (20) for holding the split pin (4) during a bending procedure. The holding component (20) is mounted so as to be rotatable on the tool body (22). The device (18) has a bending element (26) that is disposed on the tool body (22) such that an end of a split pin (4) that is held on the holding component (20) is capable of being bent back by a relative rotation on the bending element (26), in particular in a manner so as to be flush with the shape of the workpiece (2), between the holding component (20) and the tool body (22).

The invention relates to a device (18) for bending a split pin (4) for securing the position of a workpiece (2), in particular for securing a castellated nut against rotation. The device has a tool body (22) and a holding component (20) for holding the split pin (4) during a bending procedure. The holding component (20) is mounted so as to be rotatable on the tool body (22). The device (18) has a bending element (26) that is disposed on the tool body (22) such that an end of a split pin (4) that is held on the holding component (20) is capable of being bent back by a relative rotation on the bending element (26), in particular in a manner so as to be flush with the shape of the workpiece (2), between the holding component (20) and the tool body (22).

An assembly tool for facilitating assembly of a surgical instrument includes a handle, a neck extending from the handle, and a portion of or an entire pivot pin engaged with the neck via a frangible connection. The pivot pin is engagable with the surgical instrument. The frangible connection is configured to break upon application of stress thereto above a threshold, thereby separating the pivot pin (or portion thereof) from the neck. A method of assembling using such an assembly tool includes positioning a component of a surgical instrument for receipt of a pivot pin, manipulating the assembly tool to operably engage the pivot pin with the component, and manipulating the assembly tool to apply stress to the frangible connection to break-off the pivot pin (or portion thereof) from the assembly tool along the frangible connection.