Can SBP make the part in a different color?

SBP can offer the smart block pins in the standard color:

Black head style with blue button:

We can modify the black color as well as the button in any color you prefer.

For your modified SBP parts, you can always contact us and we'll help you.

Can you apply a DLC coating on your ball lock pins?

SBP can add a DLC coating.

The DLC coating is a diamond carbon coating on the part.

This greatly increases the durability and corrosion resistance.

For more information, please contact us.

What's the difference between MS17987 and MS17984?

The biggest difference is that the MS17987 version of a ball lock pin is completely made of Stainless steel.

MS17984 has a different head made of EC Coating ADC12 (A383).

Standard MS17984 has a black color head with a blue button to press in and lets the balls fall into the pin.

Another specific property of the MS17987 is that it has a ring fixed on the head which makes it easier to fix a lanyard on it or to grab onto it.

MS17987:

What are the SBP Shackle Lifting Pins?

Shackle Lifting ball lock pins are specialized locking mechanisms used in various applications, particularly in rigging and lifting systems. 

Can you supply the BL shackle pins?

Smart Block Pin can supply the alternative shackle pin starting with reference SBP:

It has the exact same form, fit and function, with the main difference that the lead time is cut down to 9-10 weeks.

These parts start from a diameter of 3/16" and goes up until 1" diameter.

Note though that larger sizes can always be made.

Flags remove before flight can be obtained from us.

the flags that we offer cannot be compared to what you find in the general market, since we print them on both sides.  Most companies print them only on one side.  Leadtime to make them is 3-4 weeks.

what do you need to specify:

1) reflective or not reflective

2) color: typically red or yellow

3) material

4) size of the flag: length & width

5) any custom logo or aircraft registration number

6) pitot plug 5/8" or 3/4"

The lifetime of the anodization handle of a ball lock pin is 336 hours in salt spray test.
this is only valid for parts that are not graved with their part number on the handle.

the anodization is something you need to request and can be typically red, blue, yellow or other color.

The anodization is performed according to MIL-A-8625 standard

if you want to know the performance when the parts are supplied not blank but with a lasered part number on the handle, then we can do a test to measure the result, but we will have to quote this

Skin thickness refers to the length of the receptacle that extends into the panel (denoted as H in the drawing), measured in tenths, hundredths, and thousandths of an inch. This measurement includes both the receptacle depth and the thickness of the panel of the receptacle.

Sometimes standard ball lock pins SBP are not suitable for what you need. To suit your application, there are options that can be added.
This way, you will have the SBP ball pin that will perfectly match your application.

See below differents options that can be added with SBP :

SBP with 4 balls

To have 4 balls on your SBP, please add an "F" at the end of the part number.

Do you need a specific option with the ball pins?
If it is technically possible, we can accommodate your special request.
Here we have added a ring on the pin and adapted the dimensions of the handle so that the solution performs.

On this case, the part number is SBPBI50PB210XBSS.

The bushing is made with the dimensions requested by the customer.