Hi Torquil
Thanks for the reply.
Effectively, your understanding is correct. The device operates in a horizontal orientation, and is quite a simple device that is conected to a fishing swivel. It is the load applied through the swivel onto the Pin that will cause it to shear. It can...
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I'm a product designer, with little knowledge of mechanics. I've designed a product in which there is a captive Pin 2.5mm diameter x 12mm Long, made from Half-hard 316 Stainless Steel. The Pin is totally captivated for 4.75mm at each end, leaving an unsupported length of 2.5 mm in the...