Skinpins Fasteners – Manually Operated

Our Skinpins Temporary Fasteners are widely used by major aerospace companies throughout the world, including: Boeing, Airbus and BAE Systems. They are also used for body assembly in motorsport, including Formula 1.

No matter how demanding your sheet metal assembly operations are, our genuine Skinpins rivet clamps provide you with a high-quality, yet economical solution. Manufactured solely by William Lees & Sons Ltd in the UK.

We can supply Standard or *FOD-free options in any quantity, and different lengths are also available.

• Imperial, Metric and Non-standard sizes are available
• SSL Imperial Standard for work up to 1/2″ grip length
• SEL Imperial Standard Extra Long for work up to 1″ grip length
• MSL Metric Standard for work up to 12.5mm grip length
• MSEL Metric Standard Extra Long for work up to 25mm grip length
• For FOD-free fasteners, choose Knurled or Hex-head
• Skinpins are available from stock, or to special order
• Quick and easy installation and removal
• Skinpins are re-usable and economical
• Colour-coded for easy identification of size
• Skinpins are non-marking to protect the work surface
• Sold direct or via approved authorised distributors

*FOD-free (Foreign Object Debris) fasteners are designed for environments where minimising the risk of stray components is paramount. Choose from our Knurled Head Manual Fasteners or Hex Tool-operated Fasteners.

 Download our Skinpins Specification PDF

Get in touch today!
For orders and enquiries, contact us by telephone or email.
Callers within the UK, Tel: 01698 426662
Outwith the UK, Tel: +44 1698 426662

• SSL Imperial Standard* – for work up to 1/2″ max grip length
Part No. SSL 3/32 SSL 1/8 SSL 5/32 SSL-S 3/16 Colour Code Red Yellow Blue Black Grip Range 0 – 1/2″ 0 – 1/2″ 0 – 1/2″ 0 – 1/2″ Drill Size #40 #30 #21 #10 *Non-standard sizes also available – 3/32″ to 3/16″ • SEL Imperial Standard* Extra Long – for work up to 1″ max grip length Part No. SEL 3/32 SEL 1/8 SEL 5/32 SEL 3/16 SEL 1/4 Colour Code Red Yellow Blue Black White Grip Range 0 – 1″ 0 – 1″ 0 – 1″ 0 – 1″ 0 – 1″ Drill Size #40 #30 #21 #10 1/4″ *Non-standard sizes also available – 3/32″ to 5/16″ • MSL Metric Standard* – for work up to 12.5mm max grip length Part No. MSL 2.5 MSL 3.0 MSL 3.5 MSL 4.0 MSL 4.5 Colour Code Green Brown Clear Black To Suit Grip Range 0 – 12.5mm *Non-standard sizes also available – 2.3mm to 4.8mm • MSEL Metric Standard Extra Long* – for work up to 25mm max grip length Part No. MSEL 2.5 MSEL 3.0 MSEL 3.2 MSEL 3.5 MSEL 4.0 MSL 4.8 MSL 5.0 MSL 6.0 Colour Code Green Brown White Clear Black Blue Green Red Grip Range 0 – 25mm *Non-standard sizes also available – 2.3mm to 8.0mm