Tools are man-made or machine manufactured devices that make work a lot easier for us. Good examples of which are ball lock pins. They are usually used for fastening as well as locating operations. Some other uses include machinery manufacturing, nut and bolt replacement, mining machinery, automobile industry, agricultural machinery and electronics. Ball Lock Pins are ideal for fastening and locating appliances that require positive, secure holding but have quality features such as the user-friendly, "tool-less" removal convenience provided by ball-lock technology. They operate on a principle of interconnected balls, assuring secure and safe fastening. Such a helpful tool!