pin slotSlotted spring pin (1) and washer (2) used to secure a shaft (3). A spring pin (also called tension pin or roll pin) is a mechanical fastener that secures the position of two or more parts of aSlotted Spring Pins. End View. Squeeze these pins into holes and they expand slhtly, creating tension to hold parts in place. They are often used as hinge pins and as fasteners for springs