FELCO 2/8 - Replacement Center Bolt

FELCO 2/8 Replacement Center Bolt

The FELCO 2/8 is the genuine factory replacement pivot bolt designed for the legendary FELCO 2 and its close relatives. This bolt serves as the "heart" of the pruner, acting as the central axis where the blade and anvil handles meet. Precision-machined in Switzerland from high-carbon hardened steel, it is engineered to withstand the immense pressure of every cut while maintaining the tool's alignment. Replacing a worn center bolt is the most effective way to eliminate "blade play" and restore the effortless, clean-cutting action your FELCO was designed for.

Best For Owners of the FELCO 2 who notice a gap forming between the blades or feel a "wobble" in the handles that cannot be fixed by simply tightening the nut.

Key Features

• Precision-Ground Surface: Features an ultra-smooth finish on the bearing surface to minimize friction, ensuring the handles open and close with minimal effort.

• Hardened Steel Durability: Heat-treated to provide maximum resistance to shearing and wear, even when used daily for heavy-duty agricultural or landscaping work.

• Perfect Thread Integration: Specifically threaded to work seamlessly with the FELCO 2/9 nut and 2/16 locking segment, ensuring the tension settings stay locked in place.

• Integrated Grease Groove: Designed with a subtle channel to hold and distribute lubricant, protecting the pivot point from moisture and sap buildup.

• Factory Safety Standards: A genuine Swiss-made part that ensures the mechanical integrity of the tool, preventing the blades from overlapping or crossing incorrectly during a cut.

Specifications

• Brand: FELCO (Made in Switzerland)

• Model: FELCO 2/8 (Center Bolt)

• Compatibility: FELCO 2

• Material: High-carbon hardened steel

• Contents: 1x Pivot Bolt

Ideal For (Uses)

• Eliminating Blade Gap: Fixing pruners that "chew" rather than cut because the center bolt has worn down, creating too much space between the blade and anvil.

• Professional Tool Overhaul: Replacing a bolt that has become pitted, rusted, or bent from years of intensive field use.

• Restoring Smooth Operation: Removing the "gritty" feeling in the pivot by replacing a scarred bolt with a perfectly smooth factory original.

• Maintaining Tool Longevity: Ensuring the handles and blades are properly aligned, which prevents uneven wear on more expensive components like the cutting blade.

Pro Tip: When installing the new bolt, apply a small drop of FELCO 980 synthetic grease or 981 lubricant to the bearing surface. This will significantly extend the life of the bolt and keep your pruning action silky smooth.