FELCO 4/8 - Replacement Center Bolt

FELCO 4/8 Replacement Center Bolt

The FELCO 4/8 is the genuine factory replacement pivot bolt designed specifically for the FELCO 4 model. As the central axis of the tool, this bolt is responsible for holding the blade and anvil handles in perfect alignment. Precision-machined in Switzerland from high-carbon hardened steel, it is built to endure the high torque and lateral pressure of heavy-duty pruning. Replacing a worn center bolt is a critical maintenance step to restore the tool's bypass precision and eliminate the "blade play" that leads to ragged cuts and increased hand effort.

Best For Owners of the FELCO 4 who notice the blades are no longer meeting tightly or who are performing a full mechanical refurbishment of their pruners.

Key Features

• Model-Specific Engineering: Specifically designed for the FELCO 4 frame, ensuring the bolt length and shoulder diameter provide a perfect fit for the handle's pivot hole.

• Hardened Steel Strength: Heat-treated for superior durability, allowing the bolt to resist bending or shearing even when cutting through the maximum recommended branch thickness.

• Friction-Reducing Finish: Features a smooth-ground surface that allows the blades to pivot with minimal resistance, ensuring a fluid opening and closing motion.

• Factory Spec Threading: Engineered to integrate seamlessly with the FELCO 2/9 nut, providing a secure connection that can be precisely adjusted for tension.

• Direct Swiss Replacement: Guarantees the original safety and mechanical integrity of the tool, protecting the more expensive forged handles from the wear caused by an ill-fitting bolt.

Specifications

• Brand: FELCO (Made in Switzerland)

• Model: FELCO 4/8 (Center Bolt)

• Compatibility: FELCO 4 (and FELCO 4C&H)

• Material: High-carbon hardened steel

• Contents: 1x Pivot Bolt

Ideal For (Uses)

• Restoring Cut Accuracy: Fixing pruners that "tear" bark or fail to cut through thin stems due to a loose or worn pivot axis.

• Heavy-Duty Tool Maintenance: Replacing a bolt that has become pitted by sap or scarred by grit, which can cause a "grinding" feel during use.

• Professional Refurbishment: Bringing an older FELCO 4 back to factory-standard performance during a seasonal tool overhaul.

• Preventive Safety: Ensuring the pivot assembly is structurally sound, preventing mechanical failure during high-pressure pruning sessions.

Pro Tip: When installing the new 4/8 bolt, apply a small amount of FELCO 980 grease to the smooth shank. This lubrication reduces metal-on-metal wear and keeps the tool's action feeling smooth for a significantly longer period.