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    Compare drilling, pointed, thread-forming, and thread-cutting tips to find the best choice for your material.

    Steel Phillips Rounded Head Thread-Cutting Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Phillips Rounded Head Thread-Cutting Screws.
    Cut threads in drilled holes as you turn these screws. Because they remove material, they take less effort to install and put less stress on your workpiece than thread-forming screws. The Phillips drive handles enough torque to keep drivers from slipping and the rounded head creates a finished look.
    Length is measured from under the head.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel—The dark finish withstands occasional exposure to moisture while creating a finished look.
    Head
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Tapping
    Screw Type
    Drive
    Size
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Shank Cross
    Section
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    No. 4 Screw Size
    1/4"0.219"0.08"FNo. 14041 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9335091715A101000000
    3/8"0.219"0.08"FNo. 14041 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9335091715A1030000
     
    No. 6 Screw Size
    3/8"0.27"0.097"FNo. 23231 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9335091715A11400000
    1/2"0.27"0.097"FNo. 23231 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9335091715A11600000
    3/4"0.27"0.097"FNo. 23231 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9335091715A11800000
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    3/8"0.322"0.115"FNo. 23226 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9335091715A12200000
    1/2"0.322"0.115"FNo. 23226 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9335091715A12400000
    3/4"0.322"0.115"FNo. 23226 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9335091715A12600000
    1"0.322"0.115"FNo. 23226 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9335091715A12800000
     
    No. 10 Screw Size
    3/8"0.373"0.133"FNo. 22417 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9335091715A13200000
    3/8"0.373"0.133"FNo. 23217 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9335091715A14200000
    1/2"0.373"0.133"FNo. 22417 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9335091715A13400000
    1/2"0.373"0.133"FNo. 23217 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9335091715A14400000
    3/4"0.373"0.133"FNo. 22417 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9335091715A13600000
    3/4"0.373"0.133"FNo. 23217 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9335091715A14600000
    1"0.373"0.133"FNo. 23217 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9332591715A14800000
     
    No. 12 Screw Size
    1/2"0.425"0.151"FNo. 3248 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9332591715A15200000
    3/4"0.425"0.151"FNo. 3248 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9332591715A15400000
     
    1/4" Screw Size
    1/2"0.492"0.175"FNo. 3201 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9332591715A16200000
    3/4"0.492"0.175"FNo. 3201 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9332591715A16400000
    1"0.492"0.175"FNo. 3201 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9332591715A16600000
    1 1/2"0.492"0.175"FNo. 3201 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9332591715A16800000
    2"0.492"0.175"FNo. 3201 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3, SAE J9331091715A1720000
     

    Steel Flanged Hex Head Drilling Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Flanged Hex Head Drilling Screws.
    Save time and effort with screws that drill and fasten in one step. The hex head gives you a firm, high-torque grip with a nutdriver or socket. Screws have a flange under the head that spreads the load to prevent crushing thin metal.
    Length is measured from under the flange. Head height includes the flange.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel—The dark finish withstands occasional exposure to moisture while creating a finished look.
    Drill
    Tip
    Head
    Lg.
    Point
    Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Flange
    Dia.
    Max. Drilling
    Thk.
    Tapping
    Screw Type
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    1/2"No. 23/16"0.25"0.141"0.348"0.098"BSD185090064A77800000
    3/4"No. 23/16"0.25"0.141"0.348"0.098"BSD185090064A7790000
    1"No. 23/16"0.25"0.141"0.348"0.098"BSD185090064A78100000
    1 1/4"No. 23/16"0.25"0.141"0.348"0.098"BSD182590064A7820000
    1 1/2"No. 23/16"0.25"0.141"0.348"0.098"BSD182590064A7830000
     
    No. 10 Screw Size
    1/2"No. 213/64"0.313"0.151"0.414"0.110"BSD165090064A78400000
    3/4"No. 31/4"0.313"0.151"0.414"0.175"BSD165090064A78500000
    1"No. 31/4"0.313"0.151"0.414"0.175"BSD165090064A78600000
    1 1/4"No. 31/4"0.313"0.151"0.414"0.175"BSD162590064A7870000
    1 1/2"No. 31/4"0.313"0.151"0.414"0.175"BSD162590064A78800000
     
    No. 12 Screw Size
    5/8"No. 39/32"0.313"0.194"0.432"0.210"BSD142590064A7890000
    3/4"No. 39/32"0.313"0.194"0.432"0.210"BSD142590064A7910000
    1"No. 39/32"0.313"0.194"0.432"0.210"BSD142590064A7920000
    1 1/2"No. 39/32"0.313"0.194"0.432"0.210"BSD141090064A7930000
     
    1/4" Screw Size
    3/4"No. 35/16"0.375"0.24"0.520"0.220"BSD142590064A79400000
    1"No. 35/16"0.375"0.24"0.520"0.220"BSD141090064A7950000
    1 1/4"No. 35/16"0.375"0.24"0.520"0.220"BSD141090064A7960000
    1 1/2"No. 35/16"0.375"0.24"0.520"0.220"BSD141090064A7970000
    1 3/4"No. 35/16"0.375"0.24"0.520"0.220"BSD141090064A7980000
    2"No. 35/16"0.375"0.24"0.520"0.220"BSD141090064A7990000
     
    5/16" Screw Size
    3/4"No. 325/64"0.5"0.29"0.676"0.220"BSD121090064A80100000
    1"No. 325/64"0.5"0.29"0.676"0.220"BSD12590064A8020000
    1 1/4"No. 325/64"0.5"0.29"0.676"0.220"BSD12590064A8030000
    1 1/2"No. 325/64"0.5"0.29"0.676"0.220"BSD12590064A8040000
     

    Steel Hex Head Wood Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wood Screws. Steel Hex Head Wood Screws.
    Often used on posts and beams, the coarse threads on these screws dig in for a firm hold. The hex head's six contact points keep sockets in place to avoid slipping and stripping the drive. To tighten, use a wrench or six-point hex socket. Also known as lag bolts.
    Drill a pilot hole slightly smaller than the screw to prevent splitting. Length is measured from under the head.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel—The dark zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture while creating a finished look.
    Lg.
    Head
    Ht.
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Threading
    Tapping
    Method
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    1/4"
    1"0.172"10Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.110092371A412000000
    1 1/2"0.172"10Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.15092371A41600000
    2"0.172"10Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.15092371A42000000
    2 1/2"0.172"10Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.15092371A42400000
    3"0.172"10Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.15092371A42800000
     
    5/16"
    1 1/2"0.219"9Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.15092371A52100000
    2"0.219"9Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.15092371A52500000
    2 1/2"0.219"9Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.15092371A52900000
    3"0.219"9Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.12592371A53300000
     
    3/8"
    1 1/2"0.25"7Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.12592371A57100000
    2"0.25"7Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.12592371A57400000
    2 1/2"0.25"7Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.11092371A5780000
    3"0.25"7Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.12592371A58100000
    4"0.25"7Partially ThreadedThread FormingASME B18.2.11092371A5850000
     

    Steel Phillips Rounded Head Thread-Forming Screws for Brittle Plastic

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Phillips Rounded Head Thread-Forming Screws for Brittle Plastic.
    Prevent cracking and splitting brittle materials such as phenolic and glass-filled plastic. These screws have alternating high and low threads that minimize stress on your workpiece. The Phillips drive handles enough torque to keep drivers from slipping and the rounded head creates a finished look.
    Length is measured from under the head.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel—The dark finish withstands occasional exposure to moisture while creating a finished look.
    Head
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Tapping
    Screw Type
    Drive
    Size
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Shank Cross
    Section
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    No. 4 Screw Size
    1/4"0.193"0.071"DSTNo. 12444 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.32590627A11100000
    5/16"0.193"0.071"DSTNo. 12444 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.32590627A1120000
    3/8"0.193"0.071"DSTNo. 12444 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.32590627A1130000
    1/2"0.193"0.071"DSTNo. 12444 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.32590627A11400000
    5/8"0.193"0.071"DSTNo. 12444 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.32590627A11500000
     
    No. 6 Screw Size
    3/8"0.254"0.097"DSTNo. 21935 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.32590627A1160000
    1/2"0.254"0.097"DSTNo. 21935 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.32590627A11700000
    5/8"0.254"0.097"DSTNo. 21935 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.32590627A11800000
    3/4"0.254"0.097"DSTNo. 21935 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.31090627A1190000
    1"0.254"0.097"DSTNo. 21935 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.31090627A1210000
    1 1/4"0.254"0.097"DSTNo. 21935 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.31090627A1220000
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    3/8"0.27"0.097"DSTNo. 21830 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.32590627A1230000
    1/2"0.27"0.097"DSTNo. 21830 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.32590627A12400000
    5/8"0.27"0.097"DSTNo. 21830 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.32590627A12500000
    3/4"0.27"0.097"DSTNo. 21830 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.31090627A1260000
    1"0.27"0.097"DSTNo. 21830 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.31090627A1270000
    1 1/2"0.27"0.097"DSTNo. 21830 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.31090627A1280000
     
    No. 10 Screw Size
    3/8"0.322"0.115"DSTNo. 21627 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.31090627A1290000
    1/2"0.322"0.115"DSTNo. 21627 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.31090627A1310000
    5/8"0.322"0.115"DSTNo. 21627 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.31090627A1320000
    3/4"0.322"0.115"DSTNo. 21627 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.31090627A1330000
    1"0.322"0.115"DSTNo. 21627 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.31090627A13400000
    1 1/4"0.322"0.115"DSTNo. 21627 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.31090627A13500000
    1 1/2"0.322"0.115"DSTNo. 21627 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.31090627A13600000
     
    No. 12 Screw Size
    1/2"0.373"0.133"DSTNo. 21619 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.31090627A13700000
    3/4"0.373"0.133"DSTNo. 21619 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.31090627A13800000
    1 1/4"0.373"0.133"DSTNo. 21619 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3590627A1390000
     
    No. 14 Screw Size
    1/2"0.492"0.175"DSTNo. 3157 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.31090627A14100000
    1"0.492"0.175"DSTNo. 3157 Ga.
    RoundASME B18.6.3590627A1420000
     

    Steel Phillips Rounded Head Blunt Screws for Sheet Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Phillips Rounded Head Blunt Screws for Sheet Metal.
    With no point at the tip, these screws reduce the chance of damaging sheet metal. Install them in a drilled hole and the fine threads form a vibration-resistant hold. The Phillips drive handles enough torque to keep drivers from slipping and the rounded head creates a finished look.
    Length is measured from under the head.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel—The dark finish withstands occasional exposure to moisture while creating a finished look.
    Head
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Tapping
    Screw Type
    Drive
    Size
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Shank Cross
    Section
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    No. 4 Screw Size
    1/4"0.219"0.08"BNo. 12444 Ga.
    Round5092115A21100000
    3/8"0.219"0.08"BNo. 12444 Ga.
    Round5092115A2130000
    1/2"0.219"0.08"BNo. 12444 Ga.
    Round5092115A2150000
     
    No. 6 Screw Size
    1/4"0.27"0.097"BNo. 22032 Ga.
    Round5092115A2170000
    3/8"0.27"0.097"BNo. 22032 Ga.
    Round5092115A2190000
    1/2"0.27"0.097"BNo. 22032 Ga.
    Round5092115A2220000
    3/4"0.27"0.097"BNo. 22032 Ga.
    Round5092115A2240000
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    3/8"0.322"0.115"BNo. 21829 Ga.
    Round5092115A2260000
    1/2"0.322"0.115"BNo. 21829 Ga.
    Round5092115A2280000
    3/4"0.322"0.115"BNo. 21829 Ga.
    Round5092115A2310000
    1"0.322"0.115"BNo. 21829 Ga.
    Round5092115A2330000
     
    No. 10 Screw Size
    3/8"0.373"0.133"BNo. 21621 Ga.
    Round5092115A23500000
    1/2"0.373"0.133"BNo. 21621 Ga.
    Round5092115A23600000
    3/4"0.373"0.133"BNo. 21621 Ga.
    Round2592115A2390000
    1"0.373"0.133"BNo. 21621 Ga.
    Round2592115A2420000
     

    Drilling Screws for Joining Fabric to Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Drilling Screws for Joining Fabric to Metal.
    Attach tarps and fabric to metal surfaces. These screws have an attached, free-spinning washer that stays put as you tighten to prevent bunching the material. They save time by drilling and fastening in one step.
    Length is measured from the edge of the head.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel—The dark finish withstands occasional exposure to moisture while creating a finished look.
    Drill
    Tip
    Head
    Lg.
    Point
    Size
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Max. Drilling
    Thk.
    Tapping
    Screw Type
    Drive
    Size
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Washer
    Material
    Washer
    OD
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    3/4"No. 23/16"0.332"0.152"0.098"BSDNo. 218Steel0.493"2592715A620000000
    1"No. 23/16"0.332"0.152"0.098"BSDNo. 218Steel0.493"2592715A63000000
    1 1/4"No. 23/16"0.332"0.152"0.098"BSDNo. 218Steel0.493"2592715A64000000
     

    Ball-Nose Spring Plungers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spring Plungers. Ball-Nose Spring Plungers.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball-Nose Spring Plungers.
    Align, position, and lock moving parts for most machining and assembly tasks. These spring plungers have a spring-loaded ball that compresses when a part presses against it, and then pops out into a notch or groove to hold the part in place. Unlike long-nose spring plungers, the ball rolls easily in and out of position, so they're a great fit for applications that require consistent, smooth movement, such as positioning parts in an assembly line and aligning fixtures and jigs when cutting or drilling.
    Spring plungers are available with or without a threadlocker. Those with a threadlocker won't wiggle loose from vibration. Spring plungers without a threadlocker are easier to remove.
    440C Stainless Steel Nose—The strongest, most wear-resistant stainless steel noses, these grind against hard metal surfaces without denting or scratching. However, they are not as corrosion resistant as 316 stainless steel.
    Spring Plungers
    Spring
    Plunger Drivers
    Nose,
    mm
    Nose
    Force, lbf
    Body
    Drive
    Style
    Thread Size
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Extended
    Compressed
    Material
    Lg.,
    mm
    Front
    Back
    Each
    Each
    440C Stainless Steel Nose
    M5 x 0.8 mm0.933.45Black-Zinc-Plated Steel12Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3391A67000003382A1300000
    M6 x 1 mm13.50.51.4Black-Zinc-Plated Steel14Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3391A3300003382A140000
    M6 x 1 mm13.56.39Black-Zinc-Plated Steel14Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3391A3400003382A140000
    M8 x 1.25 mm1.551.12.3Black-Zinc-Plated Steel16Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3391A3600003382A150000
    M8 x 1.25 mm1.55913.4Black-Zinc-Plated Steel16Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3391A3700003382A150000
    M10 x 1.5 mm261.83.4Black-Zinc-Plated Steel19Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3391A3900003382A160000
    M10 x 1.5 mm2613.420Black-Zinc-Plated Steel19Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3391A4100003382A160000
    M12 x 1.75 mm2.582.34.5Black-Zinc-Plated Steel22Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3391A4300003382A170000
    M12 x 1.75 mm2.5816.825.7Black-Zinc-Plated Steel22Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3391A4400003382A170000
    M16 x 2 mm3.51015.332Black-Zinc-Plated Steel24Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3391A69000003382A1800000
     

    Steel Phillips Rounded Head Thread-Forming Screws for Plastic

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tapping Screws. Steel Phillips Rounded Head Thread-Forming Screws for Plastic.
    Image of Specification. Tri-Lobe
Shank
Cross Section. Front orientation. Tri-Lobe. For Plastic.

    Tri-Lobe Shank Cross

    Section

    Thread these screws into molded or cast holes in plastic without installing inserts. They won’t crack or distort material when fastening enclosures, panels, and other plastic components. The Phillips drive handles enough torque to keep drivers from slipping and the rounded head creates a finished look.
    Length is measured from under the head.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel—The dark finish withstands occasional exposure to moisture while creating a finished look.
    Tri-Lobe—The tri-lobular shank forms threads in thermoplastics such as polypropylene and ABS. These screws displace material to create a tight fit that resists vibration and prevents backing out. Because the shank isn’t round, the diameter will vary slightly depending on where you measure it. Also known as Plastite® screws.
    Head
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Tapping
    Screw Type
    Drive
    Size
    Approx. Threads
    per In.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    Shank Cross
    Section
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black-Zinc-Plated Steel
     
    No. 2 Screw Size
    1/4"0.167"0.062"TRSNo. 1285/64"
    Tri-Lobe10092295A11100000
    3/8"0.167"0.062"TRSNo. 1285/64"
    Tri-Lobe10092295A1120000
    1/2"0.167"0.062"TRSNo. 1285/64"
    Tri-Lobe5092295A1130000
     
    No. 4 Screw Size
    1/4"0.219"0.08"TRSNo. 12037 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A1000000
    3/8"0.219"0.08"TRSNo. 12037 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A1010000
    1/2"0.219"0.08"TRSNo. 12037 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A1030000
    5/8"0.219"0.08"TRSNo. 12037 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A1060000
    3/4"0.219"0.08"TRSNo. 12037 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A1090000
     
    No. 6 Screw Size
    1/4"0.27"0.097"TRSNo. 2191/8"
    Tri-Lobe2592295A2030000
    5/16"0.27"0.097"TRSNo. 2191/8"
    Tri-Lobe10092295A1150000
    3/8"0.27"0.097"TRSNo. 2191/8"
    Tri-Lobe2592295A2050000
    1/2"0.27"0.097"TRSNo. 2191/8"
    Tri-Lobe2592295A2070000
    5/8"0.27"0.097"TRSNo. 2191/8"
    Tri-Lobe2592295A2090000
    3/4"0.27"0.097"TRSNo. 2191/8"
    Tri-Lobe2592295A2120000
     
    No. 8 Screw Size
    1/4"0.322"0.115"TRSNo. 21623 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A3080000
    3/8"0.322"0.115"TRSNo. 21623 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A3110000
    1/2"0.322"0.115"TRSNo. 21623 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A3130000
    5/8"0.322"0.115"TRSNo. 21623 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A3150000
    3/4"0.322"0.115"TRSNo. 21623 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A3170000
    1"0.322"0.115"TRSNo. 21623 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A3190000
     
    No. 10 Screw Size
    3/8"0.373"0.133"TRSNo. 21415 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A4150000
    1/2"0.373"0.133"TRSNo. 21415 Ga.
    Tri-Lobe2592295A4170000
     

    Press-Fit Ball-Nose Spring Plungers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spring Plungers. Press-Fit Ball-Nose Spring Plungers, Flanged Profile, Smooth Body.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Press-Fit Ball-Nose Spring Plungers, Flanged Profile.

    Flanged Profile

    Smooth Body

    Flanged Profile

    When you can't tap threads in your mounting surface, push these spring plungers into unthreaded holes. They work well in wood, plastic, and other soft materials that might crack if you try to cut threads. The spring-loaded ball compresses when a part presses against it, and then pops out into a notch or groove to hold the part in place.
    For a snug fit, use an arbor press to install these spring plungers in a slightly smaller hole than the body diameter.
    Flanged Profile—The flanged body stops the spring plunger from sliding back through the hole when the nose compresses under a strong force. It also acts as a gripping tab so you can pull the plunger out to make adjustments.
    440C Stainless Steel Nose—The strongest, most wear-resistant stainless steel noses, these grind against hard metal surfaces without denting or scratching. However, they are not as corrosion resistant as 316 stainless steel.
    Smooth Body—These spring plungers slide effortlessly into unthreaded holes, but don't grip quite as firmly as those with a knurled body.
    Nose
    Nose
    Force, lbf
    Body
    Flange
    Each
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Extended
    Compressed
    Material
    Texture
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Thick.
    Dia.
    1-99
    100-499
    500-Up
    Flanged Profile
     
    440C Stainless Steel Nose
    0.035"0.094"0.41.3Black-Zinc-Plated SteelSmooth0.125"0.25"1/32"3/16"84835A41000000000000000
    0.035"0.094"0.82.5Black-Zinc-Plated SteelSmooth0.125"0.25"1/32"3/16"84835A33000000000000
    0.058"0.156"12.5Black-Zinc-Plated SteelSmooth0.188"0.39"3/64"1/4"84835A42000000000000
    0.058"0.156"25Black-Zinc-Plated SteelSmooth0.188"0.39"3/64"1/4"84835A11000000000000
    0.07"0.187"1.53.5Black-Zinc-Plated SteelSmooth0.25"0.47"3/64"5/16"84835A43000000000000
    0.07"0.187"37Black-Zinc-Plated SteelSmooth0.25"0.47"3/64"5/16"84835A12000000000000
    0.11"0.312"2.57Black-Zinc-Plated SteelSmooth0.375"0.79"5/64"1/2"84835A45000000000000
    0.11"0.312"514Black-Zinc-Plated SteelSmooth0.375"0.79"5/64"1/2"84835A13000000000000
     
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