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    21 Products

    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.
    316 Stainless Steel Nose—With the best corrosion resistance of all, 316 stainless steel stands up to harsh weather, salt water, and chemicals. The nose is strong enough for most jobs, but won't withstand stress and vibration as well as steel.
    Brass Nose—Similar to 18-8 stainless steel, brass is corrosion resistant enough to stand up to wet environments. Since brass is softer than other metals, these noses are less likely to dent surfaces, however, they could deform under high stress.
    Nylon Nose—Extra soft to avoid scratching delicate surfaces. Nylon is best for use on soft materials, such as aluminum. It will swell and weaken when exposed to moisture, however, so it should only be used in dry environments.
    Nose
    Nose
    Force, lbf
    Body
    Drive
    Style
    Thread
    Size
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Extended
    Compressed
    Material
    Lg.
    Front
    Back
    Each
    440C Stainless Steel Nose
    8-36
    0.025"0.094"0.51.318-8 Stainless Steel
    0.34"Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3408A9200000
    8-36
    0.025"0.094"0.51.3Steel0.34"Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3408A690000
     
    316 Stainless Steel Nose
    8-36
    0.025"0.094"0.51.3316 Stainless Steel
    0.34"Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    8686A1500000
     
    Brass Nose
    8-36
    0.025"0.094"0.51.3Brass0.34"Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    8687A150000
     
    Nylon Nose
    8-36
    0.025"0.094"0.51.318-8 Stainless Steel
    0.34"Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    34085A380000
    8-36
    0.025"0.094"0.51.3Steel0.34"Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    84805A550000
     

    Long-Nose Spring Plungers

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Border. Spring Plungers. Long-Nose Spring Plungers.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spring Plungers. Long-Nose Spring Plungers.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Long-Nose Spring Plungers.
    Lock heavy moving parts securely in place. Often used in indexing applications, these have a longer nose than ball-nose spring plungers to withstand greater side forces without disengaging. The nose compresses when a part presses against it, and then pops out into deep notches or grooves for a strong hold.
    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.
    Steel Nose—The strongest, most wear-resistant noses, these won't deform from stress and vibration. Steel is best for dry environments, however, since moisture will cause it to rust.
    18-8 Stainless Steel Nose—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, 18-8 stainless steel resists rusting. It's strong enough for most jobs, but won't withstand stress and vibration as well as steel.
    Acetal Nose—The best plastic for damp and wet environments, acetal won't swell or lose strength if exposed to moisture. These noses are extra soft to avoid scratching delicate surfaces. They are best for use on soft materials, such as aluminum.
    Spring Plungers
    Spring
    Plunger Drivers
    Nose
    Nose
    Force, lbf
    Body
    Drive
    Style
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    Each
    Steel Nose
    8-36
    0.052"0.07"0.51.5Zinc-Plated Steel0.44"Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3126A8100000———0
    8-36
    0.052"0.07"1.54.8Zinc-Plated Steel0.44"Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3126A820000———0
    8-36
    0.093"0.07"13.3Black-Oxide Steel0.44"Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3126A22100003382A1300000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel Nose
    8-36
    0.052"0.07"0.51.518-8 Stainless Steel
    0.44"Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    84985A450000———0
    8-36
    0.052"0.07"0.51.5Zinc-Plated Steel0.44"Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    8490A890000———0
    8-36
    0.052"0.07"1.54.818-8 Stainless Steel
    0.44"Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    84985A470000———0
    8-36
    0.052"0.07"1.54.8Zinc-Plated Steel0.44"Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    8490A810000———0
    8-36
    0.093"0.07"13.318-8 Stainless Steel
    0.44"Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    84985A120000———0
     
    Acetal Nose
    8-36
    0.052"0.07"0.51.518-8 Stainless Steel
    0.44"Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    84765A170000———0
    8-36
    0.052"0.07"0.51.5Zinc-Plated Steel0.44"Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    8499A310000———0
    8-36
    0.052"0.07"1.54.818-8 Stainless Steel
    0.44"Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    84765A810000———0
    8-36
    0.052"0.07"1.54.8Zinc-Plated Steel0.44"Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    8499A320000———0
    8-36
    0.093"0.07"13.318-8 Stainless Steel
    0.44"Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    84765A3210000———0
    8-36
    0.093"0.07"13.3Black-Oxide Steel0.44"Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    8499A8210000———0
     
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