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    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, mm
    Nose
    Force, lbf
    Body
    Thread
    Size
    Extended
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Dia.
    Extended
    Compressed
    Material
    Lg.,
    mm
    Drive Style - 1
    Each
    Each
    Steel Nose
    M16 x 2 mm87.8710.425.3Black-Oxide Steel38Spring Plunger Driver
    84995A140000003382A18000000
    M16 x 2 mm8810.525.4Black-Oxide Steel38.1External Hex
    3360A8300000———0
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel Nose
    M16 x 2 mm87.8710.425.318-8 Stainless Steel
    38Spring Plunger Driver
    8502A11000003382A1800000
     
    Acetal Nose
    M16 x 2 mm57.51022.518-8 Stainless Steel
    32Spring Plunger Driver
    8339A18000003382A1800000
    M16 x 2 mm57.51022.5Black-Oxide Steel32Spring Plunger Driver
    8281A18000003382A1800000
    M16 x 2 mm57.810.516.918-8 Stainless Steel
    38.1Spring Plunger Driver
    8339A24000003382A1800000
    M16 x 2 mm57.810.516.9Steel38.1Spring Plunger Driver
    8281A2400003382A1800000
     

    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.
    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.
    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
    M16 x 2 mm2.49.54.48.818-8 Stainless Steel
    25.4Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    85015A430000003382A18000000
    M16 x 2 mm2.49.54.48.8Steel25.4Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3391A48000003382A1800000
    M16 x 2 mm3.5109.219.318-8 Stainless Steel
    24Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    85015A34000003382A1800000
    M16 x 2 mm3.5109.219.3Steel24Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3391A68000003382A1800000
    M16 x 2 mm3.51015.33218-8 Stainless Steel
    24Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    85015A35000003382A1800000
    M16 x 2 mm3.51015.332Steel24Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3391A69000003382A1800000
     
    Nylon Nose
    M16 x 2 mm3.5109.219.318-8 Stainless Steel
    24Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    2277A6800003382A1800000
    M16 x 2 mm3.5109.219.3Steel24Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    2191A28000003382A1800000
    M16 x 2 mm3.51015.33218-8 Stainless Steel
    24Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    2277A6900003382A1800000
    M16 x 2 mm3.51015.332Steel24Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    2191A29000003382A1800000
     

    L-Handle Retractable Spring Plungers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Spring Plungers. L-Handle Retractable Spring Plungers.
    The L-handle on these spring plungers takes up less space than a T-handle and swivels to avoid obstacles. Pull it back to manually retract the nose and position, align, and lock components as needed for your job.
    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.
    Twist-to-Lock—Free up both hands to adjust your workpiece or switch out parts without the plunger springing back and getting in the way. Pull back the handle and twist to lock the nose in its retracted position.
    Nose,
    mm
    Nose
    Force, lbf
    Body
    Handle
    Nonlocking
    Twist-to-Lock
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg., mm
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Extended
    Compressed
    Material
    Lg.,
    mm
    Material
    Lg.,
    mm
    Drive Style
    Each
    Each
    Steel Nose
    M16 x 2 mm32139.70.82.5Zinc-Plated Steel48Steel30External Hex
    8498A54000000———0
    M16 x 2 mm51251015Zinc-Plated Steel77Steel33External Hex
    8498A5800000———0
    M16 x 2 mm5125.49.715Zinc-Plated Steel78Steel36External Hex
    ———08501A81000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel Nose
    M16 x 2 mm32139.70.82.518-8 Stainless Steel
    4818-8 Stainless Steel
    30External Hex
    8690A2300000———0
    M16 x 2 mm5125101518-8 Stainless Steel
    7718-8 Stainless Steel
    33External Hex
    8690A2700000———0
    M16 x 2 mm5125.49.71518-8 Stainless Steel
    7818-8 Stainless Steel
    36External Hex
    ———08501A8400000
     

    Spring Plunger Drivers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spring Plunger Drivers.
    Install spring plungers from the nose end without depressing the nose.
    For Thread
    Size
    For Spring
    Plunger Nose Type
    Each
    Steel
    5/8"-11, M16
    Long3382A18000000
     

    T-Handle Retractable Spring Plungers

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    With the widest grip, T-handles give you the most leverage of all our handles and are the easiest to grab with gloved or slippery hands. A tug manually retracts the nose so you can do everything from latching heavy, frequently-accessed doors to locking large cutting blades in place.
    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.
    Twist-to-Lock—Free up both hands to adjust your workpiece or switch out parts without the plunger springing back and getting in the way. Pull back the handle and twist to lock the nose in its retracted position.
    Nose,
    mm
    Nose
    Force, lbf
    Body
    Handle
    Twist-to-Lock
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg., mm
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Extended
    Compressed
    Material
    Lg.,
    mm
    Material
    Lg.,
    mm
    Each
    Steel Nose
    M16 x 2 mm4316102.55Zinc-Plated Steel60Steel6431265A39000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel Nose
    M16 x 2 mm4316102.5518-8 Stainless Steel
    6018-8 Stainless Steel
    6431265A1700000
     

    Sanitary Retractable Spring Plungers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spring Plungers. Sanitary Retractable Spring Plungers.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Sanitary Retractable Spring Plungers.
    With rounded edges and polished surfaces, these spring plungers are free of nooks and crannies where dirt, water, and bacteria could collect. The seal on the base keeps contaminants off the threads and is bright blue, so you can easily spot broken pieces that fall into your line. A tug of the knob manually retracts the nose so you can do everything from positioning containers on an assembly line to locking mixing blades in place. Spring plungers are FDA compliant for direct contact with food.
    316 Stainless Steel Nose—Won't corrode from frequent washdowns with harsh cleaners and detergents.
    Twist-to-Lock—Free up both hands to adjust your workpiece or switch out parts without the plunger springing back and getting in the way. Pull back the handle and twist to lock the nose in its retracted position.
    Spring Plungers
    Replacement
    Seals
    Nose,
    mm
    Nose
    Force, lbf
    Body
    Handle
    Twist-to-Lock
    Thread Size
    Thread
    Lg., mm
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Extended
    Compressed
    Material
    Lg.,
    mm
    Material
    Dia.,
    mm
    Seal
    Material
    Each
    Each
    316 Stainless Steel Nose
    M16 x 1.5 mm128857.2316 Stainless Steel
    66316 Stainless Steel
    35Buna-N97158A120000000097158A15000000
     

    Long-Nose Spring Plungers For Ejecting

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spring Plungers. Long-Nose Spring Plungers For Ejecting.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Long-Nose Spring Plungers For Ejecting.
    Punch large parts free from presses or dies with a nose that’s three times longer than others. These spring plungers also have a long spring that doesn’t need to compress as far to retract the nose, so it can handle high speed, repetitive ejecting jobs without wearing down.
    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.
    Nose,
    mm
    Nose
    Force, lbf
    Body
    Thread
    Size
    Extended
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Extended
    Compressed
    Material
    Lg.,
    mm
    Drive Style
    Each
    Steel Nose
    M16 x 2 mm25.47.9420Black-Oxide Steel79.3External Hex
    33705A71000000
     

    Ring-Grip Retractable Spring Plungers

    Image of Product. Spring Plunger. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Spring Plungers. Ring-Grip Retractable Spring Plungers.

    Spring Plunger

    Loop a lanyard through the ring to secure these spring plungers to machinery and prevent accidental drops. Pull the ring back to manually retract the nose and position, align, and lock components as needed for your job.
    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.
    Twist-to-Lock—Free up both hands to adjust your workpiece or switch out parts without the plunger springing back and getting in the way. Pull back the handle and twist to lock the nose in its retracted position.
    Nose,
    mm
    Nose
    Force, lbf
    Body
    Handle
    Twist-to-Lock
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg., mm
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Extended
    Compressed
    Material
    Lg.,
    mm
    Material
    Dia.,
    mm
    Each
    Steel Nose
    M16 x 2 mm4316102.55Zinc-Plated Steel60Steel328487A42000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel Nose
    M16 x 2 mm4316102.5518-8 Stainless Steel
    6018-8 Stainless Steel
    328500A3900000
     
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