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    17 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.
    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
    M4 x 0.7 mm0.82.50.92.318-8 Stainless Steel
    9Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    85015A46000003382A1200000
    M4 x 0.7 mm0.82.50.92.3Black-Oxide Steel9Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3391A3100003382A120000
     
    Nylon Nose
    M4 x 0.7 mm0.82.50.92.318-8 Stainless Steel
    9Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    2277A5100003382A120000
    M4 x 0.7 mm0.82.50.92.3Steel9Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    2191A1100003382A120000
     

    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
    8-32, M4
    Ball, Long3382A1200000
     

    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.
    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
    Drive
    Style
    Thread
    Size
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Extended
    Compressed
    Material
    Lg.,
    mm
    Front
    Back
    Each
    Each
    Acetal Nose
    M4 x 0.7 mm1.51.513.618-8 Stainless Steel
    15Spring Plunger Driver
    8339A120000003382A1200000
    M4 x 0.7 mm1.51.513.6Black-Oxide Steel15Spring Plunger Driver
    8281A1200003382A120000
    M4 x 0.7 mm2.41.82.77.3Black-Oxide Steel15.9Hex
    2467A3500000———0
     

    Toggle Clamp Holding Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Clamp Holding Screws. Toggle Clamp Holding Screws, With Rubber Rigid Flat Tip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Clamp Holding Screws. Toggle Clamp Holding Screws, With Stainless Steel Rigid Flat Tip.

    With

    Rubber

    Rigid

    Flat

    Tip

    With

    Stainless

    Steel

    Rigid

    Flat Tip

    Replace worn screws or customize your clamps.
    Holding Screw
    Steel Clamp
    Holding Screws
    Stainless Steel Clamp
    Holding Screws
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Tip
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
    Each
    With Rubber Rigid Flat Tip
    M4
    13/16"5/16"7/8"5147A7600000———0
    M4
    1 3/16"5/16"1 1/4"5147A210000———0
     
    With Stainless Steel Rigid Flat Tip
    M4
    13/16"5/16"29/32"———05147A10200000
     

    Surface-Mount Quick-Release Pin Receptacles

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Quick-Release Pin Receptacles. Surface-Mount Quick-Release Pin Receptacles, Oval Mounting Flange.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Surface-Mount Quick-Release Pin Receptacles.

    Oval

    Mounting

    Flange

    When you can't drill a through hole, use one of these flanged receptacles to provide a permanent, blind hole for a quick-release pin. They're made of 18-8 stainless steel for a balance of strength and corrosion resistance.
    Passivated—Receptacles that are passivated offer added protection against corrosion and oxidation.
    Mounting
    Flange, mm
    For Pin
    Dia., mm
    Barrel
    OD, mm
    Overall
    Lg., mm
    Mounting Hole
    Thread Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Usable Lg.
    Reduction, mm
    Material
    Passivation
    Each
    Oval Mounting Flange
    69.516.5M4
    15.8831.81018-8 Stainless Steel
    Passivated94715A257000000
    811.919.9M4
    15.8831.81318-8 Stainless Steel
    Passivated94715A25800000
    1014.323.2M4
    15.8831.81518-8 Stainless Steel
    Passivated94715A25900000
     

    Compact Push/Pull Toggle Clamps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Toggle Clamps. Compact Push/Pull Toggle Clamps, Internal Plunger Thread—Steel.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Toggle Clamps. Compact Push/Pull Toggle Clamps, Internal Plunger Thread—18-8 Stainless Steel.

    Internal Plunger

    Thread—Steel

    Internal Plunger

    Thread—18-8 Stainless

    Steel

    Smaller than standard push/pull toggle clamps, these are often used for electronics and small fixturing applications. A pushing or pulling motion holds workpieces from the side. Clamps secure in two positions—when the plunger is fully extended and when the plunger is fully retracted.
    Internal Plunger Thread—Clamps with internally threaded plunger accommodate threaded holding screws and other threaded fixtures (not included).
    18-8 Stainless Steel Body—Stainless steel clamps have good corrosion resistance.
    Plunger
    When
    Clamped
    Holding
    Cap., lb.
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Travel
    Dia.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg., mm
    Overall
    Ht.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
    Internal Plunger Thread—Steel
    1001 1/4"1/2"5/8"1/4"M4
    121 1/4"2 5/8"5093A41000000
    1501 1/8"1/2"5/8"1/4"M4
    131 1/4"2 5/8"5093A2800000
     
    Internal Plunger Thread—18-8 Stainless Steel
    1501 1/8"1/2"5/8"1/4"M4
    131 1/4"2 5/8"5093A3200000
     
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