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    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
    M5 x 0.8 mm0.931.83.218-8 Stainless Steel
    12Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    85015A32000003382A1300000
    M5 x 0.8 mm0.931.83.2Black-Oxide Steel12Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3391A6600003382A130000
    M5 x 0.8 mm0.933.4518-8 Stainless Steel
    12Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    85015A3300003382A130000
    M5 x 0.8 mm0.933.45Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated Steel12Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    3391A6700003382A130000
     
    Nylon Nose
    M5 x 0.8 mm0.931.83.218-8 Stainless Steel
    12Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    2277A6600003382A130000
    M5 x 0.8 mm0.931.83.2Steel12Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    2191A2600003382A130000
    M5 x 0.8 mm0.933.4518-8 Stainless Steel
    12Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    2277A6700003382A130000
    M5 x 0.8 mm0.933.45Steel12Spring Plunger Driver
    Slotted
    2191A2700003382A130000
     

    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
    10-32, M5
    Ball, Long3382A1300000
     

    Knob-Grip Retractable Spring Plungers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Spring Plungers. Knob-Grip Retractable Spring Plungers.
    With the most versatile handle we offer, these fit in tight spaces while still giving you something to grab. A tug retracts the nose so you can make controlled adjustments. Use these spring plungers for everything from positioning workpieces to changing the height of tables and platforms.
    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
    Dia.,
    mm
    Each
    Each
    Steel Nose
    M5 x 0.8 mm9.522.60.53Zinc-Plated Steel18Steel10———084915A83000000
    M5 x 0.8 mm1022.50.53Zinc-Plated Steel16Steel984915A51000000———0
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel Nose
    M5 x 0.8 mm9.522.50.5318-8 Stainless Steel
    1818-8 Stainless Steel
    10———084935A5300000
    M5 x 0.8 mm1022.50.5318-8 Stainless Steel
    1618-8 Stainless Steel
    984935A6100000———0
     

    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
    M5 x 0.8 mm2.32.41.34.318-8 Stainless Steel
    18Spring Plunger Driver
    8339A1310000003382A1300000
    M5 x 0.8 mm2.32.41.34.3Black-Oxide Steel18Spring Plunger Driver
    8281A1300003382A130000
    M5 x 0.8 mm3.22.32.911.1Black-Oxide Steel19.1Hex
    2467A3600000———0
     

    Add-a-Handle Retractable Spring Plungers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spring Plungers. Add-a-Handle Retractable Spring Plungers.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Add-a-Handle Retractable Spring Plungers.
    Customize these spring plungers with a handle (not included) that's the size, shape, texture, and color you want. Retractable spring plungers give you the control to position, align, and lock components as needed for your job.
    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
    Nose
    Force, lbf
    Body
    Handle End
    Thread
    Nonlocking
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Extended
    Compressed
    Material
    Lg.
    Size
    Lg.
    Each
    Steel Nose
    3/8"-24
    0.67"0.197"0.197"1.63.6Black-Oxide Steel1.3"M5 × 0.8 mm1/4"8507A14000000
     

    Vacuum Cup Levelers

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vacuum Cup Levelers.
    Image of Product. Female Connections. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vacuum Cup Levelers. Female.
    Image of Product. Male and Female Connections. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vacuum Cup Levelers. Male × Female.

    Female Connections

    Male and Female

    Connections

    Save time aligning your vacuum cups manually between pick-and-place tasks. Also known as spring plungers, these levelers use a spring to automatically adjust for height and alignment differences with each stroke. Because the spring also creates a gentle point of contact with your object, these levelers help your vacuum cups last longer. They don’t rotate, so your object will stay in the same position—use them in repetitive vacuum lifting applications where precision is required.
    Choose levelers based on the required stroke length and thread compatibility with your cup and system. Tighten the mounting nuts on the body to secure them in a panel or to a mounting bracket.
    Anodized Aluminum—Aluminum levers are a good choice for end-of-arm tooling. Thanks to their light weight, they allow for faster cycle times than brass and stainless steel levelers.
    Body
    Stroke
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    For Max.
    Panel Thk.
    Thread
    Size
    Gender
    Includes
    Material
    Wt.
    Each
    Metric
    1/4"1 5/8"23/32"3/8"0.5"M5
    FemaleTwo 1/8 BSPP Male Adapters, Two WashersAnodized Aluminum0.04 lb./0.02 kg5306A1000000
    3/8"1 7/8"7/8"3/8"0.7"M5
    FemaleTwo 1/8 BSPP Male Adapters, Two WashersAnodized Aluminum0.04 lb./0.02 kg5306A200000
    3/4"2 7/8"1 9/16"3/8"1.4"M5
    FemaleTwo 1/8 BSPP Male Adapters, Two WashersAnodized Aluminum0.07 lb./0.03 kg5306A300000
    1 1/2"4 5/8"2 17/32"3/8"2.4"M5
    FemaleTwo 1/8 BSPP Male Adapters, Two WashersAnodized Aluminum0.11 lb./0.05 kg5306A400000
     
    Metric × Metric
    3/8"2"29/32"5/16"0.7"M5Male × FemaleNickel-Plated Brass0.05 lb./0.02 kg7754N2900000
    7/8"3 1/2"2"5/16"1.8"M5Male × FemaleNickel-Plated Brass0.08 lb./0.04 kg7754N300000
     

    Auto-Adjusting Push Toggle Clamps

    Image of ProductInUse. Clamps hold workpieces of different thicknesses without manual adjustment.. Front orientation. Toggle Clamps. Auto-Adjusting Push Toggle Clamps.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Toggle Clamps. Auto-Adjusting Push Toggle Clamps.

    Clamps hold workpieces of

    different thicknesses

    without manual adjustment.

    Hold workpieces of different thicknesses with one clamp. These clamps automatically adjust to compensate for variations in size. They secure when the plunger is fully extended to hold your workpiece from the side. The holding screw has a nonmarring tip.
    Plunger
    When
    Clamped
    Holding
    Screws
    Holding
    Cap., lb.
    For Max. Workpiece
    Variation
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Travel
    Shape
    Dia.
    Thread
    Location
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg., mm
    Overall
    Ht.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Grip
    Style
    No.
    of
    Tip
    Material
    Thread
    Size
    Each
    Push Only—Steel
    4503/8"1 1/2"7/8"11/16"Round5/16"InternalM6
    251 7/16"7"Cushion1PlasticM5
    5127A22000000
     

    Toggle Clamp Holding Screws

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

    With

    Rubber

    Rigid

    Flat

    Tip

    Replace worn screws or customize your clamps.
    Holding Screw
    Steel Clamp
    Holding Screws
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Tip
    Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
    With Rubber Rigid Flat Tip
    M5
    1"3/8"1 1/8"5147A7800000
    M5
    1 3/8"3/8"1 9/16"5147A790000
     

    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
    1219.130.4M5
    22.238.12018-8 Stainless Steel
    Passivated94715A260000000
     

    Height-Adjusting Vacuum Cups

    Image of Product. Single Bellows with Female Connection. Front orientation. Vacuum Cups. Height-Adjusting Vacuum Cups, Single Bellows, Female.
    Image of Product. Multiple Bellows with Female Connection. Front orientation. Vacuum Cups. Height-Adjusting Vacuum Cups, Multiple Bellows, Female.
    Image of Product. Multiple Bellows with Male Connection. Front orientation. Vacuum Cups. Height-Adjusting Vacuum Cups, Multiple Bellows, Male.

    Single

    Bellows

    with

    Female

    Connection

    Multiple

    Bellows with

    Female

    Connection

    Multiple

    Bellows with

    Male

    Connection

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Height-Adjusting Vacuum Cups, Female.

    Female

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Height-Adjusting Vacuum Cups, Male.

    Male

    The bellows on these cups handle items with varied heights and angles better than flat cups. Use them with a vacuum system to grip, lift, and move items.
    Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
    Multiple Bellows—Cups with multiple bellows compress more than cups with single bellows to better lift objects with differing heights and orientations.
    Polyurethane Rubber Cups—Polyurethane rubber cups last longer than Buna-N cups.
    Plastic Filter—Cups with a filter prevent material from entering the vacuum system.
    Cups
    Replacement Cups
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Female
    Male
    Wt. Cap. @ Vacuum
    Cup
    Dia.
    Compressed
    Cup Ht.
    Cup
    Ht.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    For Use With
    Min.
    Max.
    Overall
    Ht.
    Each
    Overall
    Ht.
    Each
    Each
    Single Bellows—For Smooth and Textured Surfaces
     
    Polyurethane Rubber Cups
    4.5 lb. @ 27 in. Hg0.83"0.20"0.41"M5
    Metric
    Cardboard, Sheet Metal, Plastic501200.65"6049A63000000———06049A62000000
     
    Multiple Bellows—For Smooth Surfaces
     
    Polyurethane Rubber Cups
    0.7 lb. @ 24 in. Hg0.43"0.47"0.65"M5
    Metric
    Cardboard, Sheet Metal, Plastic50120———00.98"6049A410000006049A3100000
     
    Polyurethane Rubber Cups with Plastic Filter
    3.6 lb. @ 24 in. Hg1.02"0.42"0.75"M5
    Metric
    Cardboard, Sheet Metal, Plastic501200.98"6049A52300000———06049A3400000
     

    Vacuum Cups

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vacuum Cups. Female.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vacuum Cups. Male.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Female.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Male.

    Female

    Male

    Female

    Male

    Use cups with a vacuum system to grip, lift, and move flat materials, such as sheet metal and plastic. Cups with diameters larger than 5 1/2" have threaded mounting holes in addition to the threaded air port.
    Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
    Buna-N Cups—Buna-N cups are abrasion resistant and have better oil resistance than vinyl plastic cups.
    Cups
    Replacement Cups
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Female
    Male
    Wt. Cap. @ Vacuum
    Cup
    Dia.
    Compressed
    Cup Ht.
    Cup
    Ht.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    For Use With
    Min.
    Max.
    Overall
    Ht.
    Each
    Overall
    Ht.
    Each
    Each
    For Smooth Surfaces
     
    Buna-N Cups
    0.17 lb. @ 24 in. Hg0.20"0.22"0.26"M5
    Metric
    Sheet Metal, Plastic-302100.65"5427A2030000000.63"5427A2230000005427A24300000
    0.27 lb. @ 24 in. Hg0.23"0.22"0.26"M5
    Metric
    Sheet Metal, Plastic-302100.65"5427A204000000.63"5427A224000005427A2440000
    0.51 lb. @ 24 in. Hg0.31"0.22"0.28"M5
    Metric
    Sheet Metal, Plastic-302100.67"5427A205000000.65"5427A225000005427A2450000
     

    Food and Beverage Vacuum Cups for Curved and Irregular Objects

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Vacuum Cups. Food and Beverage Vacuum Cups for Curved and Irregular Objects.
    Thread these cups onto your vacuum system to lift and move sanitary items with curves, corners, and uneven surfaces. They have bellows that compress as they contact an object for a better hold than flat cups. The more bellows a cup has, the tighter the hold on a variety of shapes. Made of silicone rubber, these cups withstand the extreme temperatures in food processing applications. They're also FDA compliant for direct contact with food.
    Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
    Metal-Detectable Vacuum Cups
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vacuum Cups. Food and Beverage Vacuum Cups for Curved and Irregular Objects, Metal-Detectable Vacuum Cups, Multiple Bellows, Male.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Food and Beverage Vacuum Cups for Curved and Irregular Objects, Metal-Detectable Vacuum Cups, Male.

    Multiple

    Bellows,

    Male

    Male

    Metal-detectable cups have a metal additive that sets off metal detectors if they fall into your line. They're bright blue, so they're easy to find and remove. They help you comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs to keep contaminated food from leaving your facility. Designed for thorough cleaning, these cups don't have pits, crevices, or tight angles where bacteria can hide.
    Plastic Fitting—Cups with a plastic fitting are much lighter than stainless steel fittings, so they won't weigh down your robot arm. However, they are not as strong or corrosion resistant as stainless steel.
    Stainless Steel Fitting—For applications with frequent washdowns, use cups with a stainless steel fitting. They won't corrode from water and harsh cleaning agents. They're stronger than plastic fittings, but they're also heavier.
    Cups
    Replacement Cups
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Male
    Wt. Cap. @ Vacuum
    Cup
    Dia.
    Compressed
    Cup Ht.
    Cup
    Ht.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    For Use With
    Food Industry Std.
    Min.
    Max.
    Wt.
    Overall
    Ht.
    Each
    Each
    Multiple Bellows—For Smooth and Textured Surfaces
     
    Plastic Fittings and Blue Silicone Rubber Cups
    0.34 lb. @ 12 in. Hg0.41"0.48"0.75"M5
    Metric
    Curved and Irregular Objects, Food, PlasticFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600
    -403900.01 lb.
    0.01 kg
    1.10"3766A1490000003766A103000000
     
    Stainless Steel Fittings and Blue Silicone Rubber Cups
    0.34 lb. @ 12 in. Hg0.41"0.48"0.75"M5
    Metric
    Curved and Irregular Objects, Food, PlasticFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600
    -403900.01 lb.
    0.01 kg
    1.14"3766A146000003766A10300000
     

    Vacuum Cups for Bagged Materials

    Image of Product. Female. Front orientation. Vacuum Cups. Vacuum Cups for Bagged Materials, Multiple Bellows, Female.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vacuum Cups for Bagged Materials, Female.

    Female

    Female

    These cups maintain their grip even as contents shift and the bag changes shape during lifting. Use these cups with a vacuum system to grip, lift, and move items. They have multiple bellows to compensate for different heights.
    Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
    Cups
    Replacement Cups
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Female
    Wt. Cap. @ Vacuum
    Cup
    Dia.
    Compressed
    Cup Ht.
    Cup
    Ht.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    For Use With
    Min.
    Max.
    Overall
    Ht.
    Each
    Each
    Multiple Bellows—For Smooth Surfaces
     
    Silicone Rubber Cups
    0.14 lb. @ 18 in. Hg0.79"0.39"0.90"M5
    Metric
    Bagged Materials, Sheet Metal, Plastic-403901.14"7696T2130000007696T11000000
     

    Food and Beverage Vacuum Cups for Delicate Bags and Film

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Vacuum Cups. Food and Beverage Vacuum Cups for Delicate Bags and Film.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vacuum Cups. Food and Beverage Vacuum Cups for Delicate Bags and Film, Female.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vacuum Cups. Food and Beverage Vacuum Cups for Delicate Bags and Film, Male.

    Female

    Male

    Image of Specification. Bottom orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Grooved Stopper Pad. Food and Beverage Vacuum Cups for Delicate Bags and Film, For Delicate Bags, For Film.

    Grooved Stopper Pad

    Attach these cups to threaded connections on your vacuum system to gently lift bags, plastic film, and other sanitary wrappings. They have an ultra-thin, flexible edge that presses against your item, forming a tight seal. Made from FDA-compliant silicone rubber, these cups are safe for direct contact with food. They're also bright blue, so they're easy to find and remove if they fall into your line.
    Add levelers for vacuum cups to lift workpieces with varying heights.
    Warning: Never use to lift people or items over people.
    Aluminum Fitting—The aluminum fitting won't corrode from water and humidity.
    Grooved Stopper Pad—The grooved stopper pad inside the cup keeps thin materials from wrinkling without reducing suction.
    Cups
    Replacement Cups
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Female
    Male
    Wt. Cap. @ Vacuum
    Cup
    Dia.
    Compressed
    Cup Ht.
    Cup
    Ht.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    For Use With
    Food Industry Std.
    Min.
    Max.
    Wt.
    Features
    Overall
    Ht.
    Each
    Overall
    Ht.
    Each
    Each
    For Smooth Surfaces
     
    Aluminum Fittings and Blue Silicone Rubber Cups
    0.35 lb. @ 24 in. Hg0.79"0.61"0.67"M5
    Metric
    Delicate Bags, Bagged Materials, Food, Film, PlasticFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600
    -201900.01 lb.
    0.01 kg
    Grooved Stopper Pad0.83"7754N170000000.87"7754N150000007754N11000000
    0.54 lb. @ 24 in. Hg0.98"0.61"0.69"M5
    Metric
    Delicate Bags, Bagged Materials, Food, Film, PlasticFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600
    -201900.01 lb.
    0.01 kg
    Grooved Stopper Pad0.84"7754N2000000.89"7754N18000007754N1200000
     
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