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    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    Extended Nose Force—This is the amount of force needed to start depressing the nose.
    Compressed Nose Force—This is the amount of force needed to fully depress the nose into the plunger body, so it releases from a hole, notch, or surface. A lighter compressed nose force with a shallower hole releases more easily, while a heavier compressed nose force with a deeper hole holds more securely.
    Nose
    Nose
    Force, lbf
    Body
    Handle
    Nonlocking
    Twist-to-Lock
    Thread Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Extended
    Compressed
    Material
    Lg.
    Material
    Dia.
    Each
    Each
    Steel Nose
    10-32
    0.4"0.09"0.104"0.53Black-Oxide Steel0.76"Steel3/8"———00000000000000
    10-32
    0.4"0.094"0.104"0.53Zinc-Plated Steel0.65"Steel3/8"00000000000000———0
    10-32
    0.41"0.094"0.104"13.5Zinc-Plated Steel0.69"Steel3/8"———00000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.37"0.13"0.16"0.10.4Black-Oxide Steel0.97"Acetal
    1/2"000000000000000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.4"0.125"0.124"0.52Zinc-Plated Steel0.81"Steel1/2"———00000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.4"0.125"0.124"14Zinc-Plated Steel0.81"Steel1/2"———00000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.5"0.125"0.123"14Zinc-Plated Steel0.81"Steel1/2"0000000000000———0
    5/16"-18
    0.6"0.19"0.155"15Black-Oxide Steel1.1"Steel5/8"———0000000000000
    5/16"-18
    0.63"0.187"0.155"1.56Zinc-Plated Steel1.09"Steel5/8"———00000000000000
    5/16"-18
    0.63"0.188"0.154"16Zinc-Plated Steel1"Steel5/8"0000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.19"0.25"0.32Black-Oxide Steel1.4"Acetal
    3/4"000000000000000000000000
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.218"0.185"18Zinc-Plated Steel1.25"Steel3/4"0000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.22"0.186"0.53Zinc-Plated Steel1.26"Steel3/4"———00000000000000
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.22"0.186"18Zinc-Plated Steel1.26"Steel3/4"———00000000000000
    3/8"-24
    0.67"0.197"0.197"1.63.6Black-Oxide Steel1.58"Nylon
    13/16"000000000000———0
    3/8"-24
    0.67"0.2"0.2"1.53.5Black-Oxide Steel1.81"Nylon
    13/16"———0000000000000
    1/2"-13
    0.65"0.25"0.249"0.54Zinc-Plated Steel1.38"Steel1"———00000000000000
    1/2"-13
    0.79"0.236"0.236"1.53.4Black-Oxide Steel1.91"Nylon
    1"000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    0.79"0.24"0.24"1.53.5Black-Oxide Steel2.16"Nylon
    1"———0000000000000
    1/2"-13
    0.85"0.25"0.249"110Zinc-Plated Steel1.38"Steel1"———00000000000000
    1/2"-13
    0.88"0.25"0.248"110Zinc-Plated Steel1.5"Steel1"0000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    1"0.25"0.31"0.51.8Black-Oxide Steel1.9"Acetal
    1"000000000000000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1"0.312"0.311"510Zinc-Plated Steel1.72"Steel1 1/8"———00000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1"0.319"0.312"1.512Zinc-Plated Steel1.75"Steel1 1/4"0000000000000———0
    5/8"-11
    1.02"0.28"0.31"2.77Black-Oxide Steel2.69"Nylon
    1 1/4"———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1.02"0.315"0.315"2.76.9Black-Oxide Steel2.4"Nylon
    1 1/4"000000000000———0
    3/4"-10
    1.13"0.45"0.375"1.516Black-Oxide Steel2.15"Steel1 1/2"———0000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1.13"0.45"0.375"1.516Zinc-Plated Steel2.15"Steel1 1/2"———000000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1.2"0.45"0.375"1.516Zinc-Plated Steel2"Steel1 1/2"0000000000000———0
    M5 x 0.8 mm10 mm2 mm2.5 mm0.53Zinc-Plated Steel16 mmSteel9 mm0000000000000———0
    M5 x 0.8 mm10.2 mm2 mm3 mm0.53Zinc-Plated Steel18 mmSteel10 mm———00000000000000
    M6 x 1 mm10 mm3 mm3 mm0.10.3Black-Oxide Steel25 mmAcetal
    12 mm000000000000000000000000
    M6 x 1 mm12.2 mm3 mm3 mm14Zinc-Plated Steel20.3 mmSteel13 mm———00000000000000
    M6 x 1 mm13 mm3 mm3 mm14Zinc-Plated Steel21 mmSteel13 mm0000000000000———0
    M10 x 1.5 mm19 mm6 mm5 mm18Zinc-Plated Steel32 mmSteel19 mm0000000000000———0
    M10 x 1.5 mm19.1 mm6 mm5 mm18Zinc-Plated Steel33 mmSteel19 mm———00000000000000
    M10 x 1.5 mm20 mm5 mm6 mm0.22Black-Oxide Steel38 mmAcetal
    19 mm000000000000000000000000
    M12 x 1.75 mm22.4 mm6 mm6 mm110Zinc-Plated Steel39.6 mmSteel25 mm———00000000000000
    M12 x 1.75 mm23 mm6 mm6 mm110Zinc-Plated Steel39 mmSteel25 mm0000000000000———0
    M12 x 1.75 mm25 mm6 mm8 mm0.61.8Black-Oxide Steel47 mmAcetal
    25 mm000000000000000000000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel Nose
    10-32
    0.4"0.094"0.104"0.5318-8 Stainless Steel
    0.65"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/8"0000000000000———0
    10-32
    0.41"0.094"0.104"13.518-8 Stainless Steel
    0.69"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/8"———00000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.37"0.13"0.16"0.10.418-8 Stainless Steel
    0.97"Acetal
    1/2"000000000000000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.4"0.125"0.124"0.5218-8 Stainless Steel
    0.81"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/2"———00000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.4"0.125"0.124"1418-8 Stainless Steel
    0.81"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/2"———00000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.5"0.125"0.123"1418-8 Stainless Steel
    0.81"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/2"0000000000000———0
    5/16"-18
    0.63"0.187"0.155"1.5618-8 Stainless Steel
    1.09"18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/8"———00000000000000
    5/16"-18
    0.63"0.188"0.154"1618-8 Stainless Steel
    1"18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/8"0000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.19"0.25"0.3218-8 Stainless Steel
    1.4"Acetal
    3/4"000000000000000000000000
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.218"0.185"1818-8 Stainless Steel
    1.25"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"0000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.22"0.186"0.5318-8 Stainless Steel
    1.26"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"———00000000000000
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.22"0.186"1818-8 Stainless Steel
    1.26"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"———00000000000000
    1/2"-13
    0.65"0.25"0.249"0.5418-8 Stainless Steel
    1.38"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"———00000000000000
    1/2"-13
    0.85"0.25"0.249"11018-8 Stainless Steel
    1.38"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"———00000000000000
    1/2"-13
    0.88"0.25"0.248"11018-8 Stainless Steel
    1.5"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"0000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    1"0.25"0.31"0.51.818-8 Stainless Steel
    1.9"Acetal
    1"000000000000000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1"0.312"0.311"51018-8 Stainless Steel
    1.72"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/8"———00000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1"0.319"0.312"1.51218-8 Stainless Steel
    1.75"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/4"0000000000000———0
    3/4"-10
    1.13"0.45"0.375"1.51618-8 Stainless Steel
    2.15"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/2"———00000000000000
    M5 x 0.8 mm10 mm2 mm2.5 mm0.5318-8 Stainless Steel
    16 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    9 mm0000000000000———0
    M5 x 0.8 mm10.2 mm2 mm3 mm0.5318-8 Stainless Steel
    18 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    10 mm———00000000000000
    M6 x 1 mm10 mm3 mm3 mm0.10.318-8 Stainless Steel
    25 mmAcetal
    12 mm000000000000000000000000
    M6 x 1 mm13 mm3 mm3 mm1418-8 Stainless Steel
    21 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    13 mm0000000000000———0
    M10 x 1.5 mm19 mm6 mm5 mm1818-8 Stainless Steel
    32 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    19 mm0000000000000———0
    M10 x 1.5 mm20 mm5 mm6 mm0.2218-8 Stainless Steel
    38 mmAcetal
    19 mm000000000000000000000000
    M12 x 1.75 mm23 mm6 mm6 mm11018-8 Stainless Steel
    39 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    25 mm0000000000000———0
    M12 x 1.75 mm25 mm6 mm8 mm0.61.818-8 Stainless Steel
    47 mmAcetal
    25 mm000000000000000000000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel Nose
    10-32
    0.4"0.09"0.104"0.53316 Stainless Steel
    0.65"316 Stainless Steel
    3/8"000000000000———0
    10-32
    0.4"0.09"0.104"0.53316 Stainless Steel
    0.76"316 Stainless Steel
    3/8"———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.4"0.13"0.124"0.10.5316 Stainless Steel
    0.84"316 Stainless Steel
    1/2"———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.4"0.13"0.124"14316 Stainless Steel
    0.84"316 Stainless Steel
    1/2"———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.5"0.13"0.124"0.10.5316 Stainless Steel
    0.81"316 Stainless Steel
    1/2"000000000000———0
    1/4"-20
    0.5"0.13"0.124"14316 Stainless Steel
    0.81"316 Stainless Steel
    1/2"000000000000———0
    5/16"-18
    0.6"0.19"0.155"15316 Stainless Steel
    1.1"316 Stainless Steel
    5/8"———0000000000000
    5/16"-18
    0.63"0.19"0.155"15316 Stainless Steel
    1.01"316 Stainless Steel
    5/8"000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.22"0.186"18316 Stainless Steel
    1.25"316 Stainless Steel
    3/4"000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.22"0.186"18316 Stainless Steel
    1.33"316 Stainless Steel
    3/4"———0000000000000
    1/2"-13
    0.88"0.25"0.249"110316 Stainless Steel
    1.51"316 Stainless Steel
    1"000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    0.89"0.25"0.249"110316 Stainless Steel
    1.64"316 Stainless Steel
    1"———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    0.88"0.38"0.312"1.512316 Stainless Steel
    1.84"316 Stainless Steel
    1 1/4"———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1"0.38"0.312"1.512316 Stainless Steel
    1.75"316 Stainless Steel
    1 1/4"000000000000———0
    3/4"-10
    1.13"0.45"0.375"1.516316 Stainless Steel
    2.15"316 Stainless Steel
    1 1/2"———0000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1.2"0.45"0.375"1.516316 Stainless Steel
    2.01"316 Stainless Steel
    1 1/2"000000000000———0
     
    Brass Nose
    10-32
    0.4"0.09"0.104"0.53Brass0.65"Brass3/8"000000000000———0
    10-32
    0.4"0.09"0.104"0.53Brass0.76"Brass3/8"———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.4"0.13"0.124"0.10.5Brass0.84"Brass1/2"———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.4"0.13"0.124"14Brass0.84"Brass1/2"———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.45"0.13"0.124"0.10.5Brass0.81"Brass1/2"000000000000———0
    1/4"-20
    0.5"0.13"0.124"14Brass0.81"Brass1/2"000000000000———0
    5/16"-18
    0.6"0.19"0.155"15Brass1.1"Brass5/8"———0000000000000
    5/16"-18
    0.63"0.19"0.155"15Brass1.01"Brass5/8"000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.22"0.186"18Brass1.25"Brass3/4"000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.22"0.186"18Brass1.33"Brass3/4"———0000000000000
    1/2"-13
    0.88"0.25"0.249"110Brass1.51"Brass1"000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    0.89"0.25"0.249"110Brass1.64"Brass1"———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    0.88"0.38"0.312"1.512Brass1.84"Brass1 1/4"———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1"0.32"0.312"1.512Brass1.75"Brass1 1/4"000000000000———0
    3/4"-10
    1"0.45"0.375"1.516Brass2.01"Brass1 1/2"000000000000———0
    3/4"-10
    1.13"0.45"0.375"1.516Brass2.15"Brass1 1/2"———0000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1.2"0.45"0.375"1.516Brass2.01"Brass1 1/2"000000000000———0
     
    Acetal Nose
    10-32
    0.4"0.09"0.104"0.5318-8 Stainless Steel
    0.76"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/8"———0000000000000
    10-32
    0.4"0.09"0.104"0.53Steel0.76"Steel3/8"———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.5"0.125"0.144"1518-8 Stainless Steel
    0.88"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/2"———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.5"0.125"0.144"15Steel0.88"Steel1/2"———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.5"0.13"0.124"1418-8 Stainless Steel
    0.81"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/2"0000000000000———0
    1/4"-20
    0.5"0.13"0.124"14Steel0.81"Steel1/2"000000000000———0
    5/16"-18
    0.63"0.188"0.179"1.5618-8 Stainless Steel
    1.09"18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/8"———0000000000000
    5/16"-18
    0.63"0.188"0.179"1.56Steel1.09"Steel5/8"———0000000000000
    5/16"-18
    0.63"0.19"0.155"1618-8 Stainless Steel
    1"18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/8"0000000000000———0
    5/16"-18
    0.63"0.19"0.155"16Steel1"Steel5/8"000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.218"0.216"1.5818-8 Stainless Steel
    1.28"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"———0000000000000
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.218"0.216"1.58Steel1.28"Steel3/4"———0000000000000
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.22"0.186"1818-8 Stainless Steel
    1.25"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"00000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.22"0.186"18Steel1.25"Steel3/4"000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    0.88"0.25"0.249"110Steel1.5"Steel1"000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    0.88"0.25"0.31"2.51018-8 Stainless Steel
    1.5"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"———0000000000000
    1/2"-13
    0.88"0.25"0.31"2.510Steel1.5"Steel1"———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1"0.313"0.373"51018-8 Stainless Steel
    1.72"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/8"———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1"0.313"0.373"510Steel1.72"Steel1 1/8"———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1"0.319"0.312"1.512Steel1.75"Steel1 1/4"0000000000000———0
    3/4"-10
    1.13"0.45"0.375"1.51618-8 Stainless Steel
    2.15"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/2"———0000000000000
     

    Low-Profile Knob-Grip Retractable Spring Plungers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Spring Plungers. Low-Profile Knob-Grip Retractable Spring Plungers.
    With the sleekest knob we offer, these fit in areas with low clearance, such as in between conveyors. They tighten with a hex key for installation in cramped spots where your fingers might not reach. Tug the knob back to manually retract the nose so you can 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.
    Extended Nose Force—This is the amount of force needed to start depressing the nose.
    Compressed Nose Force—This is the amount of force needed to fully depress the nose into the plunger body, so it releases from a hole, notch, or surface. A lighter compressed nose force with a shallower hole releases more easily, while a heavier compressed nose force with a deeper hole holds more securely.
    Nose
    Nose
    Force, lbf
    Body
    Handle
    Twist-to-Lock
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Extended
    Compressed
    Material
    Lg.
    Material
    Dia.
    Drive
    Style
    Each
    Steel Nose
    1/4"-20
    0.6"0.125"0.123"14Steel0.81"Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel3/4"Hex
    0000000000000
    5/16"-18
    0.8"0.187"0.154"16Steel1.07"Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel7/8"Hex
    000000000000
    3/8"-16
    1"0.22"0.185"18Steel1.26"Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel1"Hex
    000000000000
    1/2"-13
    1.09"0.25"0.248"110Steel1.38"Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel1 1/4"Hex
    000000000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel Nose
    1/4"-20
    0.6"0.125"0.123"1418-8 Stainless Steel
    0.81"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"Hex
    000000000000
    5/16"-18
    0.8"0.187"0.154"1618-8 Stainless Steel
    1.07"18-8 Stainless Steel
    7/8"Hex
    000000000000
    3/8"-16
    1"0.22"0.185"1818-8 Stainless Steel
    1.26"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"Hex
    000000000000
    1/2"-13
    1.09"0.25"0.248"11018-8 Stainless Steel
    1.38"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/4"Hex
    000000000000
     

    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.
    Extended Nose Force—This is the amount of force needed to start depressing the nose.
    Compressed Nose Force—This is the amount of force needed to fully depress the nose into the plunger body, so it releases from a hole, notch, or surface. A lighter compressed nose force with a shallower hole releases more easily, while a heavier compressed nose force with a deeper hole holds more securely.
    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
    M12 x 1.5 mm12664.58.1316 Stainless Steel
    62316 Stainless Steel
    35Buna-N000000000000000000000000000000
    M14 x 1.5 mm12664.58.1316 Stainless Steel
    72316 Stainless Steel
    35Buna-N0000000000000000000000000000
    M14 x 1.5 mm128857.2316 Stainless Steel
    77316 Stainless Steel
    35Buna-N0000000000000000000000000000
    M16 x 1.5 mm128857.2316 Stainless Steel
    66316 Stainless Steel
    35Buna-N0000000000000000000000000000
     

    Ring-Grip Retractable Spring Plungers

    Image of Product. Spring Plunger. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Spring Plungers. Ring-Grip Retractable Spring Plungers.
    Image of Product. Spring Plunger with Lanyard. Front orientation. Spring Plungers. Ring-Grip Retractable Spring Plungers, Tether.

    Spring Plunger

    Spring Plunger with Lanyard

    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    Extended Nose Force—This is the amount of force needed to start depressing the nose.
    Compressed Nose Force—This is the amount of force needed to fully depress the nose into the plunger body, so it releases from a hole, notch, or surface. A lighter compressed nose force with a shallower hole releases more easily, while a heavier compressed nose force with a deeper hole holds more securely.
    Nose
    Nose
    Force, lbf
    Body
    Handle
    Nonlocking
    Twist-to-Lock
    Thread Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Extended
    Compressed
    Material
    Lg.
    Material
    Dia.
    Each
    Each
    Steel Nose
    10-32
    0.25"0.107"0.125"12.5Zinc-Plated Steel0.62"Steel3/4"0000000000000———0
    1/4"-20
    0.22"0.19"0.16"0.52Zinc-Plated Steel0.62"Steel5/8"000000000000———0
    1/4"-20
    0.22"0.19"0.16"0.52Zinc-Plated Steel0.62"Steel3/4"000000000000———0
    1/4"-20
    0.8"0.25"0.155"12.5Zinc-Plated Steel1.14"Steel5/8"———00000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.8"0.25"0.16"12.5Zinc-Plated Steel1.14"Steel7/8"000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    0.44"0.28"0.25"0.83Zinc-Plated Steel0.82"Steel3/4"000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    1.2"0.375"0.233"24Zinc-Plated Steel1.68"Steel7/8"000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    1.2"0.375"0.233"24Zinc-Plated Steel1.68"Steel1"———0000000000000
    1/2"-13
    0.56"0.38"0.31"14Zinc-Plated Steel1.06"Steel1"000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    1.4"0.5"0.31"2.55Zinc-Plated Steel2"Steel1"000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    1.4"0.5"0.312"2.55Zinc-Plated Steel2"Steel1 1/4"———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    0.69"0.44"0.38"1.35Zinc-Plated Steel1.31"Steel1"000000000000———0
    5/8"-11
    2.3"0.55"0.312"36Zinc-Plated Steel3.35"Steel1 1/4"000000000000———0
    3/4"-10
    0.88"0.5"0.437"1.56Zinc-Plated Steel1.5"Steel1 1/8"000000000000———0
    1"-8
    1"0.63"0.5"1.87Zinc-Plated Steel1.75"Steel1 1/8"000000000000———0
    M6 x 1 mm20.3 mm6.4 mm4 mm12.5Zinc-Plated Steel29 mmSteel16 mm———0000000000000
    M10 x 1.5 mm30.5 mm9.5 mm6 mm24Zinc-Plated Steel43 mmSteel25 mm———0000000000000
    M12 x 1.75 mm35.5 mm12.7 mm8 mm2.55Zinc-Plated Steel51 mmSteel32 mm———0000000000000
    M16 x 2 mm43 mm16 mm10 mm2.55Zinc-Plated Steel60 mmSteel32 mm———0000000000000
     
    Steel Nose with Lanyard
    1/4"-20
    0.28"0.187"0.156"0.52Zinc-Plated Steel0.59"Steel3/4"000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    0.44"0.281"0.25"0.83Zinc-Plated Steel0.81"Steel3/4"000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    0.56"0.375"0.312"14Zinc-Plated Steel1.06"Steel1"000000000000———0
    5/8"-11
    0.69"0.437"0.375"1.35Zinc-Plated Steel1.31"Steel1"000000000000———0
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel Nose
    10-32
    0.25"0.107"0.125"12.518-8 Stainless Steel
    0.62"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"000000000000———0
    1/4"-20
    0.22"0.19"0.16"0.5218-8 Stainless Steel
    0.62"18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/8"000000000000———0
    1/4"-20
    0.22"0.19"0.16"0.5218-8 Stainless Steel
    0.62"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"000000000000———0
    1/4"-20
    0.8"0.25"0.155"12.518-8 Stainless Steel
    1.14"18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/8"———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.8"0.25"0.16"12.518-8 Stainless Steel
    1.14"18-8 Stainless Steel
    7/8"000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    0.44"0.28"0.25"0.8318-8 Stainless Steel
    0.82"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    1.2"0.375"0.233"2418-8 Stainless Steel
    1.68"18-8 Stainless Steel
    7/8"000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    1.2"0.375"0.233"2418-8 Stainless Steel
    1.68"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"———0000000000000
    1/2"-13
    0.56"0.38"0.31"1418-8 Stainless Steel
    1.06"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    1.4"0.5"0.31"2.5518-8 Stainless Steel
    2"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    1.4"0.5"0.312"2.5518-8 Stainless Steel
    2"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/4"———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    0.69"0.44"0.38"1.3518-8 Stainless Steel
    1.31"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"000000000000———0
    5/8"-11
    2.3"0.55"0.312"3618-8 Stainless Steel
    3.35"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/4"000000000000———0
    3/4"-10
    0.88"0.5"0.437"1.5618-8 Stainless Steel
    1.5"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/8"000000000000———0
    1"-8
    1"0.63"0.5"1.8718-8 Stainless Steel
    1.75"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/8"000000000000———0
    M6 x 1 mm20.3 mm6.4 mm4 mm12.518-8 Stainless Steel
    29 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    16 mm———0000000000000
    M10 x 1.5 mm30.5 mm9.5 mm6 mm2418-8 Stainless Steel
    43 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    25 mm———0000000000000
    M12 x 1.75 mm35.5 mm12.7 mm8 mm2.5518-8 Stainless Steel
    51 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    32 mm———0000000000000
    M16 x 2 mm43 mm16 mm10 mm2.5518-8 Stainless Steel
    60 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    32 mm———0000000000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel Nose with Lanyard
    1/4"-20
    0.28"0.187"0.156"0.5218-8 Stainless Steel
    0.59"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    0.44"0.281"0.25"0.8318-8 Stainless Steel
    0.81"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    0.56"0.375"0.312"1418-8 Stainless Steel
    1.06"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"000000000000———0
    5/8"-11
    0.69"0.437"0.375"1.3518-8 Stainless Steel
    1.31"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"000000000000———0
     
    316 Stainless Steel Nose
    10-32
    0.25"0.107"0.125"12.5316 Stainless Steel
    0.62"316 Stainless Steel
    3/4"000000000000———0
    10-32
    0.3"0.107"0.125"12.5316 Stainless Steel
    0.5"316 Stainless Steel
    3/4"———0000000000000
    10-32
    0.53"0.187"0.125"0.52316 Stainless Steel
    0.8"316 Stainless Steel
    3/4"———0000000000000
    10-32
    0.53"0.187"0.125"0.52316 Stainless Steel
    0.92"316 Stainless Steel
    3/4"000000000000———0
    1/4"-20
    0.31"0.19"0.16"0.52316 Stainless Steel
    0.57"316 Stainless Steel
    3/4"———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.31"0.19"0.16"0.52316 Stainless Steel
    0.62"316 Stainless Steel
    3/4"000000000000———0
    1/4"-20
    0.8"0.25"0.155"12.5316 Stainless Steel
    1.14"316 Stainless Steel
    7/8"———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.8"0.25"0.16"12.5316 Stainless Steel
    1.14"316 Stainless Steel
    7/8"000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    0.44"0.28"0.25"0.83316 Stainless Steel
    0.82"316 Stainless Steel
    3/4"000000000000000000000000
    3/8"-16
    1.2"0.375"0.233"24316 Stainless Steel
    1.68"316 Stainless Steel
    7/8"000000000000000000000000
    1/2"-13
    0.56"0.38"0.31"14316 Stainless Steel
    1.06"316 Stainless Steel
    1"000000000000000000000000
    1/2"-13
    1.4"0.5"0.31"2.55316 Stainless Steel
    2"316 Stainless Steel
    1"000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    1.4"0.5"0.312"2.55316 Stainless Steel
    2"316 Stainless Steel
    1"———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    0.69"0.44"0.38"1.35316 Stainless Steel
    1.31"316 Stainless Steel
    1"000000000000000000000000
    5/8"-11
    2.27"0.55"0.312"36316 Stainless Steel
    3.35"316 Stainless Steel
    1 1/4"000000000000000000000000
    3/4"-10
    0.88"0.5"0.437"1.56316 Stainless Steel
    1.5"316 Stainless Steel
    1 1/8"000000000000000000000000
    3/4"-10
    2.69"0.65"0.43"510316 Stainless Steel
    4.06"316 Stainless Steel
    1.4"000000000000000000000000
    1"-8
    1"0.63"0.5"1.87316 Stainless Steel
    1.75"316 Stainless Steel
    1 1/8"000000000000000000000000
    1"-8
    3.25"0.9"0.68"820316 Stainless Steel
    4.63"316 Stainless Steel
    1.4"000000000000000000000000
     
    Brass Nose
    10-32
    0.25"0.107"0.125"12.5Brass0.5"Steel3/4"———0000000000000
    10-32
    0.25"0.107"0.125"12.5Brass0.62"Steel3/4"000000000000———0
    10-32
    0.53"0.187"0.125"0.52Brass0.87"Steel3/4"———0000000000000
    10-32
    0.53"0.187"0.125"0.52Brass0.92"Steel3/4"000000000000———0
    1/4"-20
    0.31"0.19"0.16"0.52Brass0.57"Steel3/4"000000000000———0
    1/4"-20
    0.31"0.19"0.16"0.52Brass0.66"Steel3/4"———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.8"0.25"0.155"12.5Brass1.14"Steel7/8"———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.8"0.25"0.16"12.5Brass1.14"Steel7/8"000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    0.44"0.28"0.25"0.83Brass0.82"Steel3/4"000000000000000000000000
    3/8"-16
    1.2"0.375"0.233"24Brass1.68"Steel7/8"000000000000000000000000
    1/2"-13
    0.56"0.38"0.31"14Brass1.06"Steel1"000000000000000000000000
    1/2"-13
    1.4"0.5"0.31"2.55Brass2"Steel1"000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    1.4"0.5"0.312"2.55Brass2"Steel1"———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    0.69"0.44"0.38"1.35Brass1.31"Steel1"000000000000000000000000
    5/8"-11
    2.27"0.55"0.312"36Brass3.35"Steel1 1/4"000000000000000000000000
    3/4"-10
    0.88"0.5"0.437"1.56Brass1.5"Steel1 1/8"000000000000000000000000
    3/4"-10
    2.69"0.65"0.43"510Brass4.06"Steel1.4"000000000000000000000000
    1"-8
    1"0.63"0.5"1.87Brass1.75"Steel1 1/8"000000000000000000000000
    1"-8
    3.25"0.9"0.68"820Brass4.63"Steel1.4"000000000000000000000000
     

    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    Extended Nose Force—This is the amount of force needed to start depressing the nose.
    Compressed Nose Force—This is the amount of force needed to fully depress the nose into the plunger body, so it releases from a hole, notch, or surface. A lighter compressed nose force with a shallower hole releases more easily, while a heavier compressed nose force with a deeper hole holds more securely.
    Nose
    Nose
    Force, lbf
    Body
    Handle
    Nonlocking
    Twist-to-Lock
    Thread Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Extended
    Compressed
    Material
    Lg.
    Material
    Lg.
    Drive Style
    Each
    Each
    Steel Nose
    10-32
    0.53"0.188"0.125"0.10.5Zinc-Plated Steel0.9"Steel3/4"External Hex
    ———00000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.37"0.2"0.16"0.10.5Zinc-Plated Steel0.75"Steel1/2"External Hex
    0000000000000000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.67"0.38"0.16"0.52.5Zinc-Plated Steel1.25"Steel5/8"External Hex
    000000000000000000000000
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.3"0.25"0.31.3Zinc-Plated Steel1.13"Steel3/4"External Hex
    000000000000000000000000
    3/8"-16
    1.31"0.56"0.25"0.83.8Zinc-Plated Steel2"Steel1"External Hex
    000000000000000000000000
    1/2"-13
    1"0.4"0.31"0.52Zinc-Plated Steel1.5"Steel1"External Hex
    000000000000000000000000
    1/2"-13
    1.25"0.75"0.31"15Zinc-Plated Steel2.11"Steel1 1/4"External Hex
    000000000000000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1.25"0.5"0.38"0.82.5Zinc-Plated Steel1.88"Steel1 1/4"External Hex
    000000000000000000000000
    5/8"-11
    2"1"0.38"15Zinc-Plated Steel3.05"Steel1 3/8"External Hex
    000000000000000000000000
    M6 x 1 mm10 mm5 mm4 mm0.10.5Zinc-Plated Steel19 mmSteel13 mmExternal Hex
    000000000000———0
    M6 x 1 mm17 mm10 mm4 mm0.52.5Zinc-Plated Steel32 mmSteel16 mmExternal Hex
    000000000000000000000000
    M10 x 1.5 mm19 mm7.8 mm6.4 mm0.31.3Zinc-Plated Steel29 mmSteel19 mmExternal Hex
    000000000000———0
    M10 x 1.5 mm33 mm14 mm6 mm0.83.8Zinc-Plated Steel51 mmSteel24 mmExternal Hex
    000000000000———0
    M10 x 1.5 mm33 mm14 mm6 mm0.83.8Zinc-Plated Steel51 mmSteel25.75 mmExternal Hex
    ———0000000000000
    M12 x 1.75 mm25 mm10 mm8 mm0.52Zinc-Plated Steel38 mmSteel25 mmExternal Hex
    000000000000———0
    M12 x 1.75 mm32 mm19 mm8 mm15Zinc-Plated Steel54 mmSteel31 mmExternal Hex
    000000000000———0
    M12 x 1.75 mm32 mm19 mm8 mm15Zinc-Plated Steel54 mmSteel33.8 mmExternal Hex
    ———0000000000000
    M16 x 2 mm32 mm13 mm9.7 mm0.82.5Zinc-Plated Steel48 mmSteel30 mmExternal Hex
    000000000000———0
    M16 x 2 mm51 mm25 mm10 mm15Zinc-Plated Steel77 mmSteel33 mmExternal Hex
    000000000000———0
    M16 x 2 mm51 mm25.4 mm9.7 mm15Zinc-Plated Steel78 mmSteel36 mmExternal Hex
    ———0000000000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel Nose
    10-32
    0.53"0.188"0.125"0.10.518-8 Stainless Steel
    0.9"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.37"0.2"0.16"0.10.518-8 Stainless Steel
    0.75"18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/8"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    1/4"-20
    0.43"0.2"0.16"0.10.518-8 Stainless Steel
    0.75"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/2"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.67"0.38"0.16"0.52.518-8 Stainless Steel
    1.25"18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/8"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.67"0.38"0.16"0.52.518-8 Stainless Steel
    1.25"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    0.62"0.3"0.25"0.31.318-8 Stainless Steel
    1.13"18-8 Stainless Steel
    7/8"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.3"0.25"0.31.318-8 Stainless Steel
    1.13"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    3/8"-16
    1.18"0.56"0.25"0.83.818-8 Stainless Steel
    2"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    1.31"0.56"0.25"0.83.818-8 Stainless Steel
    2"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    1/2"-13
    0.87"0.4"0.31"0.5218-8 Stainless Steel
    1.5"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    1"0.4"0.31"0.5218-8 Stainless Steel
    1.5"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    1/2"-13
    1.12"0.75"0.31"1518-8 Stainless Steel
    2.11"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 3/8"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    1.25"0.75"0.31"1518-8 Stainless Steel
    2.11"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/4"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1.12"0.5"0.38"0.82.518-8 Stainless Steel
    1.88"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/4"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    5/8"-11
    1.25"0.5"0.38"0.82.518-8 Stainless Steel
    1.88"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/4"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1.87"1"0.38"1518-8 Stainless Steel
    3.05"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/2"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    5/8"-11
    2"1"0.38"1518-8 Stainless Steel
    3.05"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 3/8"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    M6 x 1 mm10 mm5 mm4 mm0.10.518-8 Stainless Steel
    19 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    13 mmExternal Hex
    000000000000———0
    M6 x 1 mm17 mm10 mm4 mm0.52.518-8 Stainless Steel
    32 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    16 mmExternal Hex
    000000000000000000000000
    M10 x 1.5 mm19 mm7.8 mm6.4 mm0.31.318-8 Stainless Steel
    29 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    19 mmExternal Hex
    000000000000———0
    M10 x 1.5 mm33 mm14 mm6 mm0.83.818-8 Stainless Steel
    51 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    24 mmExternal Hex
    000000000000———0
    M10 x 1.5 mm33 mm14 mm6 mm0.83.818-8 Stainless Steel
    51 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    25.75 mmExternal Hex
    ———0000000000000
    M12 x 1.75 mm25 mm10 mm8 mm0.5218-8 Stainless Steel
    38 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    25 mmExternal Hex
    000000000000———0
    M12 x 1.75 mm32 mm19 mm8 mm1518-8 Stainless Steel
    54 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    31 mmExternal Hex
    000000000000———0
    M12 x 1.75 mm32 mm19 mm8 mm1518-8 Stainless Steel
    54 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    33.8 mmExternal Hex
    ———0000000000000
    M16 x 2 mm32 mm13 mm9.7 mm0.82.518-8 Stainless Steel
    48 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    30 mmExternal Hex
    000000000000———0
    M16 x 2 mm51 mm25 mm10 mm1518-8 Stainless Steel
    77 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    33 mmExternal Hex
    000000000000———0
    M16 x 2 mm51 mm25.4 mm9.7 mm1518-8 Stainless Steel
    78 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    36 mmExternal Hex
    ———0000000000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel Nose
    10-32
    0.45"0.188"0.125"0.10.5316 Stainless Steel
    0.9"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    10-32
    0.53"0.188"0.125"0.10.5316 Stainless Steel
    0.9"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/2"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.37"0.2"0.16"0.10.5316 Stainless Steel
    0.75"18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/8"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    1/4"-20
    0.43"0.2"0.16"0.10.5316 Stainless Steel
    0.75"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/2"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.67"0.38"0.16"0.52.5316 Stainless Steel
    1.25"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    1/4"-20
    0.73"0.38"0.16"0.52.5316 Stainless Steel
    1.25"18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/8"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    3/8"-16
    0.62"0.3"0.25"0.31.3316 Stainless Steel
    1.13"18-8 Stainless Steel
    7/8"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.3"0.25"0.31.3316 Stainless Steel
    1.13"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    3/8"-16
    1.18"0.56"0.25"0.83.8316 Stainless Steel
    2"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    1.31"0.56"0.25"0.83.8316 Stainless Steel
    2"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    1/2"-13
    0.87"0.4"0.31"0.52316 Stainless Steel
    1.5"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    1"0.4"0.31"0.52316 Stainless Steel
    1.5"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    1/2"-13
    1.12"0.75"0.31"15316 Stainless Steel
    2.11"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 3/8"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    1.25"0.75"0.31"15316 Stainless Steel
    2.11"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/4"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1.12"0.5"0.38"0.82.5316 Stainless Steel
    1.88"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/4"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    5/8"-11
    1.25"0.5"0.38"0.82.5316 Stainless Steel
    1.88"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/4"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1.87"1"0.38"15316 Stainless Steel
    3.05"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/2"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    5/8"-11
    2"1"0.38"15316 Stainless Steel
    3.05"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 3/8"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
     
    Brass Nose
    10-32
    0.45"0.188"0.125"0.10.5Brass0.9"Brass3/4"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    10-32
    0.53"0.188"0.125"0.10.5Brass0.9"Brass1/2"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.37"0.2"0.16"0.10.5Brass0.75"Brass5/8"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    1/4"-20
    0.43"0.2"0.16"0.10.5Brass0.75"Brass1/2"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.67"0.38"0.16"0.52.5Brass1.25"Brass3/4"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    1/4"-20
    0.73"0.38"0.16"0.52.5Brass1.25"Brass5/8"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    3/8"-16
    1.18"0.56"0.25"0.83.8Brass2"Brass1"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    3/8"-16
    1.31"0.56"0.25"0.83.8Brass2"Brass1"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    1/2"-13
    0.87"0.4"0.31"0.52Brass1.5"Brass1"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    1"0.4"0.31"0.52Brass1.5"Brass1"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    1/2"-13
    1.12"0.75"0.31"15Brass2.11"Brass1 3/8"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    1.25"0.75"0.31"15Brass2.11"Brass1 1/4"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1.12"0.5"0.38"0.82.5Brass1.88"Brass1 1/4"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    5/8"-11
    1.25"0.5"0.38"0.82.5Brass1.88"Brass1 1/4"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1.87"1"0.38"15Brass3.05"Brass1 1/2"External Hex
    000000000000———0
    5/8"-11
    2"1"0.38"15Brass3.05"Brass1 3/8"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
     
    Acetal Nose
    1/4"-20
    0.75"0.375"0.156"0.52.518-8 Stainless Steel
    1.25"18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/8"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.75"0.375"0.156"0.52.5Zinc-Plated Steel1.25"18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/8"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    3/8"-16
    1.31"0.563"0.25"0.83.818-8 Stainless Steel
    2"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    3/8"-16
    1.31"0.563"0.25"0.83.8Zinc-Plated Steel2"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    1/2"-13
    1.38"0.75"0.312"1518-8 Stainless Steel
    2.13"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/4"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    1/2"-13
    1.38"0.75"0.312"15Zinc-Plated Steel2.13"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/4"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1.94"1"0.375"1518-8 Stainless Steel
    3"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 3/8"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1.94"1"0.375"15Zinc-Plated Steel3"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 3/8"External Hex
    ———0000000000000
     

    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.
    Extended Nose Force—This is the amount of force needed to start depressing the nose.
    Compressed Nose Force—This is the amount of force needed to fully depress the nose into the plunger body, so it releases from a hole, notch, or surface. A lighter compressed nose force with a shallower hole releases more easily, while a heavier compressed nose force with a deeper hole holds more securely.
    Nose
    Nose
    Force, lbf
    Body
    Handle
    Twist-to-Lock
    Thread Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Extended
    Compressed
    Material
    Lg.
    Material
    Lg.
    Each
    Steel Nose
    1/4"-20
    0.8"0.25"0.155"12.5Zinc-Plated Steel1.14"Steel1 1/8"00000000000000
    3/8"-16
    1.2"0.375"0.233"24Zinc-Plated Steel1.68"Steel1 1/2"0000000000000
    1/2"-13
    1.4"0.5"0.312"2.55Zinc-Plated Steel2"Steel2"0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1.7"0.625"0.375"2.55Zinc-Plated Steel2.38"Steel2 1/2"0000000000000
    M6 x 1 mm20.3 mm6.4 mm4 mm12.5Zinc-Plated Steel29 mmSteel29 mm0000000000000
    M10 x 1.5 mm30.5 mm9.5 mm6 mm24Zinc-Plated Steel43 mmSteel38 mm0000000000000
    M12 x 1.75 mm35.5 mm12.7 mm8 mm2.55Zinc-Plated Steel51 mmSteel51 mm0000000000000
    M16 x 2 mm43 mm16 mm10 mm2.55Zinc-Plated Steel60 mmSteel64 mm0000000000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel Nose
    1/4"-20
    0.8"0.25"0.155"12.518-8 Stainless Steel
    1.14"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/8"0000000000000
    3/8"-16
    1.2"0.375"0.233"2418-8 Stainless Steel
    1.68"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/2"0000000000000
    1/2"-13
    1.4"0.5"0.312"2.5518-8 Stainless Steel
    2"18-8 Stainless Steel
    2"0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1.7"0.625"0.375"2.5518-8 Stainless Steel
    2.38"18-8 Stainless Steel
    2 1/2"0000000000000
    M6 x 1 mm20.3 mm6.4 mm4 mm12.518-8 Stainless Steel
    29 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    29 mm0000000000000
    M10 x 1.5 mm30.5 mm9.5 mm6 mm2418-8 Stainless Steel
    43 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    38 mm0000000000000
    M12 x 1.75 mm35.5 mm12.7 mm8 mm2.5518-8 Stainless Steel
    51 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    51 mm0000000000000
    M16 x 2 mm43 mm16 mm10 mm2.5518-8 Stainless Steel
    60 mm18-8 Stainless Steel
    64 mm0000000000000
     

    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.
    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.
    Extended Nose Force—This is the amount of force needed to start depressing the nose.
    Compressed Nose Force—This is the amount of force needed to fully depress the nose into the plunger body, so it releases from a hole, notch, or surface. A lighter compressed nose force with a shallower hole releases more easily, while a heavier compressed nose force with a deeper hole holds more securely.
    Nose
    Nose
    Force, lbf
    Body
    Handle End
    Thread
    Nonlocking
    Twist-to-Lock
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Extended
    Compressed
    Material
    Lg.
    Size
    Lg.
    Each
    Each
    Steel Nose
    10-32
    0.41"0.094"0.104"13Steel0.81"10-32
    15/64"———00000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.5"0.125"0.124"15Steel0.94"10-32
    15/64"———0000000000000
    5/16"-18
    0.63"0.188"0.155"1.56Steel1.25"1/4"-20
    11/32"———0000000000000
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.219"0.186"1.58Steel1.47"5/16"-18
    13/32"———0000000000000
    3/8"-24
    0.67"0.197"0.197"1.63.6Black-Oxide Steel1.3"M5 × 0.8 mm1/4"0000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    0.79"0.236"0.236"1.53.4Black-Oxide Steel1.65"M6 × 1 mm25/64"000000000000———0
    1/2"-13
    0.88"0.25"0.249"2.510Steel1.69"3/8"-16
    7/16"———0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1.02"0.315"0.315"2.76.9Black-Oxide Steel2.13"M8 × 1.25 mm31/64"000000000000———0
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel Nose
    10-32
    0.41"0.094"0.104"1318-8 Stainless Steel
    0.81"10-32
    15/64"———0000000000000
    1/4"-20
    0.5"0.125"0.124"1518-8 Stainless Steel
    0.94"10-32
    15/64"———0000000000000
    5/16"-18
    0.63"0.188"0.155"1.5618-8 Stainless Steel
    1.25"1/4"-20
    11/32"———0000000000000
    3/8"-16
    0.75"0.219"0.186"1.5818-8 Stainless Steel
    1.47"5/16"-18
    13/32"———0000000000000
    1/2"-13
    0.88"0.25"0.249"2.51018-8 Stainless Steel
    1.69"3/8"-16
    7/16"———0000000000000
     

    Plate-Mount Retractable Spring Plungers

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    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Plate-Mount Retractable Spring Plungers.
    Fasten these spring plungers to a flat surface when it's not possible to thread holes. The plate ensures a stable, even base so the spring plunger never shifts out of place. These spring plungers retract manually with a tug of the knob, so you can make controlled adjustments as needed for your job. They're often used for aligning sheet metal parts for cutting, stamping, and welding.
    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.
    Extended Nose Force—This is the amount of force needed to start depressing the nose.
    Compressed Nose Force—This is the amount of force needed to fully depress the nose into the plunger body, so it releases from a hole, notch, or surface. A lighter compressed nose force with a shallower hole releases more easily, while a heavier compressed nose force with a deeper hole holds more securely.
    Plate
    Nose
    Nose
    Force, lbf
    Handle
    Mount Holes
    Nonlocking
    Twist-to-Lock
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Material
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Extended
    Compressed
    Body
    Lg.
    Material
    Dia.
    Dia.
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Wd.
    Each
    Each
    Steel Nose
    0.71"1.57"Zinc0.24"0.24"1.94.91.46"Nylon
    1"0.17"1.18"000000000000000000000000
    0.71"1.57"Zinc0.55"0.24"1.94.91.77"Nylon
    1"0.17"1.18"0000000000000000000000
    0.79"1.81"Zinc0.31"0.31"3.56.31.73"Nylon
    1 1/4"0.21"1.34"0000000000000000000000
    0.79"1.81"Zinc0.71"0.31"3.56.32.13"Nylon
    1 1/4"0.21"1.34"0000000000000000000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel Nose
    0.59"1.38"18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.2"0.16"0.92.71.09"18-8 Stainless Steel
    13/16"0.17"0.98"000000000000000000000000
    0.59"1.38"18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.2"0.16"0.92.71.09"Nylon
    13/16"0.17"0.98"000000000000000000000000
    0.59"1.38"18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.39"0.16"0.92.71.28"18-8 Stainless Steel
    13/16"0.17"0.98"0000000000000000000000000
    0.59"1.38"18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.39"0.16"0.92.71.28"Nylon
    13/16"0.17"0.98"0000000000000000000000000
    0.59"1.38"Zinc0.2"0.16"0.92.71.09"Nylon
    13/16"0.17"0.98"000000000000000000000000
    0.59"1.38"Zinc0.39"0.16"0.92.71.28"Nylon
    13/16"0.17"0.98"0000000000000000000000000
    0.71"1.57"18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.24"0.2"1.33.61.34"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"0.17"1.18"0000000000000———0
    0.71"1.57"18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.24"0.2"1.33.61.34"Nylon
    1"0.17"1.18"0000000000000———0
    0.71"1.57"18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.24"0.24"1.33.61.34"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"0.17"1.18"0000000000000000000000000
    0.71"1.57"18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.24"0.24"1.33.61.34"Nylon
    1"0.17"1.18"0000000000000000000000000
    0.71"1.57"18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.47"0.2"1.33.61.57"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"0.17"1.18"0000000000000000000000000
    0.71"1.57"18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.47"0.2"1.33.61.57"Nylon
    1"0.17"1.18"0000000000000000000000000
    0.71"1.57"18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.47"0.24"1.33.61.57"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"0.17"1.18"0000000000000000000000000
    0.71"1.57"18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.47"0.24"1.33.61.57"Nylon
    1"0.17"1.18"0000000000000000000000000
    0.71"1.57"Zinc0.24"0.2"1.33.61.34"Nylon
    1"0.17"1.18"0000000000000000000000000
    0.71"1.57"Zinc0.24"0.24"1.33.61.34"Nylon
    1"0.17"1.18"0000000000000000000000000
    0.71"1.57"Zinc0.24"0.24"1.94.91.46"Nylon
    1"0.17"1.18"000000000000000000000000
    0.71"1.57"Zinc0.47"0.2"1.33.61.57"Nylon
    1"0.17"1.18"0000000000000000000000000
    0.71"1.57"Zinc0.47"0.24"1.33.61.57"Nylon
    1"0.17"1.18"0000000000000000000000000
    0.71"1.57"Zinc0.55"0.24"1.94.91.77"Nylon
    1"0.17"1.18"000000000000000000000000
    0.79"1.81"Zinc0.31"0.31"3.56.31.73"Nylon
    1 1/4"0.21"1.34"000000000000000000000000
    0.79"1.81"Zinc0.71"0.31"3.56.32.13"Nylon
    1 1/4"0.21"1.34"000000000000000000000000
    0.91"1.97"18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.39"0.31"2.47.81.87"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 5/16"0.21"1.5"0000000000000000000000000
    0.91"1.97"18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.39"0.31"2.47.81.87"Nylon
    1 5/16"0.21"1.5"0000000000000000000000000
    0.91"1.97"18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.39"0.39"2.47.81.87"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 5/16"0.21"1.5"0000000000000000000000000
    0.91"1.97"18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.39"0.39"2.47.81.87"Nylon
    1 5/16"0.21"1.5"0000000000000000000000000
    0.91"1.97"18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.79"0.31"2.47.82.27"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 5/16"0.21"1.5"0000000000000000000000000
    0.91"1.97"18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.79"0.31"2.47.82.27"Nylon
    1 5/16"0.21"1.5"0000000000000000000000000
    0.91"1.97"18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.79"0.39"2.47.82.27"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 5/16"0.21"1.5"0000000000000000000000000
    0.91"1.97"18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.79"0.39"2.47.82.27"Nylon
    1 5/16"0.21"1.5"0000000000000000000000000
    0.91"1.97"Zinc0.39"0.31"2.47.81.87"Nylon
    1 5/16"0.21"1.5"0000000000000000000000000
    0.91"1.97"Zinc0.39"0.39"2.47.81.87"Nylon
    1 5/16"0.21"1.5"0000000000000000000000000
    0.91"1.97"Zinc0.79"0.31"2.47.82.27"Nylon
    1 5/16"0.21"1.5"0000000000000000000000000
    0.91"1.97"Zinc0.79"0.39"2.47.82.27"Nylon
    1 5/16"0.21"1.5"0000000000000000000000000
     

    Retractable Spring Plungers for Panels

    Manually lock and release panels, drawers, doors, and other sliding components with these spring plungers. The body inserts into the outer panel and the nose extends and retracts to control the inner sliding panel.
    Press Fit
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Spring Plungers. Retractable Spring Plungers for Panels, Press Fit.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Retractable Spring Plungers for Panels, Press Fit.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spring Plungers. Retractable Spring Plungers for Panels, Press Fit.
    Best for thick panels. Use an arbor press or similar pressure tool to install these spring plungers into the outer panel.
    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.
    Twist-to-Lock—Pull back the handle and twist to lock the nose in its retracted position.
    For
    Hole Dia.
    Nose
    Body
    Nonlocking
    Twist-to-Lock
    For Outer Panel
    Thk.
    Outer
    Panel
    Inner
    Panel
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Material
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Handle Material
    Each
    Each
     
    Steel Nose
    0.06" to 0.15"0.328"0.252"0.32"0.249"Zinc-Plated Steel0.45"0.48"Nickel-Plated Steel0000000000000000000000000000
     
    Thread In
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Retractable Spring Plungers for Panels, Thread In.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spring Plungers. Retractable Spring Plungers for Panels, Thread In.
    Use if your panel is too thin for a press-fit spring plunger. Insert the nose into the outer panel, then thread on the sleeve from the other side using an installation wrench (sold separately).
    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.
    Twist-to-Lock—Pull back the handle and twist to lock the nose in its retracted position.
    Spring Plungers
    Installation
    Wrenches
    For
    Hole Dia.
    Nose
    Body
    Nonlocking
    Twist-to-Lock
    For Outer Panel
    Thk.
    Outer
    Panel
    Inner
    Panel
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Material
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Handle
    Material
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Steel Nose
    0.025" to 0.06"0.281"0.188"0.25"0.183"Zinc-Plated Steel0.53"0.53"6262 Aluminum0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.031" to 0.125"0.359"0.25"0.31"0.245"Zinc-Plated Steel0.69"0.72"6262 Aluminum00000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Ball-Grip Weld-On Retractable Spring Plungers

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    The smooth ball handle is easy to grip and won't catch on other parts. Pull it back to manually retract the nose and make adjustments whenever you need. Since they weld in place, these spring plungers have the strongest hold for aligning, securing, and positioning components on heavy machinery. They can do everything from locking attachments on forklifts and holding dies in place on industrial presses. To change your setup, unthread the spring plunger from the old welded-on barrel and thread it into a new one.
    Zinc-Plated Steel Nose—The strongest, most wear-resistant noses, these won't deform from stress and vibration. They withstand occasional exposure to moisture.
    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.
    Spring Plungers
    Replacement
    Barrel Sleeves
    Nose
    Body
    Handle
    Nonlocking
    Twist-to-Lock
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Material
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Material
    Lg.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Zinc-Plated Steel Nose
    0.563"0.25"Steel1"1.5"Plastic1 3/8"00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.563"0.375"Steel1"1.5"Plastic1 3/8"00000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.563"0.5"Steel1"1.5"Plastic1 3/8"00000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.563"0.5"Steel1"2.25"Plastic1 3/8"00000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.563"0.5"Steel1"4.5"Plastic1 3/8"00000000000000———000000000000000
    0.563"0.625"Steel1"2.25"Plastic1 3/8"00000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.625"0.375"Steel1"1.5"Plastic1 3/8"00000000000000———00000000000000
    0.625"0.375"Steel1"3"Plastic1 3/8"00000000000000———0———0
    0.625"0.5"Steel1"1.5"Plastic1 3/8"00000000000000———00000000000000
    0.688"0.5"Steel1"1.5"Plastic1 3/8"00000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel Nose
    0.563"0.375"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"1.5"Plastic1 3/8"000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.563"0.5"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"1.5"Plastic1 3/8"000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.563"0.5"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"2.25"Plastic1 3/8"000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.563"0.625"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"2.25"Plastic1 3/8"000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    L-Handle Weld-On Retractable Spring Plungers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Spring Plungers. L-Handle Weld-On Retractable Spring Plungers.
    The L-handle takes up less space than a T-handle and swivels to avoid obstacles. Give it a tug to manually retract the nose and make controlled adjustments. Since they weld in place, these spring plungers have the strongest hold for aligning, securing, and positioning components on heavy machinery. They can do everything from locking attachments on forklifts to holding dies in place on industrial presses.
    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.
    Extended Nose Force—This is the amount of force needed to start depressing the nose.
    Compressed Nose Force—This is the amount of force needed to fully depress the nose into the plunger body, so it releases from a hole, notch, or surface. A lighter compressed nose force with a shallower hole releases more easily, while a heavier compressed nose force with a deeper hole holds more securely.
    Spring Plungers
    Weld-On Catches
    Nose
    Nose
    Force, lbf
    Body
    Handle
    Nonlocking
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Extended
    Compressed
    Material
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Material
    Lg.
    Each
    Each
    Steel Nose
    0.38"0.16"0.52.5Steel0.25"0.88"Steel3/4"00000000000000000000000000
    0.56"0.24"0.83.8Steel0.375"1.47"Steel1"000000000000000000000000
    0.75"0.32"15Steel0.5"1.42"Steel1 3/8"000000000000000000000000
    1"0.38"15Steel0.625"2.11"Steel1 3/8"000000000000000000000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel Nose
    0.38"0.16"0.52.518-8 Stainless Steel
    0.25"0.88"18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"000000000000000000000000
    0.56"0.24"3.83.818-8 Stainless Steel
    0.375"1.47"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"000000000000000000000000
    0.75"0.32"1518-8 Stainless Steel
    0.5"1.42"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 3/8"000000000000000000000000
    1"0.38"1518-8 Stainless Steel
    0.625"2.11"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 3/8"000000000000000000000000
     

    T-Handle Weld-On Retractable Spring Plungers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Spring Plungers. T-Handle Weld-On Retractable Spring Plungers.
    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 for controlled adjustments. Since they weld in place, these spring plungers have the strongest hold for aligning, securing, and positioning components on heavy machinery. They can do everything from locking attachments on forklifts to holding dies in place on industrial presses. To change your setup, unthread the spring plunger from the old welded-on barrel and thread it into a new one.
    Zinc-Plated Steel Nose—The strongest, most wear-resistant noses, these won't deform from stress and vibration. They withstand occasional exposure to moisture.
    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.
    Spring Plungers
    Replacement
    Barrel Sleeves
    Nose
    Body
    Handle
    Nonlocking
    Twist-to-Lock
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Material
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Material
    Lg.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Zinc-Plated Steel Nose
    0.563"0.25"Steel1"1.5"Plastic2 1/4"00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.563"0.375"Steel1"1.5"Plastic2 1/4"00000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.563"0.5"Steel1"1.5"Plastic2 1/4"00000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.563"0.5"Steel1"2.25"Plastic2 1/4"00000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.563"0.5"Steel1"4.5"Plastic2 1/4"00000000000000———000000000000000
    0.563"0.625"Steel1"2.25"Plastic2 1/4"00000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.625"0.375"Steel1"1.5"Plastic2 1/4"00000000000000———00000000000000
    0.625"0.5"Steel1"1.5"Plastic2 1/4"00000000000000———00000000000000
    0.625"0.5"Steel1"3"Plastic2 1/4"00000000000000———0———0
    0.685"0.5"Steel1"1.5"Plastic2 1/4"———0000000000000000000000000000
    0.688"0.5"Steel1"1.5"Plastic2 1/4"00000000000000———00000000000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel Nose
    0.563"0.375"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"1.5"Plastic2 1/4"000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.563"0.5"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"1.5"Plastic2 1/4"000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.563"0.5"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"2.25"Plastic2 1/4"000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.563"0.625"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"2.25"Plastic2 1/4"000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Add-a-Handle Weld-On Retractable Spring Plungers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Spring Plungers. Add-a-Handle Weld-On Retractable Spring Plungers.
    Thread on whichever handle (not included) springs to mind to control when and how you retract the nose. Since they weld in place, these spring plungers have the strongest hold for aligning, securing, and positioning components on heavy machinery. They can do everything from locking attachments on forklifts to holding dies in place on industrial presses. To change your setup, unthread the spring plunger from the old welded-on barrel and thread it into a new one.
    Zinc-Plated Steel Nose—The strongest, most wear-resistant noses, these won't deform from stress and vibration. They withstand occasional exposure to moisture.
    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.
    Spring Plungers
    Replacement
    Barrel Sleeves
    Nose
    Body
    Handle End
    Thread
    Nonlocking
    Extended
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Material
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Size
    Lg.
    Each
    Each
    Zinc-Plated Steel Nose
    0.563"0.375"Steel1"1.5"3/8"-16
    1/2"00000000000000000000000000000
    0.563"0.5"Steel1"1.5"3/8"-16
    1/2"000000000000000000000000000
    0.563"0.5"Steel1"2.25"3/8"-16
    1/2"000000000000000000000000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel Nose
    0.563"0.375"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"1.5"3/8"-16
    1/2"0000000000000000000000000000
    0.563"0.5"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"1.5"3/8"-16
    1/2"0000000000000000000000000000
    0.563"0.5"18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"2.25"3/8"-16
    1/2"0000000000000000000000000000
     
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