Index Plungers from Wixroyd
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An Index Plunger is a mechanical device that has a retractable pin, which is retracted and automatically expands when space becomes available; locking or indexing an item into place. Index Plungers can be used to ease the positioning of removeable parts on machines, equipment assemblies and to help locate the correct component. Available with a variety of different grips and locking functions to suit different applications.
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Thread Mounted Index Plungers
Index Plungers are ideal for quick and simple manual indexing purposes.
Pull-grip Index Plungers with coarse thread. Available in locking and non-locking type.
Wixroyd Compact Non-locking Index Plunger includs a thread recess for full engagement of thread length.
No-grip Index Plunger. Non locking type-pin simply springs back when grip released.
The locking variation of the Compact Index Plunger comes in steel and stainless steel. Engagement of the locking element requires a simple pull back and 90° twist of the plastic grip.
This range hosts an Index Plunger without a fitted grip, which allows the user to mount a customised handle to suit the application requirements.
Fully Stainless steel Non-locking Index Plunger. This makes it suitable for the demands of food processing, pharmaceutical or water treatment applications.
Complete Stainless steel construction designed with specific demands of food processing, pharmaceutical and water treatment industries in mind. The specific range comes with a locking.
Pull Grip Index Plunger - locking type. Available in steel or stainless steel. Turn 90° to engage 'locking' on a notched catch.
Non-locking Plunger; springs back when pull handle is released. The product is designed to be welded or glued in place.
Pull Grip Index Plunger for thin walled parts. Locking and non-locking type available.
Pull Grip Index Plunger. Non-locking type; pin simply springs back when pull ring released.
An all Stainless steel Index Plunger designed for spring-back location. Temperature resistance ranges from -30°C to +80°C.
Non-locking steel Index Plunger. Ideal for either pressure (push) or tension (pull) applications, due to the uniquely designed spring loaded pin with threads at both ends to allow installation of your own adapted handle.
Pull Grip Index Plunger with Release Lock. Press red button and hold whilst pulling knob to release pin. Temperature range from -30°C to +80°C.
Pull Grip Index Plunger with Rapid Locking Head. Pull knob up, red button flush = pin locked. Press red button, red button out = pin unlocked. Temperature range from -30°C to +80°C.
Lever and Ring Pull Index Plungers
Pull Ring, Non-locking Index Plungers with Coarse Thread. Made from stainless steel (AISI 303 and 301). Suitable for applications where high precision is not required (coarse thread).
T-handle Grip, Non-locking Index Plungers. Easy-to-grip handle helps improved handling when using safety gloves or other situations when an operator has limited dexterity.
T-handle Grip Index Plunger, locking, compact. Easy- to-grip handle helps improved handling when using safety gloves or other situations when an operator has limited dexterity.
Lever Grip Index Plungers with 90° or 120° actuation. Three different types available: without rest position, with rest position and with a safety rest position.
Lever Grip Index Plungers. At start position locking pin is retracted, when lever is actuated locking pin protrudes. Available without rest position, with rest position and with a safety rest position.
Lever Grip Index Plungers with Locking. Turn lever 180º to retract pin. To enable pin to be held in retracted position, secure lever in notched catch on plunger body.
Lever Grip Index Plungers with Locking, stainless steel. Turn lever 180º to retract pin. To enable pin to be held in retracted position, secure lever in notched catch on plunger body.
Lever Grip Index Plungers with Coarse Thread, locking. Pull back and turn lever 180º to retract pin. To enable pin to be held in retracted position, secure lever in notched catch on plunger body.
Precision Index Plungers with Cylindrical Pin, made from case hardened steel with thermoplastic grip. Available in locking or non-locking types.
Precision index plungers with tapered pin. Made from case hardened steel with thermoplastic grip. Available in locking or non-locking types.
Thin Wall Index Plungers
An extra fine-threaded Mini Index Plunger, for installing on the thinnest of sheet metals.
Like the other Mini Index Plungers, this fine threaded Mini Index Plunger, has locking and non-locking models available. Galvanized steel and stainless steel pins.
Coarse threaded Mini Index Plunger, available in stainless steel or free cutting galvanised steel. Particularly suited for use on sheet metal assemblies; e.g Shopfitting displays.
Pull Grip Index Plunger, compact. Available in locking and non-locking type. Temperature resistance -30°C to +80°C.
Flange Mounted Index Plungers
Flange Mounting Lever Grip Index Plunger with or without thermoplastic grip. Finished in anti-glare matte black. Turn lever 180° to retract pin.
Pull Grip Index Plungers in steel. For applications where high precision is not required. Coarse thread.
These Index Plungers are ideal for quick and simple manual indexing purposes.
Pull Grip Index plunger with Flange Mounting. Available in locking and non-locking type.
Pull Grip Index Plunger with Flange Mounting. Available in steel or stainless steel. Locking and non-locking options available.
Pull Grip Index Plunger with Flange Mounting. Weldable, compact. Available in locking and non-locking type.
Accessories
Mounting Blocks for Index Plungers, fine thread. Available in steel or stainless steel. Mounting Blocks provide assembly support for mounting of index plungers.
Mounting Blocks for Index Plungers, fine thread. Available in steel or stainless steel and black plastic coated. Mounting Blocks provide assembly support for mounting of index plungers.
Distance Collars for Index Plungers in stainless steel. Distance Collars adapt the thread length of index plungers to enable different thread reaches.
Locating Bushes for Index Plungers in steel. Provides a durable location bush for index plunger pins.
Associated Products
A Ball-end & Slot Spring Plunger available in steel and stainless steel, with sizes starting from M2 upto M24. For locating, locking and position indexing. Increased spring strength variations provided within the standard range.
Applications
- Location and positioning
- Indexing
- Positive locking
- Rapid adjustment of all kinds of tables, platforms and fixtures
- Machine cabinets
- Machine and fixture design
- OEM products
- Sports equipment
- Medical aids (wheelchairs, etc.)
- Aerospace
Materials
Steel with plastic grip
Stainless with plastic grip
Stainless body and grip
Features
Locking or Non-Locking
Locking (park)
Non-locking (spring back)
Push pull
Handling and Actuation Methods
Lever grip
T-handle
Standard grip
Pull ring
Threaded for bespoke handle
Fine threaded (standard)
Coarse thread
Flange mount
Thin walled parts
Weldable
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