Threaded Spring Plunger with Ball From Wixroyd
What is...
Spring Plungers are a discrete mechanical device to; secure, position, index, positively lock and apply lift off pressure. They are a three-piece component; ball or pin as the contact point, spring of varying force, assembled in to a small grub screw like housing. The housing is typically made from steel, stainless steel (A3 or A4), brass or plastic, with ball bearing steel ball or pin head, are available in a range of threads as
small as M2 up to M24, and in UNC and UNF inch sizes. They also come as smooth body push-fit models for quick and easy installation.
Millions of Wixroyd’s Spring Plungers have been trusted in tens-of-thousands of applications; medical and scientific equipment, electronic components, machine and fixture designs.
Headed Spring Plungers with a ball & slot, available in steel and stainless steel. Can handle temperatures upto 250°C.
A hex. socket version of the headed Spring Plunger 31400 available in both steel and stainless. Specials available on request.
Steel or stainless Spring Plunger with ball end & hex. socket. Can be used for locating, applying pressure, lifting off or positive feedback.
Plastic Spring Plunger with a stainless steel spring. May be used where electrical conductivity is to be limited.
A ball end and slot Spring Plunger available in steel & stainless steel with sizes starting from M2 upto M24. Increased spring strength variations provided within the standard range.
Spring Plunger with slot and ceramic ball, manufactured in 316 stainless steel for greater corrosion resistance.
This offers a solution with less friction, for reduced surface damage to mounting parts.
In addition the plastic cup offers electrical insulation.
Associated Products
Ideal for smaller and lighter location requirements or those with thin materials.
Index Plungers are ideal for quick and simple manual indexing purposes.
Single Acting T-Handle ball lock pins quick fastening and locking of frequently repeated connections. Handle offers confidence in handling and installation.
A popular push fit Spring Plunger, a wide range of material variations including stainless steel, brass and plastic.
A hex socket Spring Plunger with an indexing pin, available in free cutting steel & stainless steel. Increased spring forces included within the standard range.
Applications
Commercial Lighting
Made of high quality steel and stainless steel (and more!), Wixroyd Spring Plunger range is proven to be reliable for millions of repetitions in securing, positioning, positive locking, indexing and quick release. Their application is limited only by the imagination!
Medical Applications
Used in conjunction with a simple hinge, Wixroyd Spring Plunger 32300 provides an easy and secure means to positively position and secure the back panel of a blood gas analysis machine.
With both brass and stainless steel varieties, our Spring Plungers have a wide range of application in the medical, pharmaceutical, food and drink proccessing industries.
Applications
Uses
- Generally used for location or positioning/indexing
- Securing
- Positive locking
- Quick release
- Applying positive pressure (or 'lifting-off' force)
Industry Sectors
- Machine and fixture design
- Measuring equipment
- Electronic Components
- OEM products
- Lighting equipment
- Medical, optics and orthopedics
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Features
Mounting Options
Ball Type
31400, 31420, 31500, 32000, 32100, 32102, 32280, 32300, 32302, 32350
Mounting Options
Pin Head Type
31000, 31600, 32150, 32200, 32220, 32282, 32400, 32420
Electrical Conductivity
We are often asked regarding the electrical conductivity of our Spring Plungers. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide any reliable information on this topic as there are many factors in play. We recommend you study the specific material properties of the Spring Plunger component parts to make your own calculations - alternatively if in doubt, make a test application.
General Guidance
Manufacturing exactly to your specific requirements is also our strength. If you need a variation in spring pressure, plunger body or pin design we can assist with a special design item for volumes as low as 1,000 units.
For further information, or to request a quotation, please call our sales office on 0333 207 4497.
