Pins & Plungers

Quick release pins are used in a variety of industries, including aerospace, manufacturing, marine and automotive. They are pin-shaped mechanical fasteners that, as the name suggests, can be quickly and easily released from the equipment in which they are inserted. … Read More

When shopping for spring plungers, you may come across hand retractable spring plungers. Like all spring plungers, they feature a built-in spring that applies pressure to the part with which they are used. Hand retractable spring plungers, however, can be … Read More

Not all plungers have a threaded shaft. Some of them are designed with a smooth shaft that’s devoid of any external threading. Known as press fit plungers, they are used for indexing and positioning. Press fit plungers feature a ball … Read More

Indexing plungers are commonly used to position and lock parts in place. They are detent devices that, as the name suggests, are designed for use in indexing bores. Most indexing plungers feature a spring-loaded pin. When you engage an indexing … Read More

Industrial pins are commonly used to secure and align components. They typically consist of a shaft and a handle. The shaft features precise measurements, allowing you to insert it into a machine. There are several different types of industrial pins, … Read More

Alignment pins are commonly used to align and position workpieces. You can place them through a workpiece and into an adjacent hole of a machine or workholding solution. Alignment pins will only go into the machine or workholding solution if … Read More

Quick release pins offer a simple and effective way to secure, as well as release, machinery parts. When inserted, they will hold the respective part in place. You can release the part, on the other hand, by removing the quick … Read More