Pins & Plungers

Dowel pins are one of the simplest types of fasteners on the market. They consist of cylindrical-shaped pieces of solid material that are used to join — or in some cases align — multiple parts. Common dowel materials include stainless … Read More

Have you heard of retractable plungers? Like all plungers, they are commonly used for workpiece positioning applications. To position a workpiece, you can use a plunger. While all plungers are used for this purpose, retractable plungers feature a unique design … Read More

Quick release pins are used extensively in the manufacturing industry. You can typically find them in a variety of manufacturing machines and equipment. They are known as “quick release pins” because they allow you to quickly and easily release the … Read More

You can’t shop for quick release pins without considering the handle type. While all quick release pins have a handle, the shape and design of their respective handles can vary. There are several different types of handles found on quick … Read More

Plungers are often used to secure and position workpieces. You can find them in furniture and machines. Plungers feature a ball or pin that sinks into the plunger’s body under the pressure of a load. While all plungers use this … Read More

Dowel pins, also known simply as dowels, are short cylindrical components that connect two or more objects. They are inserted into pre-cut holes, thus joining the objects. While all dowel pins are designed to join objects, they are available in … Read More

Plungers are commonly used to position workpieces. Also known as a Spring-Loaded Device (SLD), they consist of a spring within a threaded body. While all plungers share this design, there are several different types, one of which is a ball … Read More

Consisting of straight and narrow solid rods, dowel pins are used in a plethora of manufacturing applications. They offer a simple and effective way to join two workpieces together. One end of the dowel pin is inserted into one of … Read More

It’s not uncommon for bolts to loosen over time. If a bolt is attached to a machine, for instance, the vibrations produced by the machine may cause it to come out. There are ways to secure bolts in place, however, … Read More