How to Choose Spring Plungers: What You Should Know

Spring plungers are used in a variety of indexing and positioning applications. Also known as spring-loaded plungers, they feature a they feature a ball or nose and a spring. The spring is designed to apply pressure so that the ball … Read More

What Are Lateral Spring Plungers?

When shopping for spring plungers, you may encounter lateral spring plungers. They are used for many of the same locking and indexing applications as traditional spring plungers. Lateral spring plungers, however, are designed for lateral use. What are lateral spring … Read More

What Are Hand Retractable Spring Plungers?

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

What Are Eccentric Bushings for Spring Plungers?

Spring plungers offer a simple and effective positioning solution for parts. Consisting of a spring and ball, they will apply pressure to the parts with which they are used. The enclosed spring will essentially push the ball or nose to … Read More

How to Choose Indexing Plungers

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

What Are Slam Latches and How Do They Work?

Have you heard of slam hatches? You can use them to easily close doors and cabinets. When installed on a door or cabinet, slam latches will allow you to push the door or cabinet. Pushing the door or cabinet will … Read More

The Beginner’s Guide to Ball Plungers

Indexing plungers come in a variety of styles, one of the most popular being ball. Ball plungers feature a spring-enclosed shaft and a ball. They are used for indexing and positioning applications. If you need to index or position a … Read More