Index Plungers from Wixroyd
What is an Index Plunger?
An index plunger is a mechanical device that has a retractable pin that is retracted and automatically expands when space becomes available, thereby 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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Index plungers are ideal for quick and simple manual indexing purposes.
Fully stainless steel no-locking index plunger. This makes it suitable for the demands of food processing, pharmaceutical or water treatment applications.
Ideal for smaller and lighter location requirements or those with thin materials.
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.
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.
These index plungers are ideal for quick and simple manual indexing purposes.
Precision index plungers with cylindrical pin, made from case hardened steel with thermoplastic grip. Available in locking or non-locking types.
Non-locking steel index plunger. Ideal for either pressure (push) and tension (pull) applications, due to the uniquely designed spring loaded pin with threads at both ends to allow installation of your own adaptor or handle.
Turn 90o to lock in position. Available in grip handle and in a version with a safety key to protect against unauthorised actuation.
Flange mounting lever grip index plunger with or without thermoplastic grip. Finished in anti-glare matte black. Turn lever 180o to retract pin.
Non-locking - plunger springs back when pull handle is released. This product is designed to be welded or glued in place.
Associated Products
A ball end and 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.
Single acting plastic handle ball lock pins in four different colours (orange, blue, grey and black) to coordinate with your required application colour scheme. For reliable, repeated connection of parts, with high shear forces.
For more technical information on index plungers, please refer to our index plunger technical page.
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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