Wixroyd Index Plungers 32460 - 32790
What are Index Plungers?
Index lungers are mechanical components which help to position, locate and lock parts into place. They work via a spring-loaded plunger mechanism. The Index Plunger is released by simply pressing a button.
Wixroyd Index Plungers are available in steel and stainless steel, and with a huge range of variations with respect to handle configuration, mounting options, thread type and so on.
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
Technical Specs
Additional Technical Notes
- Unless otherwise stated, grips on idex plungers are not removeable
- Many of the pins on Index Plungers are toleranced to either the pin or the hole. Please refer to the specific product table.
- Index Plungers are not recommended for shear load applications.
| - | Pin Tol. | Hole Tol. |
| A | h9 | +0,03 +0,08 |
| B | -0,02 | h7 |
Spring Loads
S Stroke, or movement of plunger's ball or pin.
F1 The force required in Newtons (N) to over come the static strength of the spring and achieve initial movement of the plunger's ball or pin.
F2Â The force required in Newtons (N) to fully compress the spring and to depress the ball or pin fully against the plunger's body.
Knowledgebase Questions
We currently do not provide this type of finish on our Index Plungers, but if you have another handle specification for a special Index Plunger, please contact our sales team.
