When different components need to be aligned, held, latched, or quickly removed, a spring-loaded plunger is the best option. These components use the force in the spring to apply pressure which forces the ball or nose to remain nested in the designed receptacle. This allows for two or more elements of an equipment part to be aligned and/or fixed into a specific position.
How Spring Loaded Plungers Work
Hand-retractable spring-loaded plungers are a typical combination of spring-loaded and ball plungers, and include a knob for manual retraction of said plunger. They have a wide variety of uses, but are often used for manual or automated holding. Side thrust pins are designed for affixing small parts with constant pressure. The quick release pin consists of a rod or a stem, and the small side securing pins protrude from this. A button in the handle retracts (or extends, depending) these pins so that the quick release pin can either be taken out or secured into place.
Spring Loaded Plunger Applications
Regardless of the type, spring loaded plungers provide convenient installation and removal of parts and components. Activated with a simplistic “pull”, spring-loaded plungers make the positioning of sliding components simple, and provide a quick removal of components. They can be used as a locator pin in sliding applications, or as a release hinge for removable doors or drawers. They are a critical tool throughout many industries, from commercial lighting to data storage to telecoms.
Where to Find Spring Loaded Plungers
A good distributor or manufacturer will understand the multitude of functions which spring-loaded plungers offer, and will have a working knowledge of the functionality and quality of the product. Matdan Corp. is one such manufacturer.
Matdan Corp. is a manufacturing company with facilities in the US and China. They specialize in captive screws, engineered specialty fasteners, and related hardware. This certified AS9100 and ISO9001 company services electronics, aerospace, military, medical devices, and is automotive and telecommunications industries. They offer quality parts for Southco, PEM, Alcoa, and FTC parts.
When it comes to finding a manufacturer with engineering expertise and flexible manufacturing, Matdan Corp. is second to none.
