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What are plungers?

Plungers are mechanical components for positioning and fixing workpieces.
A spring is built into the main body so that the ball or pin at the tip sinks into the body when a load is applied, and is returned to its former position by spring force when the load is removed.

Types and Features of Plungers

We have an abundant lineup including different sizes, materials, and spring loads.
NBK will provide the plungers that meet your particular requirements.

Ball Plungers

Plungers in which the ball at the end moves.
Suited for sliding mechanism positioning, as the ball sinks in not only vertically, but also in response to lateral loads.

List of Ball Plungers

Pin Plungers

Plungers in which the pin at the end moves.
A longer stroke than ball plungers is possible to achieve.

List of Pin Plungers

Accessories

Wrenches for Pin Plungers

These dedicated wrenches can mount and remove short-stroke plungers （PSP、 PSP-N、 PSPS、 PSPS-N）
and long-stroke plungers （PLP）from the pin side.

＞＞Wrench for Pin Plunger　PPW

Plunger Holders

Holder for mounting plunger.

＞＞Plunger Holder　PHL

Product Finder

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Advantages of Using Plungers

The spring-loaded reciprocating mechanism of the ball or pin can be easily incorporated in devices and equipment.

Example: Pin plungers

Without a plunger：Each part, including the pin, spring, and spring holder, must be designed separately.

With a plunger：Just mount the plunger.

Examples of Plunger Applications

Die Positioning

Pushing Out Workpieces

Drilled Hole Positioning Jigs

Limit Switchs

Relief Valves

Plunger Load and Stroke

• Min. load (initial load): The load at which the plunger ball or pin starts sinking.
• Max. load: The load at which the plunger ball or pin has sunk completely.
• Stroke: The length at which the ball or pin can sink into the main body.
• The plunger load changes in a linear manner between the min. and max.
  The plunger spring constant K can be computed in the following formula:

• The load F1 at which the ball or pin retracts as far as S1 can be found with the following formula:

Additional Services

Special Products

We design and manufacture plungers with optimal specifications for various conditions of use, including shape, dimensions, load, and material.
Please specify the following conditions when you contact us.

• Type: Ball type or pin type (for the ball type, let us know if you use a spacer or not)
• Shape/Dimensions: Nominal diameter of thread, screw pitch, thread length, ball or pin diameter, stroke, and overall length
• Load: Min. load (initial load)/Max. load
• Material/Finish: Main unit, ball or pin, spring
• Vibration Resistant Treatment: Required/Not required
• Operating Conditions: Temperature, atmosphere, service life, etc.

Vibration Resistance

Anti-loosening treatments for screws are available. These are beneficial for applications requiring anti-loosening screw operations or sealing. Our anti-loosening treatments save you the trouble of applying adhesive or sealing tape.

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Cleanroom Services

We can wash and pack your products in a cleanroom. This is suggested for products used in FPD production devices, semiconductor manufacturing devices, medical equipment, food and beverage machinery and even products that will be used in cleanrooms.

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Description of Mechanical Components for Engineers