Indexing plungers are kinetic, multi-part standard parts for fast, reliable locking of moving parts. No tools are required to operate them. Detent pins, also called indexing plungers, guarantee high holding forces and secure fixation in combination with simple handling. This ensures a simple and at the same time secure process.

Advantages and Services

Various hardware types and materials for selection.

Customized special hardware and sizes are welcomed.

Technical service and consultation are supported.

Advanced production equipment and production technology

Competitive price (factory direct price) with professional service.

Strict quality inspection for both materials and finished products.

Focus on every details throughout service, production, packing and shipment.

Extensive sales network with exporting to more than 30 countries.

Parameters 

Application

The indexing plungers manufactured in a variety of designs and with various features. The optimal detent pin is thus available for every application:

Rotation and swivel limits

Height adjustments

Detachable quick connections from separate components

Hygienic design – use in special environments (food, pharmaceuticals)

Features

An index plunger is a plunger that has a retractable nose. Index plungers were mainly developed to resolve positioning issues of moveable components. Due to it's design the index plunger will help you locating the correct position of your moveable component. There are 2 types of index plungers: spring actuated and hand operated ones. By pulling the handle of the index plunger, the nose is retracted, releasing your component from its position. When moving your component around, the nose of the index plunger will shoot out in the next available location, thus indexing the mount position. The index plunger will then apply a positive locking to your application, by securing your component into place. 

It creates a positive, detachable connection between one stationary and one moving component. It consists of a guide with an internal detent pin or bolt. When the pull button is pulled, the detent pin moves into the guide and makes the previously fixed component movable. After the component has reached its desired position, the user reinserts the pin into a hole in the stationary component to engage the lock.

The shear strength of the locking pin is decisive in determining the strength of the locking device. Depending on the type of the indexing plunger, the user can choose between various operating elements.