Carr Lane Mfg. Co.St. Louis, MO
 
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 Ball Plungers
 
Self-contained ball-and-spring device available in many sizes and forces. Available in steel, stainless steel, or Delrin®, all with a stainless steel ball. Locking element holds the unit securely in place after installation (steel and stainless only). Made in USA.
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 Steel Ball Plungers
 
FEATURES: Self-contained ball-and-spring device available in many sizes and forces. Locking element holds the unit securely in place after installation. Install and/or adjust from either end (when using the slot at the ball end, install with a Plunger Wrench to avoid over-compressing the spring). Note: the three smallest sizes have no slot at the ball end. Available in steel or stainless steel.
 
SIZES (STEEL): Available in thread sizes from #4-48 to 5/8-11 (M4 to M12 in metric). Choice of light, medium, or heavy force in most thread sizes.
 
SIZES (STAINLESS): Available in thread sizes from #4-48 to 5/8-11 (M4 to M12 in metric). Choice of light, medium, or heavy force in most thread sizes.
 
MATERIAL (STEEL — USA): Body > 12L14 steel, zinc plated clear chromate, zinc plated yellow chromate, or black oxide finish, depending on the spring force. (300-series stainless on the smallest five sizes). Ball > 440C stainless. Spring > Music wire (302 stainless on the smallest five sizes). Locking element > Nylon 101 (locking patch on small sizes).
 
MATERIAL (STEEL — METRIC): Body > 12L14 steel, zinc plated clear chromate. Ball > 440C stainless. Spring > Music wire. Locking element > Nylon 101 (locking patch on small sizes).
 
MATERIAL (STAINLESS): Body > 300-series stainless. Ball > 440C stainless. Spring > 302 stainless. Locking element > Nylon 101 (locking patch on small sizes).
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 Stainless Steel and Delrin Ball Plungers
 
FEATURES: Available instainless steel or Delrin®, both with a stainless steel ball. Self-contained ball-and-spring device available in many sizes and forces. Locking element holds the unit securely in place after installation. Install and/or adjust from either end (when using the slot at the ball end, install with a Plunger Wrench to avoid over-compressing the spring). Note: the three smallest sizes have no slot at the ball end.
 
SIZES: Available in thread sizes from #4-48 to 5/8-11. Choice of light, medium, or heavy force in most thread sizes.
 
MATERIAL (STAINLESS): Body > 300-series stainless. Ball > 440C stainless. Spring > 302 stainless. Locking element > Nylon 101 (locking patch on small sizes).MATERIAL (DELRIN): Body > Delrin® 500, white, black, or yellow, depending on the spring force (180ºF maximum operating temperature). Ball > 440c stainless. Spring > 302 stainless.
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 PRESS-FIT BALL PLUNGERS, Steel or Stainless Steel
 
Additional Sizes Now Available!
 
FEATURES: Simple, economical ball plunger ideal for installation in softer materials, such as aluminum, wood, or plastic. Use when a threaded hole would be impractical or when adjustment is not required. Sturdy shoulder provides a fixed seating position and positively resists detent force. Installation hole can be counterbored to recess the shoulder. Available in steel or stainless steel.
 
SIZES: Available in six body sizes from 1/8" diameter to 1/2" diameter. Choice of light or heavy force in each size.
 
MATERIAL (STEEL): Body > 12L14 steel, black oxide finish. Ball > 440C stainless. Spring > Music wire.
 
MATERIAL (STAINLESS): Body > 300-series stainless. Ball > 440C stainless. Spring > 302 stainless.
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 PRESS-FIT BALL PLUNGERS, Steel or Stainless Steel, Both With Delrin Ball
 
Additional Sizes and Delrin Balls
Now Available!
 
FEATURES: Simple, economical ball plunger ideal for installation in softer materials, such as aluminum, wood, or plastic. Use when a threaded hole would be impractical or when adjustment is not required. Sturdy shoulder provides a fixed seating position and positively resists detent force. Installation hole can be counterbored to recess the shoulder. Available in steel or stainless steel.
 
SIZES: Available in six body sizes from 1/8" diameter to 1/2" diameter. Choice of light or heavy force in each size.
 
MATERIAL (STEEL): Body > 12L14 steel, black oxide finish. Ball > White Delrin 500. Spring > Music wire.
 
MATERIAL (STAINLESS): Body > 300-series stainless. Ball > White Delrin 500. Spring > 302 stainless.
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 BALL DETENTS
 
FEATURES: Press-in receptacle that provides a perfect mating hole for a Ball Plunger. Hole has a 90° point for smooth detent action and reliable retention. These hardened Ball Detents resist side loads to prevent wear to the parent material.
 
SIZES: Available in sizes to fit all Ball Plungers, from #4-48 to 5/8-11 (M4 to M12 in metric).
 
MATERIAL: 440C stainless, heat treated.
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 PLUNGER WRENCHES
 
FEATURES: Handy tool to speed up installation of Ball Plungers or Spring Plungers. Much better than using a screwdriver on the ball/nose end, because the clearance hole in the center prevents over-compressing the plunger's internal spring.
 
SIZES: Available in sizes to fit all Ball Plungers and Spring Plungers, from #4-48 to 1-8 (M4 to M12 in metric).
 
MATERIAL: Steel.
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