Product Announcements:
Ball and Spring Plungers

Ceramic Benefits

• Cleanroom compatibility
• Corrosion resistance
• Electrical insulation
• Easily recyclable
• Longer life than steel/other metals
• Non-magnetic
• Nearly frictionless
• Lower weight than steel
• Non-marking/marring
• High-temperature tolerance
• Enhanced thermal dissipation

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Vlier’s Posi-Hex^TM ceramic ball plungers are an innovative twist on our classic solutions for locating, indexing and positioning. The unique ceramic makeup of this part makes it ideal for extreme environments, standing up to the toughest conditions from deep sea to deep space. Learn how our Posi-Hex^TM ceramic ball plungers can help you meet specific criteria f... Read more...

Coming Soon! Vlier’s NEW Posi-Hex Ceramic Plungers

Our new Posi-Hex Ceramic Ball Plungers are self-contained ball and spring devices for use in indexing, locating or positioning in a variety of applications. Made from alumina oxide, these parts possess unique properties for equipment used in extreme conditions, from deep sea to deep space. The benefits include:

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Designed to position, secure, quick disconnect, index, locate and detent, Vlier knurled press-fit plungers are suited for nearly any application. These parts are designed without a shoulder for easy installation from either end, making them ideal where a threaded plunger is impractical or when threaded adjustments are not required. In addition to saving time and money, they are accurate,... Read more...

Ball and spring plungers, also known as spring-loaded devices, are designed to locate, align, and hold different components in a variety of applications. These devices consist of a narrow body, an internal spring, and a ball or nose. They may also have a knob, button, or lever for hand-operated control. Positioning and locking occur when the force of the spring applies pressure to the ba... Read more...

Innovation is the key to human progress. Even with more than 3,300 parts in our catalog, we never rest on our laurels—we’re consistently working alongside our customers to create new custom-modified parts to meet their specific demands. Whether you need custom modified Vlier parts or a completely new design to meet your application requirements, our engineering team is ready... Read more...

When it comes to manufacturing, two of the primary goals are ease of assembly and efficiency of use, as perfectly embodied by the installation method of our knurled press-fit plungers. Originally designed as a detent mechanism for indexing shell plates, they have since been adopted across industries including automotive, medical, technology and more. Below, we examine how such a small pa... Read more...

Does your product design require a precise alignment for positive locking to secure or position? Our line of quick release devices (QRD)—more specifically, our quick release plunger designs—may be the perfect solution across a wide variety of industries. There are multiple plunger types that fall into this dynamic category, so we’re describing the purposes and strengths... Read more...

A lower back brace is an essential device for treating certain spinal conditions, allowing the spine to heal with limited movement over a period of time. For a brace to have universal appeal, it needs to be an option for people of varying heights and sizes, and also have the ability to easily tighten and loosen required compression. Read more...

How Our Quick Release Device Helped Spectrum Aquatics

When seconds count, like in competitive swimming, there is no room for error. When Spectrum Aquatics, a leading provider of commercial grade pool equipment, encountered an issue with a part in their starting blocks, they turned to Vlier for help.

Starting blocks are raised platforms mounted to pool decks at the en... Read more...