Vlier SSPH48B Threaded Spring Plunger 6-32 Stainless Steel

Product Description

The VLIER SSPH48B is a standard threaded spring plunger designed for precision indexing, positioning, and light-duty detent applications in mechanical assemblies. It features a 6-32 thread size with a 17/32 inch thread length and a stainless steel body and nose. The plunger diameter ranges from 0.044 to 0.045 inches with a 1/16 inch projection. Initial end force is 1.0 pound and final end force is 1.6 pounds, making it well suited for applications requiring consistent, repeatable spring-loaded engagement. Licensed machinists, tool and die makers, and mechanical assembly technicians are the typical installers of this component.

This spring plunger is used in jigs, fixtures, tooling plates, and light mechanical assemblies where controlled detent force is needed to hold or index a component in position. The compact 6-32 threaded body allows installation into tapped holes in metal or rigid plastic panels. It is appropriate for both original equipment manufacturing and maintenance or repair applications in industrial and precision mechanical environments where a no-locking, stainless steel plunger is required.

Key Features

• 6-32 thread size with 17/32 inch thread length for installation in standard tapped holes
• Stainless steel body and nose for corrosion resistance in demanding environments
• 1/16 inch plunger projection provides controlled, low-profile detent engagement
• Initial end force of 1.0 pound and final end force of 1.6 pounds for consistent indexing performance
• Standard plunger length type with no locking element for straightforward installation and removal
• Hex size of 0.063 inches allows use of a small hex wrench for installation and adjustment

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit component for mechanical assemblies requiring a 6-32 threaded spring plunger with a stainless steel body and standard projection.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by threading the plunger body into a properly tapped 6-32 hole using a hex wrench sized to the 0.063 inch hex. Ensure the mating assembly is de-energized and at rest before installing or replacing spring plungers in active fixtures or tooling. Do not overtighten, as this can compress the spring beyond its design range and reduce detent force consistency. Follow applicable facility or equipment maintenance procedures for any assembly the plunger is integrated into.