Industrial Automation Magazine India

Cam Action Plungers

Published on : Tuesday 30-11--0001

Indexing plungers are commonly used in applications where there is a predefined stop location; which can easily and accurately be identified and secured simply using an index action plunger. Spring loaded plungers effectively make this process automatic.

The WDS range is available in a number of sizes: end diameter 6mm to 12 mm; outer diameter M16 x 1.5mm or M20 x 1.5mm; bolt length 46mm or 57 mm; protrusion length 10mm or 12mm, and a handle length of 42mm or 52mm. The weight of the units varies with size from 114g to 188g.

The cam action is generated by a collar with an angled free end. In use the handle is turned through 180deg, causing it to ride along the angled collar, moving the plunger which is attached at right angles to the handle laterally to project or retract it from the barrel of the unit. The new cam action plungers, like all the components from WDS are available with next day delivery possible for most of the UK and no minimum order quantity or value required.

For specification, WDS also offer free 2D drawings and 3D CAD models for download on the website, allowing easy decision making for specifiers.

WDS are the UK’s leading manufacturer of standard parts for use in machine build components, standard parts, jigs & fixtures, and consumer products. The range of products available from WDS grows daily and so has the methods available to designers and engineers for identifying, specifying and purchasing any of the 20,000+ parts currently held in stock.

The WDS range covers five main divisions, Standard Parts, Machine Accessories, Spencer Franklin Hydraulic Workholding, Broaching and General & Modular Workholding.

Contact:

WDS Component Parts Limited, UK.

Tel: +44 (0)113 2909852.

Email: [email protected]