Spring Plungers

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SPRING PLUNGERS

Components used to exert pressure on a part or system, either to position, eject or secure. Have different materials at the nose (tip), such as resins or steel.

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Applications

The versatility and ability of spring-loaded clamps to provide clamping, positioning and motion control make them valuable devices in a variety of industries, here are a few examples:

Food and beverage: Used in the automation of packaging, labeling, handling and conveying processes. Used for holding and positioning containers, lids, labels and other elements related to food and beverage packaging.
Pharmaceutical: Used in the automation of the manufacturing of medicines and pharmaceutical products. Used for fastening and positioning components, such as caps, labels, among others.

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Example No.000006

The assembly shown corresponds to a clamp
mechanism.

In this example it is required to hold a delicate part in
place in order to weld additional fittings, a springloaded
clamp is used for light load and not to cause
any damage to the part.

Types and Functions

The functions listed are not limited to these components and can be applied to other oppressor models as well.

In the automation industry, spring-loaded clamps are used for different functions, mainly related to the handling and clamping of parts or components. Here are the most common applications:

Indexing and positioning: Used to move and position objects accurately and repeatably on a production line. Ensure that parts are placed in the correct position for the next manufacturing process.
Part feeders: Used to supply parts or components to workstations in an automated production line in an orderly and sequential manner. Provide controlled and constant feeding of parts to ensure efficient production.
Workholding: Used to firmly clamp parts during machining, welding, assembly or other operations. Provide a constant and secure clamping force, holding parts in place during the process.
Quick tool change: In applications where tools or accessories need to be changed quickly on a machine, spring loaded clamps can be used to quickly and securely clamp and release tools. This allows for reduced downtime and increased production efficiency.
Motion control: Spring-loaded clamps are also used to control linear or rotary motion in automation systems. Provide clamping forces or resistance to control motion and prevent unwanted vibration or unwanted movement.