1. Catalogs
  2. SOUTHCO
  3. 56 Spring Loaded Plunger
video corpo

56 Spring Loaded Plunger

56 Spring Loaded Plunger

56 Spring Loaded Plunger

Product catalog summary
Overview: This document outlines the specifications and installation guidelines for Southco's 56 Spring-Loaded Plunger, available in flare-in, press-in, and thread-in styles. These plungers facilitate the positioning of sliding components, quick-release hinges, and easy installation and removal of components.
Material and Finish: The plungers are constructed from materials such as zinc-plated steel, aluminum, PC/ABS (UL94-V0 Rated), and passivated 300 series stainless steel, ensuring durability and compliance with safety standards.
Installation Notes: Installation requires specific force based on plunger size and panel material. For flare-in styles, approximately 2,500 N is needed for large and small sizes, and 2,000 N for mini sizes. A solid back-up tool is crucial for proper installation.
Color Specification: The prism knob color can be customized by altering the last three digits of the part number, with options including black, blue, red, and green.
Applications: These plungers are ideal for retractable hinges, positioning, secondary catches, and quick installations, available in miniature, small, and large sizes to suit various applications.
Installation Guidelines: Successful installation depends on panel material hardness, correct hole diameter, and proper force application. The document stresses not exceeding recommended hardness and ensuring sharp hole edges.
Key Parameters: Detailed tables provide dimensions and part numbers for different styles and sizes, aiding in precise selection and application.
Best Practices: Installations should occur post-panel plating or finishing, with hole diameters meeting specifications before finishing. Avoid over-installation to maintain retention strength.
See more

Catalog excerpts

56 Spring Loaded Plunger-1

Flare-in style – Miniature, Small and Large • Simplified positioning of sliding components • Quick-release hinge for removable door • Fast installation and removal of components • esignate access with D color Retractable Hinge Positioning / Secondary Catch Flare-in style Bright - Miniature and Small Material and Finish End cap: Steel, zinc plated, chromate, plus sealer Ferrule: Aluminum, natural Stud: Steel, hardened, zinc plated, chromate, plus sealer Prism - Miniature and Small Quick Installation Prism - Large Knob: (Prism plungers only) PC/ABS, UL94-V0 Rated Ferrule H-2 Spring: 300 series stainless steel, passivated Installation Notes Press with approximately 2,500 N (562 lbf) (Large and Small), 2,000 N (450 lbf) (Mini) until ferrule is flared into the countersink in the panel. A solid back-up tool must be used for proper installation Outer panel ACTUAL SIZE 000 Black (shown in table) Install Tool Flaring Tool Smooth back-up surface Your color contact Southco Inner panel or frame 102 (4.00) Outer Panel Part number: Thickness 47-110 (Miniature) A 56-7-TOOL (Large and Small) A Min. Part Number See table Specifying Prism Color To indicate color, change the last three digits of the part number. Example: 56-161-000, black 56-161-013, red Knob Style Prism Mini Flaring tool Part Number Dimensions in millimeters (inch) unless otherwise stated

 Open the catalog to page 1
56 Spring Loaded Plunger-2

Press-in style – Miniature, Small and Large Press-In Style Prism - Miniature and Small Prism Knob Bright Miniature and Small Prism - Large End cap: Steel, zinc plated, chromate, plus sealer • Simplified positioning of sliding components • Quick-release hinge for removable door • Fast installation and removal of components • Designate access with color Ferrule and stud: Steel, (Large and Small hardened), zinc plated, chromate plus sealer Knob: (Prism plungers only) PC/ABS, black, UL94-V0 Rated Spring: 300 series stainless steel, passivated ØR Smooth faced punch Edge of hole must be sharp Outer...

 Open the catalog to page 2
56 Spring Loaded Plunger-3

Lever Actuated · Press-in and Flare-in Styles · Small Size • Simplified positioning of sliding components • uick-release lever for Q fast installation and removal of components • esignate access with D color Material and Finish Press-in Style Installation: 1. Prepare hole in panel. 2. lace plunger (in unfastened P orientation) into hole. 3. rovide solid back-up under ppanel P using installation tool press ferrule until collar is firmly against panel Installation tool southco part number 56-4-tool Stud: Steel, hardened, zinc plated, chromate plus sealer Ferrule: Steel, zinc plated, chromate plus...

 Open the catalog to page 3
56 Spring Loaded Plunger-4

Lever Actuated · Thread-in Style · Small Size Thread-in Style • implified positioning of S sliding components • uick-release lever for Q fast installation and removal of components • esignate access with D color Installation Panel Material and Finish Stud: Steel, hardened, zinc plated, chromate plus sealer Ferrule and Sleeve: Steel, zinc plated, chromate plus sealer Spring and Rivet: 300 series stainless steel, passivated Lever: Glass-filled nylon, UL94-V0 Rated Washer: PC/ABS, UL94-V0 Rated Part Number Installation tool Sleeve tighten with open-end wrench Tool Part Number 56-0-22041-04 Dimensions...

 Open the catalog to page 4
56 Spring Loaded Plunger-5

Thread-in style - Miniature, Small and Large • Simplified positioning of sliding components • Quick-release hinge for removable door • Fast installation and removal of components • Designate access with color Thread-in Style Prism - Miniature and Small Prism - Large Bright Steel Knob ØE Stud: Steel, hardened, zinc plated, chromate plus sealer Your color contact Southco Part Number Knob assembly Tool Part Number Sleeve tighten with open-end wrench Knob Style Hole prep Installation tool Sleeve Panel thickness Part Number To indicate color, change the last three digits of the part number. Example:...

 Open the catalog to page 5
56 Spring Loaded Plunger-6

Installation Guidelines for SOUTHCO® Self-Clinching products Self-clinching product installation is offered on these SOUTHCO® products, making them easy-to-use captive panel fasteners: Ferrule Punch side of panel • Captive Screwsmoves into that Material • Receptaclesgroove Quarter-turn Fasteners thickness for side • ReceptaclesPanel Fast-lead Thread ScrewsDiepanel for Mounting hole of Mounting hole diameter Panel edge • Spring-loaded Plungers • Captive Nuts • Threaded Inserts When pressed into a properly prepared hole, self-clinching captive fasteners cold-flow (move) the panel material into...

 Open the catalog to page 6
*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.