Index Plunger (Knobless) (NDX-N)

Caution
Product Description
The operating part can be operated remotely by screw connection. Available in steel and stainless steel.
[Features]
· Hand-operated spring plungers. The nose is easily retracted by pulling on the knob. By releasing the knob, the built-in spring returns the nose to its original position.
· The operating threads can be connected for remote operation, etc.
Index Plunger Specifications

External appearance of NDX-N (steel, single nut)

External appearance of NDX-WN-SUS (SUS, double nut)
| Type | Main Body | Coil Spring | Nose |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDX-N NDX-WN | SUM22L Black oxide coating | SUS302WPA | SUM22L HRC58 to 62 |
| NDX-N-SUS NDX-WN-SUS | SUS303 | SUS420 HRC53 to 55 | |
| NDX-AN-SUS NDX-AWN-SUS | SUS303 |
Index Plunger Dimensions

NDX-N/NDX-N-SUS/NDX-AN-SUS (single nut)

NDX-WN/NDX-WN-SUS/NDX-AWN-SUS (double nut)
| Size | d (-0.02) (-0.04) | S | M | L1 | A | M1 | L | W1 | T1 | W | T | B | Load (N) Min To Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDX-N NDX-WN NDX-N-SUS NDX-WN-SUS NDX-AN-SUS NDX-AWN-SUS | 8 | 4 | 4 | M8 × 1 | 15 | 1 | M3 × 0.5 | 32 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 6 to 12 |
| 10 | 5 | 5 | M10 × 1 | 17 | 1.3 | M4 × 0.7 | 37 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 5 to 12 | ||
| 12 | 6 | 6 | M12 × 1.5 | 20 | 1.8 | M6 × 1 | 42 | 14 | 8 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 6 to 14 | |
| 16 | 8 | 8 | M16 × 1.5 | 26 | 2.3 | M8 × 1.25 | 56 | 19 | 10 | 24 | 8 | 15 to 35 | ||
| 20 | 10 | 10 | M20 × 1.5 | 28 | 2.8 | 62 | 22 | 12 | 30 | 10 | 15 to 34 | |||
Index Plunger Features

A hand-operated index plunger. The nose retraction position is easily set and released by pulling the threaded portion. When released, the built-in spring returns the nose to its original position.
Threaded portion can be used to connect control units for remote operation, etc.
Index Plunger Nose Mechanical Strength Table
| Size | Allowable Shear Force (N) | |
|---|---|---|
| NDX-N NDX-WN NDX-N-SUS NDX-WN-SUS NDX-AN-SUS NDX-AWN-SUS | 8 | 377 |
| 10 | 589 | |
| 12 | 848 | |
| 16 | 1,507 | |
| 20 | 2,355 | |
Index Plunger Usage Examples / Procedures

Effective positioning by the nose.

When pulling the threaded portion the nose retracts.
Notes
If screwing the index plunger completely into the plate, chamfer the tapped hole on the plate side.
| Size | Recommended Chamfer Size | |
|---|---|---|
| NDX-N NDX-WN NDX-N-SUS NDX-WN-SUS NDX-AN-SUS NDX-AWN-SUS | 8 | 60° chamfering, depth 2.5 |
| 10 | ||
| 12 | 60° chamfering, depth 3.5 | |
| 16 | ||
| 20 | ||