Typically, it is a machine part consisting of a hollow cylinder with an internal compression spring acting on a pin.
Alternatively, it can be made directly into the workpiece by drilling and tapping a hole, then inserting a pin (or ball), spring, and finally a set screw.
Different plungers may require different tools for installation, such as a hex key, socket wrench, or flathead screwdriver.
Some spring plungers are designed to be handled only when assembling or occasionally adjusting equipment.
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