
Hygienic index plungers with USIT® 316 Stainless Steel
Material
Body - Stainless Steel 1.4404, Bright.
Indexing Pin - Stainless Steel 1.4404, Not Hardended, Bright
Seal - 75 EPDM 295 (Black)/75 Fluoroprene® XP (Blue).
Notes:
Hygienic conform design.
Stainless steel 1.4404.
Suitable for CIP/SIP cleaning.
Resistant to polar and non-polar media as well as aromatic substances.
Certified according to DGUV test.
Temperature range:
75 EPDM 295 (Black) : -40 °C to 150 °C.
75 Fluoroprene® XP (blue): -15 °C to 200 °C.
P1= Spring Initial Pressure (kgf)
P2= Spring Final Pressure (kgf)
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What are Hygienic 316 Stainless Steel Mushroom Grip Indexing Plungers with USIT® Seals?
Stainless Steel Hygienic Mushroom Grip Indexing Plungers with USIT® Seals are premium, spring-loaded locating components designed to securely position, lock, or release moving machine parts. Supplied as an all-in-one assembly, this indexing plunger comes pre-packaged with a genuine Hygienic USIT® seal washer to establish an immediate, liquid-tight installation.
An indexing plunger is used where a machine assembly must be held firmly in a defined position and protected against unwanted movement caused by lateral forces. To change positions, the operator simply pulls the ergonomic stainless steel mushroom grip handle to retract the locating pin. Featuring a specialized conical collar, the plunger body is engineered to compress the matching elastomer sealing ring flush against the machinery wall. This creates an absolute cavity-free, dead-space-free connection at the thread entry point, stopping fluid ingress and eliminating areas where dirt or bacteria could accumulate.
Key Features
- All-In-One Hygienic Kit: Supplied complete with a genuine Hygienic USIT® Seal Washer for seamless, tool-free installation.
- Ergonomic Stainless Mushroom Grip: Heavy-duty, solid 316 stainless steel handle provides a comfortable gripping surface for smooth manual pull operations
- Hygienic Conical Collar: Engineered to compress elastomer sealing rings perfectly, eliminating dangerous dead spaces and bacteria traps at the thread entry base.
- Ultra-Smooth Surface Profile: Features a high-gloss polished finish with a surface roughness average below Ra 0.8 µm, making it incredibly difficult for process debris or chemicals to adhere.
- Premium Marine-Grade Steel: Every metal element is forged from robust 316 Stainless Steel (1.4404) to resist pitting from harsh industrial sanitizers.
Certified Seal Material Options:
- 75 EPDM 295 (Black): High-performance synthetic rubber built for temperatures ranging from -40 °C to +150 °C.
- 75 Fluoroprene® XP (Blue): Specialist elastomer offering advanced chemical process resistance and a thermal range of -15 °C to +200 °C.
Industrial Applications
These rapid-positioning sanitary pull pins are purpose-built for cleanrooms, sterile processing lines, and packaging equipment subject to strict sanitary inspection:
- Food, Beverage & Dairy Processing: Adjusting conveyor guide rail settings, sorting lines, and frequent tooling changeover parts.
- Pharmaceutical & Medical Manufacturing: Securing sliding assemblies, cleanroom cabinet panels, and automated product packaging machinery.
- Sanitary Machinery Fabrication: Locking adjustable safety guards, removable machine covers, and sliding equipment frames safely into place.
Alternative Industry Names
- Hygienic Mushroom Knob Indexing Plungers
- Sanitary Spring Plungers / Locating Plungers
- Stainless Steel Positioning Pins with USIT® Seals
- Failsafe Locking Pins / Spring-Loaded Pull Pins
| MATERIAL | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Unit Type | Metric |
| Stock Guaranteed | No |






















