Accessories
Closing plugs
The closing plugs close off the counterbores for the fixing screws in the guideway holes flush with the surface of the guideway.
The closing plugs are available in a one-piece or two-piece design and are made from various materials. In addition to the plastic closing plugs, closing plugs made from brass and steel are also available.
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If closing plugs are used in coated guideways, only plastic closing plugs or two-piece brass or steel closing plugs with a clinch ring can be used.
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When fitting the closing plugs, observe the guidelines in the Technical principles.
Plastic closing plugs
Plastic closing plugs are an economical solution and are suitable for most applications, ➤ Figure.
Plastic closing plugs, one-piece
The one-piece closing plugs KA..-TN can be easily fitted with the aid of a hammer and press-in block. The interference between the plug and hole creates a burr that must be removed during fitting. After fitting, a minimal ring gap remains.
Plastic closing plugs with clinch ring
The two-piece closing plugs KA..-TN/A comprise a plastic plug and a plastic clinch ring. The clinch ring ensures secure seating of the closing plug in the counterbore. These closing plugs can also be easily fitted with the aid of a hammer and press-in block. After fitting, a small ring gap remains.
Plastic closing plugs
Brass closing plugs
Brass closing plugs are particularly suitable for conditions involving hot swarf, aggressive media and vibrations. As a result, they are recommended in particular for use in machine tools, ➤ Figure.
Brass closing plugs with shear ring
The brass closing plugs KA..-M with a shear ring can be fitted with the aid of a hammer and press-in block.
It is recommended that brass closing plugs should be fitted using the hydraulic fitting device MVH.
During fitting, the shear ring is sheared off, leaving a ring-shaped burr that must be removed. A minimal ring gap remains.
After fitting, the top surfaces of the plugs must be smoothed off using an oilstone.
Brass closing plugs, conical
The brass conical closing plugs KA..-M-konisch offer very high retaining force and must be fitted using the hydraulic fitting device MVH. They close off the surface tightly and flush, leaving no ring gap.
After fitting, the top surfaces of the plugs must be smoothed off using an oilstone.
Brass closing plugs with clinch ring
The two-piece closing plugs KA..-M/A comprise a brass plug and a plastic clinch ring. The clinch ring ensures secure seating of the closing plug in the counterbore.
The closing plugs can be easily fitted with the aid of a hammer and press-in block. After fitting, a small ring gap remains. The top surfaces of the plugs do not require further processing.
Brass closing plugs
Steel closing plugs
Steel closing plugs are suitable, due to their robustness, for applications that involve special requirements in terms of the environmental conditions, ➤ Figure.
Steel closing plugs with clinch ring
The two-piece closing plugs KA..-ST/A comprise a steel plug and an aluminium clinch ring. The clinch ring ensures secure seating of the closing plug in the counterbore. The closing plugs must be fitted using the hydraulic fitting device MVH. After fitting, a minimal ring gap remains.
The top surfaces of the plugs must be smoothed off using an oilstone.
Steel closing plug
