Vlier
Vlier Products, a unit of Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry, has been an industry leader for more than 75 years manufacturing spring-loaded devices, quick-release plungers, leveling devices and mechanical components. Customers insist on Vlier for their vast product selection, versatile applications, superior value and performance.
All products in the extensive line are precision-made and a trusted source across aerospace, medical, telecommunications, transportation industries and more. Over the years, constant improvements have been made to better serve the requirements of our customers. Today, we are considered the expert for designs that require positioning, indexing, detenting, holding, ejecting, leveling and support. More than that—our applications engineering staff is trained and ready to provide comprehensive support for all design, installation and application requirements.
Based out of Massachusetts, Vlier calls upon a global distribution network, making the products readily available worldwide. Working smarter and harder for you, and offering more than 3,300 standard and custom solutions in a variety of sizes and materials, Vlier has the right part for your job

Vlier Products Include:
- Spring Loaded Devices
- Quick Release Devices
- Leveling Devices
- Mechanical Components
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Featured Vlier Products
Ceramic ball plungers are self-
contained ball and spring devices, frequently used in indexing, locating, or positioning in a variety of applications. The product design automates and simplifies the assembly process for manufacturers, while the unique ceramic makeup allows engineers to meet extreme tolerances. Features:
- Vlier Posi-Hex installation
- Side-load tolerance
- Controlled end forces
- Impact resistance
Hygienic Series Leveling Mounts
Vulcanized Leveler, Vulcanized Boltdown, Solid Base Leveler, Solid Boldtown Vulcanized Leveler
Vlier’s hygienic stainless mounts adjust to uneven surfaces to level equipment, providing maximum protection from microorganisms. Each product has been certified hygienic to 3-A Sanitary Standards, making these mounts ideal for medical, pharma, and food processing operations.
Features:
- Vulcanized NBR 85 shore rubber pad
- Optional bolt down measure
- Food Grade
- External top gasket, internal bottom gasket
- Stainless steel thread-covering sleeve with a Ra 0.05 metal finish
- Polished and rounded radiuses
- Hygienic sealing system at all thread junctions
- Self-draining profile on all bases
- USDA Equipment Certificate, NSF/ANIS/3-A
- 3-A for Feet
Hex-Head Ball Plungers
Vlier’s hex-head ball plungers are compact units suitable for applications with side loading requirements and are available in either steel or stainless steel design.
Features:
- Side-load tolerant
- Controlled end forces
- Screwdriver installation
- Stainless steel resists corrosion
- Stainless steel withstands high temperatures
- Special hex-head design for fixed installation
- Two installation options with socket or screwdriver
- Three standard spring forces
- Controlled force in compact design
Knurled Press-Fit Plungers
Vlier’s knurled press-fit plungers are easily installed and designed without shoulder for insertion from either end. Ideal where a threaded plunger is impractical or when threaded adjustments are not required.
Features:
- Easy installation
- No thread adjustment
- Stainless steel resists corrosion
- Stainless steel withstands high temperatures
- Steel & stainless steel versions with Delrin Nose
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