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110 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK WHEN YOU’RE READY TO PUT IT TOGETHER... MORTON HAS WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR Since Morton Machine Works’ humble beginnings in Ferndale, Michigan nearly 70 years ago, a lot has changed in the metalworking business. One thing that hasn’t changed over the years is the value of hardworking, skilled employees to a business. Morton recognizes that its company’s success and achievements are directly due to two important things… employees who care about the work they do and the support of their customers. Transition and growth have brought Morton to its current location in Central Pennsylvania. Two production facilities in Elizabethville and Millersburg, PA, provide over 37,000 square feet to produce components and fasteners in a very economical way. Their commitment to quality is reflected in their continuing improvement Morton Machine Works 125 Gearhart Street . Millersburg, PA 17061 Tel: 1-800-441-2751 Fax: 717-692-2120 Email: sales@mortonmachine.com www.mortonmachine.com system certified to ISO9001:2008 standards. Morton has invested in making sure that its “fill rate” from stock is the highest in the component industry. In addition to on the shelf standard components, turn-around time on blueprint specials can be as fast as two weeks. Sales engineers are able to work with your custom prints to provide quotes that are both accurate and timely. Morton Machine Works has developed a reputation within the component industry as the leader in hard to find stainless steel components. Many of their standard parts are also available in 303, 304, or 316 stainless steel ….from stock. Morton offers a full selection of ball plungers and spring plungers manufactured from steel, stainless steel, brass, and nylon. Most spring loaded devices are available in inch and metric sizes with both screw driver slots and hex drive sockets. There are many variables to consider when choosing a spring loaded device. The material used for the threaded body, nose material, internal spring tension, and the end drive mechanism are all options that must be considered when designing spring loaded plungers. Morton is also well known as a leading supplier of Adjustable Clamping Levers. These adjustable handles have an internal ratchet system that make them perfect for applications in confined clamping areas or when specific handle location is critical. Adjustable Clamping Levers are manufactured in two styles - with internal threads or with a projected screw. The handles are available in steel, stainless steel, and plastic. The internal threads and projecting screw are made from steel and stainless steel and offered in most inch and metric sizes. These clamping levers, also commonly referred to as Adjustable Handles, are used widely on original equipment and on common work holding applications. They are also a great solution for elbow joints where handle positioning is important. The handle design provides increased clamping torque as compared to common hand knobs or fixture nuts.

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