The View From Vlier: Our Blog

Our team of highly skilled engineers is available to jump in to meet your needs for prototype designs of custom component hardware, production builds or quick-turn deliveries.

When it comes to protecting your high-precision equipment, no vibration is good vibration.

Our ceramic ball plungers offer outstanding durability, enhanced corrosion resistance and excellent electrical insulation.

Watch this video to discover why global industries rely on this uniquely durable product to get the most extreme jobs done.

From the beginning of our company’s history, we have leveraged our American ingenuity and created useful and important parts for many industries.

Amid mounting supply chain struggles, we continued providing for our customers. The secret to our success? A commitment to creative thinking and advanced planning.

Even with more than 3,300 parts in our catalog, we never rest on our laurels—we frequently work alongside our customers to create new custom modified parts to meet their specific demands.

For more than 75 years, Vlier has pushed the envelope on what’s possible in the precision engineering space, building an extensive catalog of over 3,300 standard parts and a reputation for the manufacturing of high-quality custom products.

With the ability to provide positive locking until release through a standard push button, our Vlier Ball Lock Pins are suitable for a wide range of applications in industries such as manufacturing, medical, automotive, marine and more. In this blog, we can help you choose the right lock pin for your specific application.