Timing delay

Hi, I am looking for a small timing delay circuit. When the input is triggered i need the output to stay on for a certain time(adjustable msec.) then swith off. This is all just low voltage, (ON=+5v, OFF=0v)I am thinking of a 555 timer, any other ideas or how to wire up the 555?
Thanks,.

I haven't used this circuit, but I remember that a "one-shot circuit" can give you a delay time.

I believe this is what you want:

Yuo can get a timing relay

https://www.electro-tech-online.com/custompdfs/2004/12/VTM2.pdf

try their home page

http://relays.tycoelectronics.com/time_delay.asp

its alot simpler to wire up if you have never used a 555 timer before and easier to find any problems or change.