Gibraltar 10117 Threaded Ball Plunger 5/8-11 Stainless Steel

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR 10117 is a threaded ball plunger designed for indexing, positioning, and light-duty detent applications in mechanical assemblies. It features a 5/8-11 thread, a stainless steel body, and a stainless steel ball measuring 0.375 inches in diameter. The body length is 63/64 inches (0.9844 inches), and the maximum ball reach is 0.096 inches. Initial end force is 9 pounds and final end force is 18 pounds. A locking element is included to secure the plunger in place once set. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and mechanical assemblers are the typical installers for this type of hardware.

This ball plunger is suited for use in jigs, fixtures, machine tool components, and precision mechanical assemblies where repeatable positioning or light spring-loaded detent action is required. The stainless steel construction makes it appropriate for environments where corrosion resistance is a consideration, such as food processing equipment, wet environments, or applications exposed to cutting fluids. The 5/8-11 thread size fits standard tapped holes of that specification.

Key Features

• 5/8-11 thread size for installation into standard tapped holes
• Stainless steel body and stainless steel ball for corrosion resistance
• Ball diameter of 0.375 inches with a maximum ball reach of 0.096 inches
• 9-pound initial end force and 18-pound final end force for consistent detent action
• Integrated locking element to lock plunger position after adjustment
• Compact body length of 63/64 inches suits space-constrained assemblies

Compatibility

Designed as a standard threaded ball plunger for use in any mechanical assembly or fixture with a 5/8-11 tapped hole requiring spring-loaded ball detent or positioning function.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a tapped 5/8-11 hole in the mating component. Use appropriate thread engagement depth to avoid bottoming out the body before the ball is properly seated. The locking element should be engaged after final positioning adjustment to prevent loosening from vibration. Follow applicable machinery safety procedures and power down or de-energize any equipment before servicing assemblies containing this plunger.