Gibraltar 10117P Threaded Ball Plunger 5/8-11 Ss

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR 10117P is a threaded ball plunger designed for use in positioning, indexing, and light-duty detent applications across mechanical assemblies. It features a 5/8-11 thread size, a stainless steel body, and a stainless steel ball measuring 0.375 inches in diameter. The body length is 0.9844 inches with a maximum ball reach of 0.096 inches. Initial end force is 9 pounds and final end force is 18 pounds. This type of hardware is installed by machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians working on jigs, fixtures, tooling, and precision mechanical assemblies.

The 10117P is suited for applications requiring repeatable positioning or tactile detent feedback in machined components. Common install scenarios include fixture plates, tooling blocks, sliding mechanisms, and assembly jigs where controlled spring-loaded ball engagement is needed. The stainless steel construction makes it appropriate for environments where corrosion resistance is a factor, including food processing equipment, wet environments, and general industrial settings.

Key Features

• 5/8-11 thread for standard tapped-hole installation
• Stainless steel body and ball for corrosion resistance
• Ball diameter of 0.375 inches with 0.096 inches maximum ball reach
• 9 pound initial end force and 18 pound final end force for controlled detent action
• Body length of 0.9844 inches for compact fitment in tight assemblies
• No locking element — installs and removes with standard tooling

Compatibility

Designed as a standard threaded ball plunger for use in any machined component or fixture accepting a 5/8-11 tapped hole.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a tapped 5/8-11 hole in the mating component. Use appropriate hex wrenches or plunger installation tooling to seat the body without damaging the ball or spring mechanism. Ensure the mating surface or detent groove is dimensioned to match the 0.375 inch ball diameter for proper engagement. De-energize or lock out any machinery before servicing components that include ball plungers.