Gibraltar 10600 Steel Press Fit Ball Plunger

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR 10600 is a press fit ball plunger designed for positioning, indexing, and detent applications in mechanical assemblies. The body is machined from steel with a black finish and measures 0.125 inches in diameter and 0.284 inches in length. A stainless steel ball with a 0.312 inch diameter extends up to 0.035 inches beyond the body at full reach. Initial end force is 0.5 pounds and final end force is 1.0 pound, making it suited for light-duty detent and locating functions. Machinists, tool and die technicians, and assembly technicians typically install this component.

This ball plunger is used in precision mechanical assemblies where repeatable positioning or light retention is required. The press fit body style allows installation directly into a drilled hole without threading, simplifying installation in fixtures, jigs, tooling plates, and sheet metal assemblies. Its compact 0.125 inch body diameter suits tight-clearance designs where space is limited. The purple color code aids in quick field identification when multiple plunger sizes are present in a shop or kit.

Key Features

• Steel body with black finish for corrosion resistance in general shop environments
• Stainless steel ball for improved wear and corrosion resistance at the contact point
• Press fit installation — no threading required, installs into a standard drilled hole
• 0.035 inch maximum ball reach provides controlled detent engagement
• Light-duty force range: 0.5 lb initial force to 1.0 lb final force
• Purple color code for quick size identification in multi-plunger applications

Compatibility

Designed as a press fit ball plunger for use in drilled holes in mechanical fixtures, jigs, tooling plates, and general industrial assemblies requiring a 0.125 inch body diameter.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by pressing the body into a properly sized drilled hole using a press or arbor press — do not hammer directly on the ball. Verify hole diameter and depth match the body dimensions before pressing to avoid deforming the body or damaging the seating surface. Consult applicable engineering or fixture drawings for hole tolerances prior to installation.