Gibraltar 10607SS Stainless Steel Press Fit Ball Plunger

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR 10607SS is a press fit ball plunger constructed entirely of stainless steel, including both the body and the ball element. Designed for use in positioning, indexing, and light detent applications, this plunger installs by pressing directly into a drilled or reamed hole without threading or additional fasteners. The body measures 0.125 inches in diameter and 0.284 inches in length, making it suited for compact assemblies where space is limited. It delivers an initial end force of 0.75 pounds and a final end force of 2.5 pounds, providing consistent, repeatable spring tension across the ball's travel range. The all-stainless construction resists corrosion in wet or chemically exposed environments.

This ball plunger is appropriate for use in machine tool fixtures, jigs, stamping dies, inspection equipment, and light industrial assemblies where a small, corrosion-resistant detent or positioning element is required. The press fit installation method is common in applications where a flush or minimal-profile body is needed and where the hole tolerance controls retention force. Machinists, tool and die makers, and mechanical assemblers typically install this type of component during fixture or equipment build-out.

Key Features

• Stainless steel body and ball for corrosion resistance in wet or industrial environments
• Press fit installation requires no threading — fits a standard drilled or reamed hole
• 0.156 inch ball diameter with a maximum ball reach of 0.035 inches
• Initial end force of 0.75 pounds and final end force of 2.5 pounds for controlled detent action
• Compact form factor: 0.125 inch body diameter and 0.284 inch body length
• No flange and no locking element — clean, low-profile installation

Compatibility

Designed as a standard press fit ball plunger for use in fixtures, jigs, and mechanical assemblies requiring a 0.125 inch press fit bore.

Installation Notes

Press fit ball plungers are installed by mechanical assemblers or machinists using a press or arbor press into a hole bored to the appropriate tolerance for the body diameter. Ensure the receiving hole is clean, deburred, and held to the correct dimensional tolerance before pressing to avoid damaging the plunger body or reducing retention. Do not hammer the plunger in directly without a proper press fixture, as off-axis force can deform the body.