Gibraltar 10626SS Press Fit Ball Plunger 0.5 in Stainless

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR 10626SS is a press fit ball plunger designed for use in mechanical positioning, indexing, and detent applications. The body is machined from stainless steel for corrosion resistance, while the ball itself is made from Delrin acetal for low friction and smooth operation. The plunger body measures 0.5 inches in diameter and 1.218 inches in length. Initial end force is 4 pounds and final end force is 9 pounds, making it well suited for light-duty positioning tasks that require consistent, repeatable detent action. This part weighs approximately 0.04 pounds. It is typically installed by machinists, tool-and-die technicians, or maintenance mechanics working on fixtures, jigs, and machine assemblies.

Press fit ball plungers of this type are used across a range of industrial and trade applications including fixture tooling, pneumatic and hydraulic panel assemblies, sheet metal fabrication equipment, and general mechanical assemblies where a spring-loaded detent is needed. The stainless steel body makes this plunger appropriate for environments where moisture, mild chemicals, or washdown conditions are present. With no flange and no locking element, this is a straightforward press-in installation into a pre-drilled through-hole or blind bore.

Key Features

• Stainless steel body provides corrosion resistance in wet or harsh environments
• Delrin acetal ball delivers low-friction, smooth detent engagement
• 4 pound initial end force and 9 pound final end force for light-duty positioning
• 0.438 inch ball diameter with a maximum ball reach of 0.161 inches
• No flange and no locking element for a clean, flush press-in installation
• Compact form factor at 0.5 inches diameter and 1.218 inches length

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style or aftermarket replacement press fit ball plunger for mechanical fixtures, jigs, and assemblies requiring a 0.5 inch body diameter press-fit detent component.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by pressing the plunger body into a matched-diameter through-hole or blind bore using an arbor press or similar controlled-force tool. Ensure the bore is clean, within tolerance, and free of burrs before pressing to avoid damaging the stainless steel body. No adhesive or thread engagement is required. Always de-energize or lock out any associated machinery before servicing or replacing detent plungers in live assemblies.