Gibraltar SSW10-4SL-G Threaded Spring Plunger 1/4-20

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR SSW10-4SL-G is a stubby threaded spring plunger designed for positioning, indexing, and light-duty locking applications in mechanical assemblies. Built with a stainless steel body and stainless steel nose, this plunger offers corrosion resistance suited for demanding environments. It features a 1/4-20 thread with a 0.531-inch thread length and delivers an initial end force of 1 pound and a final end force of 3.5 pounds. The stubby profile keeps the installed footprint minimal while maintaining reliable spring-loaded engagement. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and assembly professionals install this type of component in jigs, fixtures, and equipment enclosures where repeatable part registration is required.

This spring plunger is appropriate for use in light industrial and precision mechanical applications. Its stubby plunger length type makes it well-suited for installations where clearance behind the mounting surface is limited. The 1/4-20 thread is a common standard size, making it compatible with a wide range of tapped bores in metal and engineered plastic assemblies. Typical applications include machine tool fixtures, panel assemblies, and equipment housings where a spring-loaded detent or positioning stop is needed without a locking element.

Key Features

• Stainless steel body and nose for corrosion resistance in harsh or washdown environments
• Stubby plunger profile minimizes required clearance depth behind the mounting surface
• 1/4-20 thread size for compatibility with standard tapped bores
• Initial end force of 1 pound and final end force of 3.5 pounds for light-duty positioning
• No locking element — free-spinning installation for straightforward thread-in mounting
• Maximum plunger diameter of 0.119 inches and projection of 0.078 inches for compact engagement

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-install threaded spring plunger for assemblies using a standard 1/4-20 tapped bore where a stubby, non-locking stainless steel plunger is specified.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by threading the plunger body into a pre-tapped 1/4-20 bore using a hex key or appropriate driver in the plunger body. Ensure the mating bore is clean and free of debris before installation to avoid thread damage. No locking element is present, so thread-locking compound may be applied if retention under vibration is required. Always verify the plunger projection and force values are appropriate for the specific detent or positioning load before finalizing installation.