Gibraltar SSW10-8-PT-G Threaded Spring Plunger 1/2-13

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR SSW10-8-PT-G is a threaded spring plunger designed for positioning, locating, and indexing applications in industrial and mechanical assemblies. The body is constructed from stainless steel, offering corrosion resistance in demanding environments. The plunger nose is steel with a 0.248 inch maximum diameter and a 0.25 inch projection. Initial end force is 6.6 pounds and final end force is 17.4 pounds, making it suitable for moderate-load retention and detent applications. A locking element is incorporated into the body to secure the plunger against loosening from vibration. This part is installed by machinists, maintenance technicians, and assembly professionals.

This spring plunger is used in fixtures, jigs, tooling plates, and general mechanical assemblies where repeatable positioning or spring-loaded retention is required. The 1/2-13 thread size and 1-1/4 inch thread length allow installation into standard tapped holes in steel, aluminum, or plastic housings. The standard plunger length type suits a wide range of production and maintenance applications across industrial manufacturing environments.

Key Features

• Stainless steel body provides corrosion resistance in harsh or washdown environments
• Steel nose rated to 0.248 inch maximum plunger diameter with 0.25 inch projection
• 6.6 pound initial end force and 17.4 pound final end force for moderate-load detent duty
• Integrated locking element prevents back-out under vibration
• 1/2-13 thread size with 1-1/4 inch thread length for standard tapped hole installation
• Hex drive feature (0.156 inch hex) allows installation and adjustment with standard hex key

Compatibility

Designed for installation into standard 1/2-13 tapped holes in industrial fixtures, jigs, tooling plates, and mechanical assemblies requiring spring-loaded plunger retention.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or maintenance technicians using a standard hex key sized to the 0.156 inch hex drive. The receiving hole must be tapped to 1/2-13 thread specification and free of debris before installation. Apply appropriate thread-locking compound only if the integrated locking element alone is insufficient for the specific application. Do not overtighten, as this can damage the spring mechanism or strip the threaded body.