Gibraltar SWN10-2S-G Threaded Spring Plunger 8-36

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR SWN10-2S-G is a stubby threaded spring plunger designed to provide controlled, spring-loaded force in mechanical assemblies, fixtures, and tooling applications. Built with a steel body and a nylon nose, this plunger delivers an initial end force of 1.5 pounds and a final end force of 4.7 pounds. The 8-36 thread allows for precise installation in tapped holes. With a thread length of 0.437 inches and a maximum plunger diameter of 0.07 inches, this compact component is suited for tight-clearance applications where consistent, repeatable positioning or detent action is required. It is installed by machinists, toolmakers, and mechanical assembly technicians.

This spring plunger is used in light-duty indexing, positioning, and detent applications across industrial manufacturing, fixture building, and precision assembly environments. The stubby plunger length type makes it appropriate where minimal projection into an assembly is needed. The nylon nose reduces marring on mating surfaces and minimizes noise in cycling applications. It is commonly installed in jigs, fixtures, automated assembly tools, and machine components where a small-profile, threaded spring element is required.

Key Features

• Steel body construction for durability in industrial assembly environments
• Nylon nose reduces surface marring and dampens contact noise
• Stubby plunger profile suited for tight-clearance installations
• 1.5 pound initial end force and 4.7 pound final end force for light-duty detent and positioning
• 8-36 thread size for installation in standard tapped holes
• No locking element, allowing straightforward adjustment or removal after installation

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 8-36 threaded spring plunger for use in tapped holes in jigs, fixtures, tooling plates, and mechanical assemblies requiring a stubby-projection, light-force detent element.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by threading the plunger body into a properly tapped 8-36 hole using a screwdriver or appropriate driver tool. Ensure the mating hole is clean and free of debris before installation. Avoid over-torquing, as the steel body can be damaged in shallow-tapped holes. Verify plunger projection and spring force are appropriate for the intended indexing or detent load before finalizing the assembly.