Gibraltar SWN10-3A-G Threaded Spring Plunger 10-32 Steel

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR SWN10-3A-G is a threaded spring plunger designed for indexing, positioning, and light-duty holding applications in mechanical assemblies. The plunger features a steel body with a nylon nose and a standard 10-32 thread, with a thread length of 0.75 inches and a body length of 0.75 inches. The nylon nose provides non-marring contact on finished or sensitive surfaces. Spring force ranges from 1.30 pounds initial end force to 2.70 pounds final end force, making it suitable for controlled, repeatable detent applications. Machinists, toolmakers, and maintenance technicians install this type of component during machine assembly or fixture build-out.

This spring plunger is used in manufacturing fixtures, jigs, tooling plates, and light mechanical assemblies where a repeatable spring-loaded detent or stop point is required. The 10-32 threaded body allows installation into standard tapped holes. The 0.092-inch maximum plunger diameter and 0.125-inch projection make it appropriate for compact assemblies where space is limited. It is sold individually and is a direct-fit replacement for standard 10-32 threaded spring plungers of equivalent geometry.

Key Features

• Steel body construction for durability in mechanical assembly environments
• Nylon nose provides non-marring contact on sensitive or finished surfaces
• 10-32 thread size fits standard tapped holes
• 1.30 pounds initial end force and 2.70 pounds final end force for consistent detent performance
• 0.125-inch plunger projection suits compact, space-limited assemblies
• No locking element — threads directly into tapped hole without thread-lock features

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement for 10-32 threaded spring plungers with a 0.75-inch thread length and 0.125-inch projection in mechanical fixtures, jigs, and light assembly tooling.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by threading the plunger body into a pre-tapped 10-32 hole using an appropriate hex key or screwdriver. De-energize or lock out any associated machinery before installation or removal. Do not overtighten, as the steel body can distort the nylon nose or damage the tapped hole in softer materials. Thread sealant or adhesive may be applied if vibration-resistant retention is required, per the assembly specification.