Gibraltar SWN10-3BLCZ-G Threaded Ball Plunger 10-32

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR SWN10-3BLCZ-G is a threaded ball plunger designed for indexing, positioning, and light detent applications in mechanical assemblies. It features a 10-32 thread size, a steel body with a zinc-plated finish, and a nylon ball measuring 0.094 inches in diameter. The body length is 0.513 inches with a maximum ball reach of 0.025 inches. Initial end force is 0.5 pounds and final end force is 1.5 pounds. This component is installed by machinists, maintenance technicians, and mechanical assemblers working on fixtures, jigs, and precision positioning mechanisms.

This ball plunger is suited for light-duty positioning and detent applications in industrial and mechanical settings. The nylon ball provides smooth engagement with minimal surface marking, making it appropriate for use against finished or sensitive mating surfaces. The zinc-plated steel body offers corrosion resistance in standard indoor environments. It is commonly threaded into tapped holes in fixtures, tooling plates, slide mechanisms, and equipment housings where repeatable, spring-loaded positioning is required.

Key Features

• 10-32 thread size for straightforward installation into standard tapped holes
• Steel body construction with zinc-plated finish for corrosion resistance
• Nylon ball minimizes marking or damage to mating surfaces
• 0.5 pound initial end force and 1.5 pound final end force for light detent applications
• Compact body length of 0.513 inches with 0.025 inches maximum ball reach
• No locking element — installs and adjusts with standard tooling

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 10-32 threaded ball plunger suitable for tapped holes in fixtures, jigs, tooling plates, and mechanical assemblies requiring light-duty spring-loaded positioning.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by threading the plunger body into a pre-tapped 10-32 hole using an appropriate wrench or driver on the body flats. Ensure the mating surface or detent geometry is compatible with the nylon ball and the specified force range before installation. Do not exceed the rated end force by over-compressing the ball travel, as this may damage the nylon ball or the mating surface.