Gibraltar SWN10-3FS-G Threaded Spring Plunger 10-32

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR SWN10-3FS-G is a short-body threaded spring plunger designed to provide controlled, spring-loaded positioning, indexing, and light-duty retention in mechanical assemblies. The plunger features a 10-32 thread with a 9/16 inch thread length and a maximum plunger diameter of 0.093 inches. The nose is machined from Delrin, which offers low friction and resistance to wear against mating surfaces. The steel body provides structural durability in typical industrial and mechanical service environments. This plunger delivers 0.5 pounds of initial end force and 5 pounds of final end force, making it suitable for applications requiring a defined snap or detent feel. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and mechanical assembly professionals install this type of component.

The SWN10-3FS-G is used in light mechanical assemblies where a recessed, spring-loaded plunger is needed to index, locate, or retain a moving part. Typical installations include fixture plates, jigs, sliding panels, drawer mechanisms, and tooling components where the 1/8 inch projection and 10-32 threaded body allow straightforward installation into a tapped hole. This is a short-length plunger variant, suited for applications with limited depth in the threaded bore. It does not include a locking element, so installation relies solely on thread engagement for retention of the plunger body.

Key Features

• 10-32 thread size with 9/16 inch thread length for installation in standard tapped holes
• Short plunger length configuration for use in shallow-bore applications
• Delrin nose material provides low-friction contact and resists wear on mating surfaces
• Steel body construction for durability in mechanical assemblies
• 0.093 inch maximum plunger diameter with 1/8 inch projection
• 0.5 pound initial end force and 5 pound final end force for light detent and indexing applications

Compatibility

Designed for installation in any tapped 10-32 hole requiring a short-body spring plunger with a Delrin nose. No locking element is present, so fitment depends on standard thread engagement with the receiving bore.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a properly tapped 10-32 hole of sufficient depth to accept the 9/16 inch thread length. Use an appropriate hex key or driver per the drive style of the plunger body and torque to the assembly specification for the receiving material. Ensure the plunger bore is clean and free of chips or debris before installation. Do not overtighten, as the steel body threading into softer materials such as aluminum can result in thread damage.