Gibraltar SWN10-8BLCZ-G Threaded Ball Plunger 1/2-13

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR SWN10-8BLCZ-G is a threaded ball plunger designed for indexing, positioning, and light detent applications in mechanical assemblies. The plunger features a steel body with a nylon ball and a zinc-plated finish for corrosion resistance. It uses a 1/2-13 thread for straightforward installation into tapped holes. The ball diameter measures 0.281 inches with a maximum ball reach of 0.072 inches, an initial end force of 3 pounds, and a final end force of 6 pounds. The body length is 0.75 inches. This component is installed by machinists, maintenance technicians, and mechanical assemblers wherever repeatable positioning or soft detent resistance is required.

This ball plunger is suited for use in jigs, fixtures, tooling, and light-duty machine assemblies where a nylon ball is preferred to protect delicate mating surfaces from marring or scratching. The nylon ball material makes it appropriate for applications requiring non-metallic contact, such as positioning printed circuit boards, plastic components, or finished metal surfaces. The zinc-plated steel body provides durability in typical shop and industrial environments.

Key Features

• 1/2-13 thread size for installation in standard tapped holes
• Nylon ball resists marring on delicate or finished mating surfaces
• Steel body with zinc-plated finish for corrosion resistance
• 0.281-inch ball diameter with 0.072-inch maximum ball reach
• 3-pound initial end force and 6-pound final end force for light detent resistance
• Compact 0.75-inch body length suits tight assembly clearances

Compatibility

Designed as a standard threaded ball plunger for use in any mechanical assembly, fixture, or tooling application requiring a 1/2-13 tapped hole and a nylon-ball detent contact point.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a properly tapped 1/2-13 hole in the mating component. Use standard hand tools to thread the plunger to the appropriate depth to achieve the desired ball preload. Ensure the mating surface is clean and free of debris before assembly. No power source or lockout procedure is required for this mechanical hardware component.