Gibraltar SWPF10-6BLCZ-G Steel Press Fit Ball Plunger

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR SWPF10-6BLCZ-G is a press fit ball plunger designed for light-duty positioning, detenting, and indexing applications in mechanical assemblies. The body is steel with a black finish, and the ball is stainless steel. The body measures 0.375 inches in diameter and 0.0786 inches in length. A flanged design holds the plunger flush and secure in the mating bore without additional fasteners. Initial end force is 2.5 pounds and final end force is 7 pounds, making it suitable for applications that require a light but definite tactile stop. Installed weight is 0.05 pounds per unit.

This ball plunger is used in tooling fixtures, machine guarding assemblies, jigs, and general industrial mechanical assemblies where repeatable positioning or light detent action is needed. The press fit body style allows installation into a drilled or reamed hole without threading, simplifying installation in high-volume or automated assembly environments. The stainless steel ball provides corrosion resistance at the contact surface while the steel body handles structural load from the press fit.

Key Features

• Steel body with black finish and stainless steel ball for corrosion-resistant contact surface
• Flanged design with 0.5 inch flange diameter and 0.078 inch flange thickness for positive seating
• Press fit installation into drilled or reamed holes — no threading required
• Ball diameter of 0.094 inches with maximum ball reach of 0.11 inches
• Initial end force of 2.5 pounds and final end force of 7 pounds
• No locking element — spring-loaded ball only

Compatibility

Designed for use in drilled or reamed bores requiring a 0.375 inch press fit body diameter in standard industrial tooling, fixture, and mechanical assembly applications.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by pressing the plunger body into a properly sized drilled or reamed hole using a press or arbor press — do not hammer directly on the ball or flange face. Verify bore diameter and finish tolerances before installation, as press fit retention depends on interference fit accuracy. No disassembly tools should contact the stainless steel ball. Follow applicable facility safety procedures when operating press equipment.