Gibraltar SWPN-3-G Threaded Spring Plunger 10-32

Product Description

The GIBRALTAR SWPN-3-G is a threaded spring plunger designed for use in positioning, indexing, and light-duty locking applications in industrial and mechanical assemblies. The plunger features a steel body with a phenolic nose and installs into a tapped 10-32 threaded hole. With a thread length of 0.75 inches and a plunger projection of 0.125 inches, this standard-length plunger delivers an initial end force of 2.9 pounds and a final end force of 11.1 pounds. It is installed by machinists, maintenance technicians, and assembly workers in production fixtures, tooling, and mechanical components where repeatable spring-loaded positioning is required.

This spring plunger is suited for light industrial assemblies where a compact, threaded fastener format is needed. The 10-32 thread size makes it compatible with standard tapped holes in machined aluminum, steel, and plastic components. Typical applications include fixture alignment, panel detents, drawer stops, and tooling jigs. The phenolic nose reduces wear on mating surfaces and is appropriate for applications where metal-to-metal contact is undesirable. Sold individually with a minimum order quantity of one.

Key Features

• 10-32 thread size with 0.75 inches thread length for standard tapped-hole installation
• Steel body construction for durability in industrial environments
• Phenolic nose reduces surface wear on mating components
• Initial end force of 2.9 pounds and final end force of 11.1 pounds for consistent spring-loaded engagement
• Standard plunger length type with 0.125 inches projection
• No locking element — installs and adjusts without thread-locking features

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-style threaded spring plunger for use in any application with a tapped 10-32 threaded hole requiring spring-loaded positioning or indexing.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by threading the plunger body into a pre-tapped 10-32 hole using an appropriate screwdriver or hex tool on the body. Ensure the mating hole is clean and free of debris before installation. Because this plunger has no locking element, thread-locking compound may be applied if a fixed installation depth is required. Relieve any spring preload before disassembly to avoid ejecting the plunger tip.