Ball Plungers

Ball plungers are essential elements in various mechanical and industrial applications, valued for their straightforward design and efficiency in positioning, securing, and holding parts. They come in a range of materials such as steel, stainless steel, and Delrin®, offering versatility to meet diverse operational needs. Ball plungers deliver an ideal balance of reliability, precision, and durability for your specific requirements.

• Metric and Imperial sizes
• Thread - .1147 - 5/8-11 or M3 - M16
• Standard and Delrin® balls with Steel, Stainless and Delrin® bodies available

Press-fit ball plungers are perfect for use in softer materials like aluminium, wood, or plastic. They are ideal when a threaded hole isn't feasible or when no adjustment is needed. The sturdy shoulder ensures a secure seating position and effectively resists detent force. The installation hole can be counterbored to accommodate the shoulder. They are available in four different versions including steel stainless, steel steal with Delrin ball and stainless steel with Delrin ball

• Steel or Stainless Steel
• Choice of six sizes, two forces and a Stainless Steel or Delrin® Ball

Due to their self-retaining design, these press-fit ball plungers can be easily installed into a standard drilled hole. The slotted end of the thermoplastic body expands to compensate hole tolerances of up to .008" oversize. The sturdy shoulder ensures a secure seating position and effectively resists detent force. The installation hole can be counterbored to accommodate the shoulder. They are available in four sizes, from 3/16 to 1" diameter.

• Available in four sizes
• External Diameter - .188 - .500
• Thermoplastic Body and Stainless Steel Ball

This press-in receptacle creates an ideal mating hole for a Ball Plunger. The 90° point ensures smooth detent action and dependable retention. These hardened receptacles are designed to withstand side loads, preventing wear to the parent material. They are available in sizes to fit all Ball Plungers, ranging from #4-48 to 5/8-11 (M4 to M12 in metric).

• Available in Metric and Imperial 
• Sizes from #4-48 to 5/8-11 (M4 to M12)

An effective tool used during the installation of Ball Plungers or Spring Plungers to make the process more efficient. Preferable to  a screwdriver on the ball/nose end, due to the clearance hole in the centre preventing the over-compression of the plunger's internal spring. Available in sizes to accommodate all Ball Plungers and Spring Plungers from #4-48 to 1"-8 (M4 to M12 in metric).

• Available in metric and Imperial sizing
• Sizes from #4-48 to 1”-8 (M4 to M12 in metric)