Ball & Pin Plungers
Ball and pin plungers are mechanical components used to apply force in a specific direction, often for positioning, indexing, locking, or applying tension in various machinery and equipment.
Ball: A spherical element typically made of steel or another hard material.Body: Usually cylindrical and contains the ball. Made from materials like steel, stainless steel, or plastic.
Spring: Inside the body, it applies pressure to the ball, pushing it outward.
Function:
Ball plungers are used to apply pressure or positioning force. The spring-loaded ball can press against a surface, drop into a hole, or run along a groove to maintain or hold a position.
Common applications include detents, indexing mechanisms, and as pressure applicators in jigs and fixtures.
