Ball plungers

Ball plungers are mechanical components designed for quick and reliable locking or positioning of parts. They feature a ball bearing that moves within a housing, engaging with a corresponding detent or recess to keep the plunger in place until manually released. These components are widely used in industrial machinery, jigs, fixtures, and tool holding devices, providing an easy solution for indexing, detents, or locking mechanisms. They are also used in applications that require temporary hold or precise alignment of moving parts. Ball plungers are manufactured according to standards such as ISO 14585 for tolerances and ISO 2768 for general tolerances, ensuring proper performance, material strength, and durability in various applications. Well-known manufacturers like Norelem, Kipp and JW Winco, along with other leading manufacturers, offer their 3D CAD models on 3Dfindit, including ball plungers.