NW Ball Plungers
NW ball plungers—also called spring plungers or detent plungers—are spring-loaded components used to create a repeatable detent, indexing point, or light holding force in fixtures and mechanical assemblies (application dependent). They’re commonly used to locate adjustable parts, provide “click-stop” positioning, and maintain consistent engagement in guards, covers, slides, and modular workholding setups. Because the feel and retention depend heavily on spring force and ball size, ball plungers are typically selected by specification.
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10422 Press Fit Ball Plunger - Stainless Ball, Medium Pressure 0.187 Ball Dia. X End Force: 3.0 Initial x 7.0 Final
SKU: NW-10422
MPN: 10422
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10422A Press Fit Ball Plunger - Stainless Ball, Medium Pressure 0.250 Ball Dia. X End Force: 4.0 Initial x 10.0 Final
SKU: NW-10422A
MPN: 10422A
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10423 Press Fit Ball Plunger - Stainless Ball, Medium Pressure 0.312 Ball Dia. X End Force: 5.0 Initial x 14.0 Final
SKU: NW-10423
MPN: 10423
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10424 Press Fit Ball Plunger - Stainless Ball, Medium Pressure 0.437 Ball Dia. X End Force: 8.0 Initial x 18.0 Final
SKU: NW-10424
MPN: 10424
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10425 Press Fit Ball Plunger - Stainless Ball, Heavy Pressure 0.093 Ball Dia. X End Force: 2.0 Initial x 5.0 Final
SKU: NW-10425
MPN: 10425
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10425A Press Fit Ball Plunger - Stainless Ball, Heavy Pressure 0.125 Body Dia. X End Force: 8.0 Initial x 16.0 Final
SKU: NW-10425A
MPN: 10425A
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10426 Press Fit Ball Plunger - Stainless Ball, Heavy Pressure 0.156 Ball Dia. X End Force: 4.0 Initial x 10.0 Final
SKU: NW-10426
MPN: 10426
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10427 Press Fit Ball Plunger - Stainless Ball, Heavy Pressure 0.187 Ball Dia. X End Force: 6.0 Initial x 13.0 Final
SKU: NW-10427
MPN: 10427
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10427A Press Fit Ball Plunger - Stainless Ball, Heavy Pressure 0.250 Ball Dia. X End Force: 8.0 Initial x 16.0 Final
SKU: NW-10427A
MPN: 10427A
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10428 Press Fit Ball Plunger - Stainless Ball, Heavy Pressure 0.312 Ball Dia. X End Force: 10.0 Initial x 18.0 Final
SKU: NW-10428
MPN: 10428
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10429 Press Fit Ball Plunger - Stainless Ball, Heavy Pressure 0.437 Ball Dia. X End Force: 12.0 Initial x 23.0 Final
SKU: NW-10429
MPN: 10429
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10430 Press Fit Ball Plunger - Stainless Ball, Light Pressure 0.093 Ball Dia. X End Force: 0.5 Initial x 1.0 Final
SKU: NW-10430
MPN: 10430
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10430A Press Fit Ball Plunger - Stainless Ball, Light Pressure 0.125 Ball Dia. x End Force: 0.75 Initial x 2.0 Final
SKU: NW-10430A
MPN: 10430A
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10431 Press Fit Ball Plunger - Stainless Ball, Light Pressure 0.156 Ball Dia. x End Force: 1.0 Initial x 2.5 Final
SKU: NW-10431
MPN: 10431
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10432 Press Fit Ball Plunger - Stainless Ball, Light Pressure 0.187 Ball Dia. X End Force: 1.5 Initial x 3.5 Final
SKU: NW-10432
MPN: 10432
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10432A Press Fit Ball Plunger - Stainless Ball, Light Pressure 0.250 Ball Dia. X End Force: 2.0 Initial x 5.0 Final
SKU: NW-10432A
MPN: 10432A
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10433 Press Fit Ball Plunger - Stainless Ball, Light Pressure 0.312 Ball Dia. X End Force: 2.5 Initial x 7.0 Final
SKU: NW-10433
MPN: 10433
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10434 Press Fit Ball Plunger - Stainless Ball, Light Pressure 0.437 Ball Dia. X End Force: 4.0 Initial x 9.0 Final
SKU: NW-10434
MPN: 10434
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10440 Press Fit Ball Plunger - Delrin Ball, Medium Pressure 0.093 Ball Dia. X End Force: 0.75 Initial x 2.5 Final
SKU: NW-10440
MPN: 10440
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10440A Press Fit Ball Plunger - Stainless Ball, Medium Pressure 0.125 Body Dia. X End Force: 1.5 Initial x 3.5 Final
SKU: NW-10440A
MPN: 10440A
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10441 Press Fit Ball Plunger - Delrin Ball, Medium Pressure 0.156 Ball Dia. X End Force: 2.0 Initial x 5.0 Final
SKU: NW-10441
MPN: 10441
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10442 Press Fit Ball Plunger - Delrin Ball, Medium Pressure 0.187 Ball Dia. X End Force: 3.0 Initial x 7.0 Final
SKU: NW-10442
MPN: 10442
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10442A Press Fit Ball Plunger - Delrin Ball, Medium Pressure 0.250 Ball Dia. X End Force: 4.0 Initial x 10.0 Final
SKU: NW-10442A
MPN: 10442A
NORTHWESTERN TOOLS 10443 Press Fit Ball Plunger - Delrin Ball, Medium Pressure 0.312 Ball Dia. X End Force: 5.0 Initial x 14.0 Final
SKU: NW-10443
MPN: 10443