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Ball plungers are spring-loaded devices used to set workpieces in place. As an industrial engineer or similar, you’ve probably come across this device before and noticed its unique design.
Ball plungers are known for having a steel ball and spring held within a threaded body that looks like what you’d find on a bolt or screw. They also have a slotted drive which you use to install or remove the tool from workpieces.
So how does a ball spring plunger work? When you apply some pressure to the top or side of the ball, it sinks and compresses the spring. This movement causes the ball to roll into another position while fixing your workpiece in place. Metric-threaded ball plungers work well for drawers, cabinets, doors, and other wooden workpieces.