Indexing plungers come in a variety of styles, one of the most popular being ball. Ball plungers feature a spring-enclosed shaft and a ball. They are used for indexing and positioning applications. If you need to index or position a component, you may want to use a ball plunger.

You can use ball plungers for indexing and positioning applications involving light loads. They are simple, inexpensive and easy to use. Ball plungers have a drive recess on the bottom, such as a slotted drive recess. To install them, you can use a screwdriver with the appropriate bit.

For indexing and positioning applications involving heavy loads, though, you may want to use spring plungers. Spring plungers can handle heavier loads. Ball plungers are designed for light loads.

Ball plungers are designed exclusively for use in applications in which a force is applied from the top. The ball won’t move when a force is applied from the side. If you’re looking for plungers to use in applications involving a side force, you may want to choose spring plungers, instead. Spring plungers can handle forces applied from the top and side.