{"id":8934,"date":"2021-02-04T07:54:09","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T07:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/?p=8934"},"modified":"2024-12-03T20:27:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T20:27:25","slug":"spring-vs-ball-plungers-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/spring-vs-ball-plungers-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring vs Ball Plungers: What&#8217;s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignleft is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is the Difference Between Spring and Ball Plungers?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OVZDWKYt-gk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Plungers are often used to secure and position workpieces. You can find them in furniture and machines. Plungers feature a ball or pin that sinks into the plunger&#8217;s body under the pressure of a load. While all plungers use this basic method of operation, there are several different types of plungers, the two most common being spring and ball. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s the difference between spring and ball plungers exactly?<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Spring Plunger?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Also referred to as a spring-loaded device (SLD), a spring plunger is a mechanical plunger that&#8217;s characterized by the use of a spring. Within a spring plunger&#8217;s body is a coiled spring. Depending on the specific type of spring plunger, it may be installed via a hex socket, slotted drive or top slot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like with other types of plungers, spring plungers are available in a variety of materials. Stainless steel is a popular material in which spring plungers are made. It&#8217;s strong, and more importantly, protected against corrosion. In addition to stainless steel, spring plungers are available in carbon steel, brass and nylon. Regardless, all spring plungers are designed with a coiled spring within the body. When a load is applied to a spring plunger, the spring will depress while simultaneously creating its own reactive force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Ball Plunger?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A ball plunger, on the other hand, is a mechanical plunger that features a ball on the tip. The ball isn&#8217;t static. Rather, it&#8217;s fitted inside a shallow groove where it&#8217;s able to move around. When exposed to a load, the ball will depress. Ball plungers such as this are often used in drawers, cabinets, doors and other wooden workpieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While ball plungers can withstand loads, they are typically designed for use with lighter loads than that of spring plungers. The ball used in a ball plunger has minimal depth. In other words, it won&#8217;t depress deep into the plunger&#8217;s body. It will remain relatively shallow, instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring and ball are two of the most common types of mechanical plungers. Spring plungers are defined by their use of a spring, which is encased in a body. Ball plungers, conversely, are defined by their use of a ball tip, which depresses slightly when exposed to a load. They are both used to position workpieces Of those two types of plungers, spring plungers are better suited for heavy loads, whereas ball plungers are ideal for lighter loads.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plungers are often used to secure and position workpieces. You can find them in furniture and machines. Plungers feature a ball or pin that sinks into the plunger&#8217;s body under the pressure of a load. 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