Ball Plunger

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A ball plunger is typically a manual tool utilized to aid in the removal of clogs from toilets. Its design features several key elements that distinguish it from other types of plungers used for unclogging drains. A spring-loaded detent on a ball plunger forms a bearing surface, which retracts and then snaps into an opposing hole or groove. This unique mechanism is often employed in applications where precise positioning is required, such as locating or seating parts in drawers, doors, dies, and other fixtures. Additionally, ball plungers are also known by various names, including ball detents, spring-loaded plungers, and simply spring plungers.