Abstract: A plunger tip for attachment to the forward end of a plunger rod for forcing molten metal from the shot sleeve into the die of die-casting apparatus. The plunger rod has a threaded socket extending axially inward from its forward end and a tube for coolant extending forward out of its forward end. The plunger tip includes an annular body having a rearward end portion and an integral cylindrical hollow extension. The body has a part-spherical recess. The tip also includes an elongate tubular fitting having a spherical formation seated in sealed relation in the part-spherical recess. In addition, the fitting is held in assembly with the body with the spherical formation in the part-spherical recess by retainer fastened on the rear face of the body. The retainer is formed to provide a part-spherical recess complementary to the above-mentioned part-spherical recess providing a spherical recess having the spherical formation of the fitting therein in sealed relation to the body and retainer.