Stainless Steel Threaded Inserts For Plastic

Nut inserts can create permanent threads in thin materials and provide a finished look that s nearly flush.

Stainless steel threaded inserts for plastic.

Stainless steel offers better strength and corrosion resistance and aluminum inserts are about 70 lighter than brass. Threaded inserts are fasteners that are used to convert threads between inch and metric repair stripped threads or create long lasting threads in or plastic metal wood or composite materials. Most types of threaded inserts including externally threaded barbed and grooved rivet nuts and tee nuts remain stationary against thread friction. However with increasing sustainability requirements lead free alternatives such as stainless steel or aluminum are growing more popular.

In addition these threaded inserts are an ideal solution for adding machine threads to parts created through 3d printing or additive manufacturing. 70 lighter than stainless steel these aluminum inserts are mildly corrosion resistant and nonmagnetic. E z lok threaded inserts for plastic are available with inch and metric internal threads and in brass or stainless steel. Stainless steel thread insert.

Ultrasonic inserts are designed for use in thermoplastics. Internal thread size m8x1 25 external thread size m12x1 75 insert length mm 12 50 material stainless steel thread locking insert type self lock standard wall finish coating bright material grade 303 thread standard metric coarse installation tool compatibility 500 4.