Quicker to install than standard heat-set inserts, these inserts go in either way—no need to check which end is correct.

The tapered shape makes it easier to guide these inserts into a hole during installation. Use a drill bit to create a straight hole, then taper the top half.

Made from brass, these inserts are electrically conductive, nonmagnetic, and have good corrosion resistance.

70% lighter than stainless steel, these aluminum inserts are mildly corrosion resistant and nonmagnetic.

To handle greater pull force than press-fit inserts, these tapping inserts have external threads that bite into your material. They’re also known as Trisert inserts.