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    About Threaded Inserts
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    Choose the right threaded insert for your application and learn how to install it securely.

    Closed-End Mold-In Threaded Inserts for Plastic

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Closed-End Mold-In Threaded Inserts for Plastic.
    The closed end prevents molten plastic from seeping in and clogging the threads. Designed for injection molding, these inserts become inseparable from your part. They form a stronger bond than heat-set and press-fit inserts and last longer than threads cut directly into material. Unlike heat-set inserts, these work in a wide variety of plastics, including thermoset plastics that can’t be reformed.
    To install, position these inserts in your mold cavity with a core pin (not included).
    Brass—Conductive and nonmagnetic, these inserts are useful for electrical applications. They resist moisture but aren't as strong as steel inserts.
    Lightweight Aluminum—At one-third the weight of steel or brass, use these inserts in robotics, aerospace parts, and other applications with strict weight limits. They also resist rust about as well as stainless steel but aren't as strong. Since inserts are lead-free, they can be safely recycled.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals. Since they’re lead-free, they can be safely recycled.
    Thread Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    For Core
    Pin Dia.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Brass
    2-56
    0.156"9/64"
    0.142"0.067"257588N3200000
    2-56
    0.219"9/64"
    0.142"0.067"257588N330000
    4-40
    0.205"18 Ga.
    0.171"0.089"107588N340000
    4-40
    0.281"18 Ga.
    0.171"0.089"107588N350000
    4-40
    0.344"18 Ga.
    0.171"0.089"107588N360000
    6-32
    0.250"7 Ga.
    0.202"0.104"257588N370000
    6-32
    0.344"7 Ga.
    0.202"0.104"257588N380000
    6-32
    0.469"7 Ga.
    0.202"0.104"107588N390000
    8-32
    0.469"2 Ga.
    0.226"0.130"107588N410000
    10-24
    0.438"F
    0.259"0.145"107588N420000
    10-24
    0.531"F
    0.259"0.145"107588N430000
    10-24
    0.750"F
    0.259"0.145"57588N440000
    10-32
    0.281"F
    0.259"0.156"107588N450000
    Mold-in Inserts for Plastic, Closed End, Brass, 10-32 Thread Size, 0.281" Installed Length
    Pack of 10In stock
    Compatible Products for This Threaded Insert
    10-32
    0.438"F
    0.259"0.156"107588N460000
    10-32
    0.531"F
    0.259"0.156"107588N470000
    1/4"-20
    0.531"O
    0.321"0.196"107588N480000
    1/4"-20
    0.625"O
    0.321"0.196"107588N490000
    5/16"-18
    0.719"Y
    0.404"0.252"57588N510000
    3/8"-16
    0.812"29/64"
    0.466"0.307"57588N520000
    M2 x 0.4 mm4.75 mm30 Ga.
    3.38 mm1.700 mm257588N110000
    M3 x 0.5 mm5.21 mm18 Ga.
    4.34 mm2.500 mm257588N530000
    M3 x 0.5 mm8.74 mm18 Ga.
    4.34 mm2.500 mm107588N540000
    M4 x 0.7 mm11.91 mm2 Ga.
    5.74 mm3.200 mm57588N550000
    M5 x 0.8 mm13.49 mmF
    6.57 mm4.300 mm107588N560000
    M6 x 1 mm13.49 mmO
    8.15 mm4.900 mm107588N570000
    M6 x 1 mm15.88 mmO
    8.15 mm4.900 mm107588N580000
     
    Lightweight Aluminum
    8-32
    0.380"I
    0.272"0.136"257588N140000
    10-24
    0.459"N
    0.309"0.148"107588N150000
    1/4"-20
    0.610"23/64"
    0.367"0.200"107588N160000
    5/16"-18
    0.697"29/64"
    0.463"0.257"57588N170000
    M4 x 0.7 mm9.65 mmI
    6.9 mm3.200 mm257588N180000
    M5 x 0.8 mm11.65 mmN
    7.85 mm4.300 mm107588N190000
    M6 x 1 mm15.5 mm23/64"
    9.33 mm4.900 mm107588N210000
    M8 x 1.25 mm17.7 mm29/64"
    11.75 mm6.800 mm57588N220000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    2-56
    0.156"9/64"
    0.142"0.072"107588N820000
    4-40
    0.205"18 Ga.
    0.171"0.089"107588N830000
    6-32
    0.250"7 Ga.
    0.202"0.110"107588N840000
    8-32
    0.250"2 Ga.
    0.226"0.136"107588N850000
    10-24
    0.531"F
    0.259"0.154"107588N860000
    10-32
    0.281"F
    0.259"0.161"107588N870000
    1/4"-20
    0.344"O
    0.321"0.204"107588N8800000
    5/16"-18
    0.594"Y
    0.404"0.261"57588N890000
    3/8"-16
    0.500"29/64"
    0.466"0.318"57588N910000
    M2.5 x 0.45 mm4.78 mm18 Ga.
    4.34 mm2.100 mm107588N920000
    M3 x 0.5 mm5.21 mm18 Ga.
    4.34 mm2.100 mm107588N930000
    M3.5 x 0.6 mm6.35 mm7 Ga.
    5.13 mm3.000 mm107588N940000
    M4 x 0.7 mm6.35 mm2 Ga.
    5.74 mm3.400 mm107588N950000
    M5 x 0.8 mm7.13 mmF
    6.57 mm4.300 mm107588N960000
    M6 x 1 mm8.73 mmO
    8.15 mm5.100 mm107588N9700000
    M8 x 1.25 mm11.13 mmY
    10.26 mm6.800 mm57588N980000
     
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