Miniature Press-Fit Threaded Standoffs with Open End
Designed to fit in the limited space of compact electronics, such as laptops and hand-held devices, these standoffs have a recess under the head that clinches a panel while splines on the head bite in for an extra-strong hold. The open end creates a through hole. Standoffs have excellent wear resistance and may be mildly magnetic. Use a lever press to install.
Heat-Set Inserts for Plastic
Install these inserts into plastic parts to create a secure base for fasteners. Also known as Chevron and headed inserts, they are often used to strengthen mounting holes on brittle plastics, such as on 3D printed parts. Unlike plastic threads, which wear down with repeated use, these threads hold their shape over a long life. Press inserts into straight holes that have been drilled, printed, or molded into plastic parts, then heat them with a soldering tip to melt the surrounding plastic. As the plastic cools, it fuses to the sharp, diagonal ridges around the inserts, which withstand torque and prevent the inserts from being pulled out. The interior is fully threaded, so you can access the threads from both sides of a through-hole.
Made with lead, brass inserts are stronger than aluminum and other brass alloys but not as strong as 18-8 stainless steel inserts. They have good corrosion resistance.
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