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

    Heat-Set Threaded Inserts for Plastic

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    Standard

    Profile

    Create a secure base for fasteners in plastic, including brittle 3D printed parts. Press these inserts into straight holes that have been drilled, printed, or molded into plastic. Then, heat them with a soldering tip to melt the surrounding material. As the plastic cools, it fuses to the sharp, diagonal ridges around the inserts, which prevents them from being twisted or pulled out. The interior is fully threaded, so you can access the threads from both sides of a through hole. Also known as Chevron and headed inserts.
    Brass—Conductive and nonmagnetic, these inserts are useful for electrical applications. They resist moisture but aren't as strong as steel inserts.
    Thread Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia., mm
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Standard Profile
     
    Brass
    M1.6 x 0.35 mm344 Ga.
    		2.210092120A150000000
     
    Soldering Irons
    Each
    Economy Soldering Iron, 60W7662A696000000

    Tapered Heat-Set Threaded Inserts For Plastic

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Tapered Heat-Set Threaded Inserts For Plastic.
    Tapered at one end, these inserts are easier to align in a hole during installation than straight inserts. Use a drill bit to create a straight hole, then taper the top half. Once installed, heat the insert with a soldering tip to melt the surrounding plastic.
    Brass—Conductive and nonmagnetic, these inserts are useful for electrical applications. They resist moisture but aren't as strong as steel inserts.
    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., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    For Hole
    Taper Angle
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Brass
    M1.6 x 0.35 mm2.923
    		3 mm8°ASTM B165094180A501000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M1.6 x 0.35 mm2.9232 Ga.
    		0.118"8°ASTM A582197163A1230000
     
    Soldering Irons
    Each
    Economy Soldering Iron, 60W7662A696000000

    Miniature Splined Press-Fit Threaded Standoffs

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    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Standoffs. Miniature Splined Press-Fit Threaded Standoffs.
    Image of Attribute. Fully Threaded. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Standoffs. Miniature Splined Press-Fit Threaded Standoffs.

    Fully

    Threaded

    The smallest standoffs we offer. These press into unthreaded holes to create permanent connections without welding, tapping, or installing extra hardware. The raised splines prevent rotation, and a recessed head clinches material for a strong hold. A through hole allows installation from one side, making them ideal for compact electronics like laptops and handheld devices.
    Wear-Resistant 400 Series Stainless Steel—These standoffs can grind against metal surfaces without denting or scratching. More corrosion resistant than steel.
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    OD,
    mm
    Threading
    Thread
    Lg., mm
    For Hole
    Dia., mm
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Wear-Resistant 400 Series Stainless Steel
     
    M1.6 × 0.35 mm
    22.4Fully Threaded22.4ASTM A3802592985A26000000
    32.4Fully Threaded32.4ASTM A3802592985A2700000
     
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