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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.

    Tapered Heat-Set Threaded Insert Assortments with Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Tapered Heat-Set Threaded Insert Assortments with Installation Tools.
    A variety of tapered insert sizes that are easy to guide into holes with the included installation tools. Use a drill bit to make 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.
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Includes
    Drill Bit Size
    For Max. Hole Dia.
    For Hole
    Taper Angle
    Each
    Brass
    200¼"-20 Thread × 0.3" Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    4-40 Thread × 0.135" Installed Lg. (50 Each)
    6-32 Thread × 0.15" Installed Lg. (50 Each)
    8-32 Thread × 0.185" Installed Lg. (50 Each)
    10-32 Thread × 0.225" Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    Installation Tips    		24 Ga.
    8 Ga.
    2 Ga.
    H
    S
    		0.153"
    0.199"
    0.226"
    0.267"
    0.349"    		8°97338A130000000
    200¼"-20 Thread × ½" Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    4-40 Thread × 0.219" Installed Lg. (50 Each)
    6-32 Thread × ¼" Installed Lg. (50 Each)
    8-32 Thread × 0.312" Installed Lg. (50 Each)
    10-32 Thread × ⅜" Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    Installation Tips    		9/64"
    13 Ga.
    5 Ga.
    D
    O
    		0.141"
    0.185"
    0.208"
    0.246"
    0.321"    		8°97338A11000000
    200Installation Tips
    M2.5×0.45 mm Thread × 5.56 mm Installed Lg. (50 Each)
    M3×0.5 mm Thread × 6.35 mm Installed Lg. (50 Each)
    M4×0.7 mm Thread × 7.92 mm Installed Lg. (50 Each)
    M5×0.8 mm Thread × 11.13 mm Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    M6×1 mm Thread × 12.7 mm Installed Lg. (25 Each)    		9/64"
    13 Ga.
    5 Ga.
    J
    O
    		0.141"
    0.185"
    0.208"
    0.278"
    0.321"    		8°97338A12000000
    200Installation Tips
    M2.5×0.45 mm Thread × 3.43 mm Installed Lg. (50 Each)
    M3×0.5 mm Thread × 3.81 mm Installed Lg. (50 Each)
    M4×0.7 mm Thread × 4.7 mm Installed Lg. (50 Each)
    M5×0.8 mm Thread × 6.73 mm Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    M6×1 mm Thread × 7.62 mm Installed Lg. (25 Each)    		24 Ga.
    8 Ga.
    2 Ga.
    N
    S
    		0.153"
    0.199"
    0.226"
    0.303"
    0.349"    		8°97338A14000000
    225Ceramic Insulation Tube
    Installation Tips
    M2.5×0.45 mm Thread × 3.43 mm Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    M2.5×0.45 mm Thread × 5.56 mm Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    M3.5×0.6 mm Thread × 3.81 mm Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    M3.5×0.6 mm Thread × 6.35 mm Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    M3×0.5 mm Thread × 3.8 mm Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    M3×0.5 mm Thread × 6.35 mm Installed Lg. (25 each)
    M4×0.7 mm Thread × 4.7 mm Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    M4×0.7 mm Thread × 7.92 mm Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    M5×0.8 mm Thread × 11.13 mm Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    M5×0.8 mm Thread × 6.73 mm Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    M6×1 mm Thread × 12.7 mm Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    M6×1 mm Thread × 7.62 mm Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    Soldering Iron    		9/64"
    24 Ga.
    13 Ga.
    8 Ga.
    2 Ga.
    J
    N
    O
    S
    		0.141"
    0.152"
    0.185"
    0.199"
    0.221"
    0.277"
    0.302"
    0.316"
    0.348"    		8°94454A200000000
    2351/4"-20 Thread × 0.3" Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    1/4"-20 Thread × 1/2" Installed Lg. (20 Each)
    4-40 Thread × 0.135" Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    4-40 Thread × 0.219" Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    6-32 Thread × 0.150" Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    6-32 Thread × 1/4" Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    8-32 Thread × 0.185" Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    8-32 Thread × 0.312" Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    10-24 Thread × 0.225" Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    10-24 Thread × 3/8" Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    10-32 Thread × 0.225" Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    10-32 Thread × 3/8" Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    Ceramic Insulation Tube
    Installation Tips
    Soldering Iron    		9/64"
    24 Ga.
    13 Ga.
    8 Ga.
    5 Ga.
    2 Ga.
    D
    H
    O
    S
    		0.141"
    0.152"
    0.185"
    0.199"
    0.206"
    0.221"
    0.246"
    0.266"
    0.316"
    0.348"    		8°94454A100000000
     

    Heat-Set Threaded Insert Assortments with Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Heat-Set Threaded Insert Assortments with Installation Tools.
    Keep a variety of heat-set insert sizes and installation tools on hand. Press inserts into straight holes that have been drilled, printed, or molded into your plastic part. Once installed, heat the insert with a soldering tip to melt the surrounding plastic.
    Flanged Profile—Flanges on the insert create a load-bearing surface that prevents cracks or deformation in the base material. They also curb overtightening and keep inserts from getting pulled out or through.
    Brass—Conductive and nonmagnetic, these inserts are useful for electrical applications. They resist moisture but aren't as strong as steel inserts.
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Includes
    Drill Bit Size
    For Max. Hole Dia.
    Each
    Standard Profile
     
    Brass
    200¼"-20 Thread × ½" Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    4-40 Thread × 0.226" Installed Lg. (50 Each)
    6-32 Thread × 0.281" Installed Lg. (50 Each)
    8-32 Thread × 0.321" Installed Lg. (50 Each)
    10-32 Thread × ⅜" Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    Installation Tips    		7/32"
    6.4 mm
    8 mm
    22 Ga.
    12 Ga.
    		0.157"
    0.189"
    0.220"
    0.252"
    0.315"    		97338A160000000
     
    Flanged Profile
     
    Brass
    200¼"-20 Thread × ½" Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    4-40 Thread × 0.226" Installed Lg. (50 Each)
    6-32 Thread × 0.281" Installed Lg. (50 Each)
    8-32 Thread × 0.321" Installed Lg. (50 Each)
    10-32 Thread × ⅜" Installed Lg. (25 Each)
    Installation Tips    		7/32"
    6.4 mm
    8 mm
    22 Ga.
    12 Ga.
    		0.157"
    0.189"
    0.220"
    0.252"
    0.315"    		97338A15000000
     

    Installation Presses for Heat-Set Inserts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Installation Tools. Installation Presses for Heat-Set Inserts.
    Install heat-set inserts into plastic with precision. These presses hold the soldering iron straight for consistent installation every time—no misaligned or warped parts. Attach an installation tip, then set the temperature and installation depth. If you remove the tip from the soldering iron and take the iron off the press, it can be used for other soldering tasks.
    Wattage,
    W
    Tip Temp.,
    ° F
    Soldering Temp.
    Adjustability
    Soldering
    Method
    Tip
    Shape
    Point
    ID
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Includes
    Each
    80360 to 930AdjustableContactCylinder1/16"1202-56, 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 1/4"-20, 5/16"-18, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, and M8 Installation Tips8751N1110000000
    Replacement Heat-Set Insert Tips
    Each
    2-56, M2 Installation Tip92160A31100000
    4-40, M2.5, M3 Installation Tip92160A3150000
    6-32, M3.5 Installation Tip92160A3190000
    8-32, M4 Installation Tip92160A3230000
    10-24, 10-32, M5, M6 Installation Tip92160A3270000
    1/4"-20, 1/4"-28 Installation Tip92160A3310000
    2-56, 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 1/4"-20, 5/16"-18, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, and M8 Installation Tip Set8915N11100000
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