It was originally published Nov. 17, 2009. To put hard, durable threaded holes in plastics, engineers often specify threaded metal inserts that will securely hold fasteners and reinforce joints.

We like the threaded insert method where a brass insert is pushed into the plastic while hot. Special features in the insert cause the brass part to grab the plastic, making it difficult to pull ...

You might not know what a threaded insert is, but chances are you’ve seen one before. Threaded inserts are small metal (typically brass) inserts that are pressed into plastic to give a strong… ...

New microPEM thru-threaded brass inserts for plastics from Penn Engineering are fastener solutions to attach components in compact electronic assemblies. These fasteners with threads as small as M1 ...

Accu has introduced Brass Threaded Inserts to its range, which will open up new opportunities for designers and engineers, particularly those working in plastic prototyping and 3D printing. Brass ...

Foamsert Self-Tapping Brass Inserts 01 March 2002 'Foamsert' self-tapping brass inserts Shown at Fastenex 2002 earlier this month, Tappex' range of 'Foamsert' self-tapping brass inserts for structural ...

This, along with its tapered design, boosts holding strengths and cuts installation time. Tri-Star Industries Inc., 101 Massirio Dr., Berlin, CT 06037, (860) 828-7570, tristar-inserts.com ...