[Thomas] only tests M5 fasteners in this video, so keep that in mind if you get ideas and go shopping for new hardware. Some of the tested inserts aren’t commonly available in smaller sizes.

The bolts holes are stripped and damaged on this Caterpillar D9T Bulldozer transmission cover! Someone has also tried to ...

The metal heat inserts are generally a good option for durability, but when you have big bolts you get a few other metal-based options too, including thread repair inserts and prong nuts.

Ultrasonic inserts are typically “thru threaded” (open at both ends) with tapered, straight, or symmetrical walls. Tapered versions are designed for use in tapered holes, allowing for rapid and ...

If required, however, E-Z Lok solid-wall threaded inserts for metal can be removed with a bolt extractor or by heating the insert to a temperature above 300°F (149°C), at which point the adhesive will ...

Threaded inserts are a great option for fastening thermoplastic parts. With inserts, parts can be safely and securely fastened using bolts, which means they can be easily disassembled and reassembled ...

In search of an insert The design team wanted to use threaded inserts, a common practice when putting bolts in soft metals like aluminum and magnesium. Inserts, usually made of a tough metal like ...

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.

Hexsert works by combining the relatively soft and ductile portion of a standard threaded insert to anchor onto the blindside of the parent material, with a much harder female thread. The result is an ...