Threaded Inserts
Types of Threaded Inserts
Helical Insert
Heli-Coil (brand) · wire thread insert
A helical insert (Heli-Coil is the leading brand) is a coiled stainless-steel wire that forms a durable, wear-…
Key-Locking Insert
Keensert (brand) · solid bushing insert
A key-locking insert (Keensert is the leading brand) is a solid threaded bushing with locking keys driven into…
Heat-Set Insert
heat insert · brass threaded insert
A heat-set insert is a knurled brass (or stainless) insert pressed into thermoplastics with heat, giving 3D-pr…
Self-Tapping Insert
self tapping threaded insert · self threading insert
A self-tapping insert has cutting or forming external threads so it taps its own hole in plastic, wood, or sof…
Ultrasonic Insert
ultrasonic threaded insert · sonic weld insert
An ultrasonic insert is a brass or aluminum threaded bushing vibrated into a pre-formed plastic hole by an ult…
Molded-In Insert
insert molding · molded thread insert
A molded-in insert is a threaded bushing placed in the mold before plastic injection, so the part comes out wi…