Press In Inserts
Press-In Inserts are made from Free Machining, Free Cutting, Leaded Brass, 300 Series Stainless Steel or Aluminium which are Passivated and Tested to ASTM Standard. Pressed-In Inserts are available in any metric or imperial sizes as per custom specification.
Following are the Specification of Press In Inserts:

Characteristics:
- Install by simply pressing the inserts into pre-molded or drilled holes.
- Installation is accomplished using any standard press at any time during the production process.
- Press-In Inserts provide Strong, Reusable threads.
- Hexagonal Barbed Configuration ensures high torque-out and pull-out.
- Slotted Press-In Insert compresses allowing easy access into the mounting hole.
- The pilot end provides for fast alignment.
Advantages:
- Eliminates the need for Molding-In Inserts.
- Press-In Inserts eliminate the need for Heat or ultrasonic Equipment.
- Press-In Inserts offer lead free alternative.
- The range of Pressed-In Inserts are also available with Flange-Head which eliminates direct contact of plastic with mating parts.
- Straight Knurls at the top end of the insert offers higher torsional resistance.
- Standard Press-In Inserts provide Excellent Torque-out resistance.
- Provides clean threads and screw locking action not obtainable in molded-in inserts.
- Press-In Inserts meet RoHS Requirement and UL Listed.
Application:
- Pressed-In Inserts are ideal for light weight design.
- Most Commonly used in thermoset or other hard plastics.
- The general range of Press-In Inserts are used for cored or drilled holes in plastics.
- Designed to replace molded-in inserts and threads in plastic castings.
- Press-In Inserts used in High Stress, Outdoor and Corrosive Applications.
Dimension specification of Press In Inserts
Thread Code | A Max. | Min. Sheet Thlc:kness | Hole Size in Sheet+ 0.08 | c Max. | E Norn. | Min. Boss Dia. | Min.Depth Full Thread Hm |
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M3 | 5.84 | 6.1 | 4.75 | 4.72 | 4.75 | 12.7 | 5.38 |
M3.5 | 5.84 | 6.1 | 4.75 | 4.72 | 4.75 | 12.7 | 5.38 |
M4 | 6.73 | 6.99 | 6.35 | 6.32 | 6.35 | 15.88 | 6.3 |
MS | 6.73 | 6.99 | 6.35 | 6.32 | 6.35 | 15.88 | 6.3 |
M6 | B | 8.33 | 7.92 | 7.B9 | 7.92 | 19.05 | 7.62 |
MB | 9.27 | 9.65 | 9.53 | 9.50 | 9.53 | 24.13 | B.76 |
We manufacture Press In Inserts as per Custom Specification and export in Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Portugal, UK and other European Countries. For more Information, Please Contact Us or Inquiry Now.