Custom, Manual and Brass Plated Inserts
Inserts International offers custom inserts in sizes, shapes, colors and materials defined with you to meet your exact design needs and functional requirements and usages.
Through the company’s historic dedication to provide the best customer service possible, Inserts International developed a true expertise in meeting customer’s needs and requirements.
Specific to each job or usage, Inserts International provides manual inserts in different insert shapes and sizes, in standard or custom configurations. Inserts International uses its past experiences and custom insert designs to offer you time-savings and the best solutions for your production through collaborative design.
Inserts International offers you a wide variety of custom insert plating and material options, including brass plated and zinc plated inserts.
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Plasted Inserts Available: |
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Zinc plated inserts
Gold plated inserts
Brass plated inserts
Nickel plated inserts
Copper plated inserts
Chrome plated inserts
Others on request |
Brass
Steel
Aluminum
Stainless steel
Copper/bronze
Others on request |
Colored Inserts
Colored inserts allow you to differentiate between any two inserts, no matter how similar they may be.
Colored inserts are used to differentiate:
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Inserts with similar appearances
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Two same inserts with different measurement systems ( inches & metric)
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Two same inserts with different destinations (inside, outside the product, ...)
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The assembly order process (blues first, then reds,…greens, ...) for you or your final customer
The benefits of colored manual inserts include savings in production, simplifying complex assembly processes, and reducing assembly and maintenance time, all resulting in higher quality and default-free rates. Watch your final customers satisfaction levels increase. The extra measure of insurance you gain is invaluable.
Manual inserts are immediately available in Red, Blue, Green, or Black.
Standard Inserts
Inserts International classifies its inserts using the following nomenclature:
Inserts International's standard and custom inserts are utilized in a wide range of products (electronics, automobiles, tools, ...) and can be installed in a variety of installation types and base materials.
The four main types of insert installation are:
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Manual or Press-in: The insert is pressed into the drilled "boss" or remolded hole, using a standard press.
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Heat-Stake: The insert is pressed into the mounting “boss” hole, using a thermal press, whose heat melts the plastic during the insertion. The plastic then solidifies to lock the insert into the mounting hole.
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Ultrasonic: A high frequency vibration is applied while the insert fastener is pressed into the mounting hole. The vibration creates heat that melts the plastic during the insertion. The plastic then solidifies to lock the insert into the mounting hole.
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Molded-in: The insert is placed on core pins in the mold and the part is formed around it.
The main base standard insert materials are:
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Hard thermoplastics: PA-filled, PC/ABS Blends, PPS, PBT
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Medium thermoplastics: ABS, PA-unfilled, POM (Acetal), PVC
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Soft thermoplastics: PP, PE, HDPE
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Thermosetting plastics: BMC, DMC, Phenolic, Polyurethane, SMC, Tufnol, Ureas
Standard Inserts Selection Table
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Inserts International Part Number |
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Manual |
Heat Stake |
Ultra-sonic |
Hard thermo plastic |
Medium thermo plastic |
Soft thermo plastic |
Thermo-setting |
I40 |
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Self-locking action (expansion insert) Fast and easy press-in installation High torque and pull-out performance |
I41 |
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Press-in installation Self-locking action (expansion insert) High torque and pull-out performance Pulled out resistance while minimized penetration into boss holes Head (I42) provides large bearing surface, useful with weaker plastics |
I42 |
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I43 |
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I46S |
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Ideal for use with automated systems High torque and pull-out performance Taper allows for rapid and accurate alignment prior to installation |
I46L |
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I55 |
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Tapping machine installation High torque and pull-out performance Head (I64) help carry high loads in weak plastics Ideal where jack-out loading is a concern |
I64 |
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I72 |
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Self-aligning to assist installation Combination of sharp fins and straight knurls provides increased pull-out and torque performance |
I77 |
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I85 |
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Self-aligning to assist installation High torque and pull-out performance Reduced radial stress in thinner boss wall |
I86 |
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Self-aligning assists installation Opposing knurls provide high torque and pull-out resistance |
I87 |
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Self-aligning to assist installation High torque and pull-out performance Reduced radial stress in thinner boss wall |
I88 |
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Self-aligning assists installation Opposing knurls provide high torque and pull-out resistance |
I90 |
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Self aligning assists installation High torque and pull out performance No orientation required (omni-directional) |
I92 |
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Enables the use of very small screws Reduces jack-out conditions Permits thin boss walls allowing compact boss design Head (I93) is ideal for smaller plastic products |
I93 |
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