Thread-Sert - Unheaded
Material:
Brass
Other materials available to order
For use in:
Thermosets
Thermoplastics
Installation:
Cold
Note: Due to the fact that fastening applications differ greatly, the below information is for guidance only and is correct to the best of our knowledge. The customer must satisfy themselves with the performance of the fastener and validity of the data. TR Fastenings will not be held responsible for any failure that may occur from the use of this information.
| Dimensional Data | |||||||
| Thread size | L mm | K Max mm | B mm | C mm | Recommended Hole Size Thermoplastics Mm (-0.0/+0.1) | Recommended Hole Size Thermosets mm | |
| Metric | Unified | ||||||
| M2.5* | - | 6.0 | 4.5 | 0.58 | 6.0 | 4.0-4.1 | 4.1-4.3 |
| M3 | 4* | 6.0 | 5.0 | 0.58 | 6.5 | 4.5-4.6 | 4.6-4.8 |
| M3.5 | 6* | 8.0 | 6.0 | 0.73 | 7.5 | 5.3-5.4 | 5.5-5.7 |
| M4 | 8* | 8.0 | 6.5 | 0.89 | 8.0 | 5.8-5.9 | 6.0-6.2 |
| M5 | 10* | 10.0 | 8.0 | 1.06 | 9.5 | 7.1-7.2 | 7.3-7.6 |
| M6 | ¼”* | 14.0 | 10.0 | 1.32 | 12.0 | 8.6-8.8 | 9.0-9.4 |
| M8* | 5/16”* | 15.0 | 12.0 | 1.32 | 14.0 | 10.6-10.8 | 11.0-11.4 |
| M10* | 1/2”* | 18.0 | 14.0 | 1.57 | 16.0 | 12.6-12.8 | 13.0-13.4 |
* Non-preferred – please enquire for availability
Minimum wall thickness can only be advised by pre-production evaluation
Thread-Sert Information for designers
The Thread-Sert is a self-tapping insert, designed for post mould installation into thermoplastics and thermosets. They are ideally suited to applications which may involve high jack-out loading.
Advantages:
Simple, self-tapping installation
Helps prevent jack-out
High torque resistance
Installation Data
The Thread-Sert is installed by tapping using a hand tool, vertical drill with tapping attachment or standard tapping machine. Max RPM 35-40. Mandrel must not go past slot.
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