Sheet Metal Bolt Inserts

Where one surface is inaccessible.

Sheet metal bolt inserts.

Zinc plated steel screw anchors hollow wall anchors for use in thin sectioned materials. Threaded inserts are made of carbon steel stainless steel brass or zinc. They come in various lengths and wall thicknesses. When properly inserted the knurl prevents torque out during the tightening of the mated part.

Closed end flanged barbed inserts for softwood. An open end allows long screws and bolts to pass through the insert. This squeezing process results in the cold flow of the sheet metal which is displaced by the nut s knurl. Press fit nuts for sheet metal.

Threads come in left or right hand versions and can be designated united fine thread unf or united coarse thread unc type. Every part is engineered to meet critical performance requirements while optimizing production efficiency and output. A wide range of types and designs are available to suit a variety of host materials and insertion methods. Click to add item midwest fastener 8m 1 25 x 1 2 13 metal thread insert 1 count to the compare list compare click to add item midwest fastener 8m 1 25 x 1 2 13 metal thread insert 1 count to the compare list.

Insertion into holes in sheet metal is accomplished via application of a steady squeezing force. A closed end seals out elements and protects the threads on these inserts from debris. Available in short and long grip versions. They can also be used to convert a standard threaded hole to accept metric fasteners and vice versa.

Sheet metal fiberglass plastics composites etc. Our miniature brass inserts and miniature sheet metal fasteners are designed for mobile handset applications. Board materials and other ductile or non ductile thin material. They provide a permanently attached threaded fastener which becomes an integral part of the panel or frame and eliminates the challenges associated with loose hardware.

Read more about self clinching technology. Rivet nuts aid with installation of threaded rod inserts such as bolts and rods that require strength reinforcement in surfaces that cannot support a tapped hole including some extrusions tubing or sheet metal. Pem brand fasteners utilize self clinching broaching flaring surface mount or weld technology to provide strong reusable and permanent threads and mounting points in thin sheet metal p c. Threaded inserts self clinching captive fasteners captive self clinching fasteners are designed to be installed in sheet metal and pc boards.

They can have a knurled outer surface for gripping and may be flanged.