Threaded Inserts For Plastic Injection Molding

Insert molding adds a preformed part often metal during the injection molding process.

Threaded inserts for plastic injection molding.

Threads as per international go not go standards. Typically the insert is placed on a core pin in the mold during the molding cycle. Inserts permanently encapsulated in the plastic section with only the threads exposed. Heat staking threaded.

They can be used in more plastics including thermoset plastics while providing the highest most consistent pullout strength. We stock threaded inserts for these processes to support your unique design needs. Say hello to insert molding. Our mb series threaded insert is designed to be molded into the plastic component during the molding cycle.

Protolabs offers rapid insert molding. We offer injection molding inserts as per customer designs and samples. Self tapping inserts are versatile. Engaged in the manufacture of brass threaded inserts for plastic and injection molding manufactures threaded inserts for plastics and precision machined products.

Special features of injection molding inserts. Ultrasonic heat thermal press in and mold in. The insert is designed with aggressive knurling and undercuts to resist rotational and tensile. Press in inserts series 50 symmetrical and series 51 headed press in inserts are designed to be pressed into a plastic hole without melting the plastic prior to installation.

Thru threaded knurled spacers types stka aluminum inserts stkb brass inserts and stkc stainless steel inserts include a uniform knurl diameter which reduces the risk of sink marks. Iba ibb ibc blind threaded inserts page 12 iblc self locking blind threaded inserts page 13. Molded in blind threaded inserts for plastics. Insert molding heatstaking and ultrasonic welding provide options to insert metal parts into your injection molded part.

Generally these inserts are used in plastic moulding pvc injection moulding rubber molding instrumentation telecommunications and other plastic cases assembly. Available in varying lengths for injection molding assemblies. We can also custom design and produce inserts for all applications. Cost because threaded inserts can be molded into the part at the outset or pressed into the part later consider the total cost of the operation.

To better understand the trade offs here s a quick look at the four primary insertion processes. Installing the inserts during the molding process eliminates the need for secondary steps or installation equipment.