Today we talk about threaded inserts. We give you some guidance on how to install them and what tools to use.
How to install them?
First of all it is essential to acquire the necessary tools. Which one do you choose? Here are two types of tools for threaded inserts:
- Hand tool
- Hydro pneumatic tool
The latter is suitable to work in assembly lines because allowing greater speed of work.
You must follow these steps for a correct installation of this type of inserts:
- Drill the sheet metal
- Screw the insert in the tool
- Put the insert into the hole
- Assemble the insert
- Appliction with:
- open insert
- closed insert
Some technical informations
Broken torque.
Axial proof load for thread.
Different types of inserts and different materials
There are different types of threaded insert such as:
- cylindrical
- knurled cylindrical (also closed end type)
- semi – hexagonal
- hexagonal (also closed end type)
- blind rivets bolts
- special
Then the different types of insert have flat head, reduced countersunk head and countersunk head.
In addition, the insert can be produced with different materials such as:
- stainless steel (A2 or A4)
- steel white zinc plated Cr III
- aluminium
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