Threaded metal inserts as you want them

SI threaded metal inserts are offered as an alternative to adhesives and rivets and provide strong, reusable metal threads in plastics to allow for subsequent access to assemblies when required. These are available made of brass, stainless steel, or aluminum. Components can be removed and re-attached quickly and easily utilizing mating hardware. Target applications include computer and terminal boards; automotive and aerospace components; electronics, medical, and communications equipment; and others where plastic assemblies can benefit from permanently installed metal threads allowing for accessibility.The product line includes ultrasonic/heat staking threaded inserts installed ultrasonically or with a thermal press; molded-in threaded inserts installed during injection molding; and press-in threaded inserts installed by pressing them into pre-molded or drilled holes.SI threaded inserts are available in a variety of types and in a wide range of unified and metric thread sizes. CAD drawings (in most formats) are available free for downloading from the firm’s website. Penn Engineering, Danboro, PA; +1 800-237-4736; www.pemnet.com