Threaded Inserts

Strengthen Assemblies and Reduce Wear

  • Threaded Inserts feature permanent, wear-resistant internal threads to
    anchor fasteners in various base materials
  • They distribute force over a larger area to increase load-bearing capacity
  • Threaded Inserts provide 2x the pullout resistance of a fastener in a
    drilled or tapped hole without an insert

Threaded Inserts

One-Step Installation Saves Time and Cost

  • One-step installation lowers your total installed cost
  • Compare one-step installation for Threaded Inserts to 3 steps for
    wire coil inserts
  • No special tools or tap sizes are required to install our Threaded Inserts
  • All types of our Threaded Inserts install the first time, every time

Threaded Inserts

The Right Threaded Insert
for Your Application

  • Threaded Inserts can be installed in metals, hard and soft plastics, and wood
  • Threaded Inserts can be installed by various methods: self-tapping, ultrasonic,
    press-in, and molded-in
  • A variety of finishes and protective coatings is available to meet your
    application’s needs

Threaded Inserts

Dedicated, Knowledgeable Service Support

  • Threaded Inserts can be installed in metals, hard and soft plastics, and wood
  • Threaded Inserts can be installed by various methods: self-tapping, ultrasonic,
    press-in, and molded-in
  • A variety of finishes and protective coatings is available to meet your
    application’s needs

Threaded Inserts Types

Speedserts®
Threaded Inserts

Speedserts® Threaded Inserts form strong threads in softer metals and plastics for a very high pull-out resistance.

Tap-Lok® Hole Series
Threaded Inserts

Tap-Lok® Hole Series Threaded Inserts are designed for use in tough-to-tap, high-strength materials as well as softer metals and plastics.

Tap-Lok® Slotted
Series Threaded Inserts

Tap-Lok® Slotted Series Threaded Inserts are designed for use in a range of machinable softer metals and plastics.

Tap-Lok® Coarse
Series Threaded Inserts

Tap-Lok® Coarse Series Threaded Inserts are designed for both thermoplastics and thermoset plastics.

Tap-Lok® Wood
Series Threaded Inserts

Tap-Lok® Wood Series Threaded Inserts are designed for use in hard woods, soft woods, and wood composites.

Barb-Sert®
Threaded Inserts

Barb-Serts® are press-in Threaded Inserts that provide superior pullout and torque resistance in plastics and thermoplastics.

Threaded Insert
Installation Hand Tool

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Threaded Insert Installation Production Tool

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