If you’re someone who works in construction, assembly, or someone who likes to do DIY home projects, then you’ve likely heard of threaded inserts.
In this article, we give a brief overview of these handy little pieces of hardware and different types of threaded inserts and their applications. By knowing about different types of threaded inserts and their applications, you should be able to find the right insert for the job every time.
Keep reading to learn more.
What Is a Threaded Insert?
A threaded insert is one of the most versatile types of fasteners. This little piece of hardware is a sleeve with a threaded interior that works with both bolts and threaded fasteners. These inserts can be made with any kind of material to work with all shapes of bolts and fasteners.
Threaded inserts by design hold securely in thin or soft materials. There are threaded inserts for wood, metal, plastic, and aluminum. If you have a DIY home project that needs to be put together or taken apart, threaded inserts may be of use to you.
Types of Threaded Inserts
Each type of threaded insert is designed with a specific application in mind. Below are just a few of the most common threaded inserts you’ll come across:
Eurostyle Inserts
You can identify a Eurostyle insert by its round-body and angular design. They are usually used with thin sheets of metal.
Molly Jack Threaded Nut Inserts
These inserts are most commonly used with thin and easily breakable materials. You can install Molly Jack threaded nut inserts either by hand or with tooling without warping the thin material.
Rivet Nut Inserts
These are among the most versatile types of threaded inserts and come in many shapes and sizes. Rivet nut inserts are mostly used in manufacturing applications because they offer a standardized way to use fasteners. They solve problems like having to switch between standard and metric threads.
Slotted Body Threaded Inserts
Slotted body threaded inserts are commonly used with thin metals like aluminum. This style of the insert comes with pre-bulbed cuts along the body that collapse on the other side to secure the insert.
Stud-Style Threaded Inserts
Stud-style threaded inserts are ideal for wood projects because they create firm bonds. They fit bolts, fasteners, and nuts by design.
Wellnut Threaded Inserts
Wellnut threaded inserts limit vibrations and are ideal for watertight applications. These inserts are made with waterproof materials like rubber or neoprene. They contain a threaded metal sleeve insight that forms a waterproof seal when tightened.
Still haven’t found the right threaded insert for the job? Check out E-Z LOK Installation Resources for more information and for instructions on installing threaded inserts.
Choose the Right Threaded Insert Every Time
Now that you know about different types of threaded inserts, you are well on your way to finding the perfect one for your next project.
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