Tapping Inserts for Plastic
Also known as Trisert inserts, these cut threads into plastic and have better holding power than press-fit inserts. Flutes channel loose chips up and out to keep threads clean during installation. Made from brass, they’re corrosion resistant, electrically conductive, and nonmagnetic. Install in a drilled hole using a required installation tool.
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Inch
Inserts | Installation Tools | |||||||
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Thread Size | Installed Lg. | Drill Bit Size | For Max. Hole Dia. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | Each | ||
Brass | ||||||||
2-56 | 0.141" | 1/8" | 1/8" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 0000000 |
2-56 | 3/16" | No. 30 | 0.1285" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
4-40 | 0.172" | 5/32" | 5/32" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
4-40 | 15/64" | No. 24 | 0.152" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
6-32 | 0.218" | 3/16" | 3/16" | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
6-32 | 9/32" | No. 9 | 0.196" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
8-32 | 1/4" | No. 1 | 0.228" | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
8-32 | 0.344" | No. 1 | 0.228" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
10-24 | 0.296" | 17/64" | 17/64" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
10-24 | 3/8" | H | 0.266" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
10-32 | 0.296" | 17/64" | 17/64" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
10-32 | 3/8" | H | 0.266" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
1/4"-20 | 3/8" | 11/32" | 11/32" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
1/4"-20 | 31/64" | R | 0.339" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Metric
Inserts | Installation Tools | ||||||||
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Thread Size | Thread Pitch, mm | Installed Lg. | Drill Bit Size | For Max. Hole Dia. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | Each | ||
Brass | |||||||||
M2 | 0.4 | 3.58mm | 1/8" | 1/8" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 0000000 |
M2 | 0.4 | 4.78mm | 1/8" | 1/8" | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
M3 | 0.5 | 4.37mm | 5/32" | 5/32" | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
M3 | 0.5 | 5.25mm | 4.1 mm | 4.1mm | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
M3 | 0.5 | 5.94mm | 5/32" | 5/32" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
M4 | 0.7 | 6.35mm | 7/32" | 7/32" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
M4 | 0.7 | 8.33mm | 7/32" | 7/32" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
M5 | 0.8 | 6.4mm | 6.9 mm | 6.9mm | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
M5 | 0.8 | 7.52mm | 17/64" | 17/64" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
M5 | 0.8 | 8.4mm | 6.9 mm | 6.9mm | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
M5 | 0.8 | 9.53mm | 17/64" | 17/64" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
M6 | 1 | 7.9mm | 8 mm | 8mm | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
M6 | 1 | 9.53mm | 11/32" | 11/32" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
M6 | 1 | 12.29mm | 11/32" | 11/32" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
M8 | 1.25 | 9.5mm | 10.1 mm | 10.1mm | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
M8 | 1.25 | 12.4mm | 10.1 mm | 10.1mm | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
M10 | 1.5 | 12mm | 13 mm | 13mm | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
M10 | 1.5 | 16mm | 13 mm | 13mm | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 000000 |