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E-Z LOK expands line of press-in inserts for plastics

[Credit: All images courtesy of E-Z LOK]

 

 

E-Z LOK, a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic, and wood, has expanded its E-Z Press™ press-in threaded inserts line to include new lengths and thread sizes of stainless steel and brass versions for thermoset and thermoplastics.

Inserts for thermoset plastics are engineered to tackle the challenges posed by the material's rigidity and non-remoldable nature. E-Z Press brass inserts for thermoset plastics offer excellent electrical and corrosion resistance. Stainless steel inserts provide superior strength and durability, ideal for more demanding structural applications.

Brass inserts are available in kits.

 

 

Stainless steel inserts are also available in kits.

 

 

The E-Z Press inserts are pivotal in reducing splitting in thermoset plastics, as the design is tailored to distribute insertion forces evenly, similar to the strength and durability found in LEGO^® bricks. The ease of installation saves time and reduces the likelihood of errors during the assembly process, as well as being a cost-effective solution.

Press-fit inserts for thermoplastics are ideal for applications ranging from DIY projects to advanced 3D printing. Brass inserts offer excellent machinability and corrosion resistance, while stainless steel provides enhanced strength and durability.

Besides simplified installation for thermoplastics, the diamond-knurled design ensures the stainless steel and brass press inserts stay firmly in place, resisting torque and pull-out forces. Additionally, these threaded inserts are designed to mesh well with various types of thermoplastics, and their precision significantly lowers the risk of misalignment and insert-related defects. Additonally, the need for post-installation thread chasing is removed.

VIDEO: How to install E-Z Lok inserts for plastic. E-Z LOK also offers ultrasonic inserts and heat-set inserts for plastics. Learn about all of your options.

For more information, email Kyle Lindsly-Roach (klindsly@ezlok.com), Director of Sales & Marketing at E-Z LOK, or call Kyle at 310-323-5613 x221. Tell him you saw E-Z LOK in Designfax.

Learn more at ezlok.com/for-plastic.

Source: E-Z LOK

Published October 2025

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