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Top Product: E-Z LOK threaded press-in inserts for plastics

E-Z LOK, a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic, and wood, offers E-Z Press™ inserts.

These press-in threaded inserts are specifically designed to cater to the unique properties of thermoset plastics or thermoplastics, ensuring seamless integration without compromising the material's integrity. By incorporating these press-fit inserts, your plastics projects can achieve higher quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness, making E-Z Press inserts a smart choice for a variety of applications.

Press-in inserts are designed for post-molding installation in either thermoset plastics or thermoplastics. A slotted design with diamond-knurled OD allows for "cold" installation with optimum torque/pull-out resistance. When the E-Z Press insert is installed, it compresses slightly along the slot. As the fastener is threaded into place, the insert expands and the diamond knurl is pressed into the wall of the hole, securing the insert in place.

Cold installation of threaded inserts reduces the costs of moldings and eliminates the need to "chase" threads after molding. Furthermore, it can also help cut reject waste caused by misaligned and faulty inserts and assist in proper installation without a precise hole depth.

E-Z Press press-fit inserts come in various sizes and styles, including flush, flanged, and reverse slot, to suit different project needs. All three types press into place for fast, easy installation. Anything from a rubber mallet to an arbor press can be used for installation.

E-Z Press inserts are available in both brass and stainless steel options, each capable of withstanding high temperatures. This makes them an ideal choice for applications that are exposed to heat-intensive environments. Brass press inserts are often chosen for their excellent electrical and corrosion resistance, making them suitable for electrical applications and environments with moisture. Stainless steel inserts are favored for their superior strength and durability, ideal for more demanding structural applications.

E-Z LOK threaded inserts for plastic can be found in applications across a multitude of industries, offering unprecedented strength and reliability for various projects including:

• Electronics and enclosures
• Automotive and aerospace
• Consumer goods
• Furniture and decor
• Industrial and manufacturing

For 3D printing, E-Z LOK engineers suggest that when creating the model for your 3D-printing application, the design should include pilot holes in all the locations you wish to have a plastic insert. Hole size recommendations can be found on the E-Z LOK website.

E-Z LOK also offers a wide selection of other types of inserts, including heat-set or ultrasonic inserts for plastics, threaded inserts for wood, and threaded inserts for metal.

For more information or FREE SAMPLES, contact Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing, E-Z LOK at 310-323-5613 x221 or klindsly@ezlok.com.

Learn more at www.ezlok.com/for-plastic.

E-Z LOK is a third-generation, family-owned and operated company. Founded in 1956, it primarily sells through local, regional, and national industrial distributors.

Source: E-Z LOK

Published April 2024

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