You might not know what a threaded insert is, but chances are you’ve seen one before. Threaded inserts are small metal (typically brass) inserts that are pressed into plastic to give a strong point of ...

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Threaded insert selection rarely gets the attention it deserves in early project planning. Yet these small components carry significant responsibility in any bolted assembly, holding joints together ...

Plastic parts and assemblies are becoming more common as engineers work to reduce costs and weight in their designs. But plastics often aren’t strong enough to support fasteners such as screws or ...

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When people are designing lightweight products, or repairing a worn-out thread, a dependable fastening tool can make a big difference. This is where self tapping threaded inserts can come into play.

Fully automated threaded insert installation significantly improves high-volume fabrication of assemblies produced from aluminum, magnesium, and more. In addition to the superior strength, sealing ...

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New technology from an emerging company is adding hot water to the energy storage equation. The surge in interest for storage alternatives beyond electrochemical batteries—for reasons including ...