Brass Inserts are precision-engineered fastening components designed to provide strong, durable, and wear-resistant threads in plastic, wood, thermoplastics, and soft metals. Manufactured from high-grade brass, these inserts ensure maximum pull-out strength, excellent torque performance, and long-term reliability in demanding industrial applications.
Made using CNC machining or automatic turning processes, brass inserts offer superior dimensional accuracy and smooth thread profiles, making them ideal for high-volume production and assembly operations. Their corrosion resistance, conductivity, and mechanical stability make them the preferred choice over steel or plastic inserts in applications requiring high performance and longevity.
Brass Inserts Key Features
High Tensile Strength: Provides strong internal threads for secure fastening.
Corrosion Resistant: Brass naturally resists rust, moisture, and chemical exposure.
Excellent Thermal Conductivity: Ideal for heated plastic insertion and molding.
Precision Machined: Ensures accuracy, smooth threads, and easy installation.
Reusability: Threads do not strip easily, ensuring repeated assembly and disassembly.
Vibration Resistant: Maintains tightness and stability in vibrating environments.
Applications of Inserts
Brass inserts are widely used across industries such as:
Electronics & Electrical Goods
Automotive Components
Plastic Molding Industry
Consumer Appliances
Telecommunication Equipment
Furniture & Woodworking
3D Printing and Prototyping
They are commonly used in enclosures, switches, PCB mounts, molded parts, sockets, handles, and structural plastic assemblies.
Type of Brass Inserts
Heat-Set Inserts
Installed using heat insertion tools.
Ideal for thermoplastics like ABS, Nylon, Polycarbonate.
Ultrasonic Inserts
Inserted using ultrasonic welding machines.
Provides rapid installation and excellent grip.
Self-Tapping Inserts
Cuts its own thread during installation.
Suitable for thermoset plastics and wood.
Press-Fit / Push-In Inserts
Requires no heat or tools; pressed directly into soft plastics.
Mold-In Inserts
Placed in the mold during the injection molding process.
Delivers exceptional pull-out strength.
Threaded Inserts (Round / Hex / Knurled)
Available in round, slotted, hexagonal, and diamond knurling patterns.
Material of Brass Inserts
Free-Cutting Brass (IS 319 / BS 249 / ASTM B16)
High-Grade Brass CZ121 / C36000
Nickel-Plated Brass
Tin-Plated Brass
Brass Inserts – Technical Data
Insert Size
ABS (N)
Nylon 6 (N)
Polycarbonate (N)
PP (N)
M2
350–550
420–650
500–750
250–400
M3
600–950
700–1100
900–1350
450–700
M4
900–1400
1100–1700
1400–1900
650–1000
M5
1400–2200
1700–2600
2000–3000
1000–1500
M6
2200–3200
2600–3800
3000–4500
1500–2200
Technical Specifications
Thread Sizes: M2 to M12, 2BA to 1/2″, and custom threads available
Knurling Patterns: Diamond, straight, unidirectional, or helical