Brass Heat Set Inserts for Plastic Materials
The 40/SCC Brass Insert Single Stripe with Collar is designed to create strong, durable metal threads in plastic components. Manufactured from high-quality brass, these inserts are specifically engineered for use with thermoplastic materials and provide a reliable threaded fixing point for repeated assembly and disassembly.
Featuring a single stripe body with collar, these inserts provide enhanced retention within the parent material while ensuring accurate positioning during installation. Once installed, the insert allows two components to be securely joined using a standard male threaded screw or bolt, creating a strong and reusable threaded connection.
Unlike glued or press-fit alternatives, heat-set and ultrasonic installation methods create a secure mechanical bond within the plastic, offering superior pull-out resistance, torque performance, and long-term durability.
Ideal for Thermoplastic and Injection Moulded Components
The 40/SCC insert is designed for installation using thermal (heat-set) or ultrasonic insertion techniques. Simply pre-drill the plastic component to the correct hole size and install the insert using the appropriate equipment. As the plastic softens during installation, it flows around the insert body, creating a secure fixing without causing stress fractures or weakening the surrounding material.
The insert geometry creates an expansion and self-breaking effect within the plastic material, helping to increase pull-out resistance and torque performance. This mechanical engagement provides a secure and durable fixing that is significantly stronger than traditional glued, adhesive-based, or press-fit fastening methods.
Available Sizes
- M2
- M2.5
- M3
- M3.5
- M4
- M5
- M6
- M8
Key Features
- Single stripe body with collar for enhanced retention
- Designed for thermal (heat-set) and ultrasonic installation
- Creates strong, reusable metric threads in plastic materials
- Manufactured from high-quality brass
- Expansion and self-breaking design for improved retention
- Excellent pull-out and torque resistance
- Open design for standard threaded fasteners
- Reduces the risk of cracking and stress fractures
- More durable than glue or press-fit alternatives
- Suitable for thermoplastics and injection moulded components
- Self-colour brass finish
- Available in a wide range of metric thread sizes
Product Specifications
Code: 40/SCC
Shape: Round
Style: Open
Material: Brass
Body Type: Metric
Finish: Self Colour
Typical Applications
- Injection moulded plastic components
- Electronic enclosures
- Consumer products
- Automotive plastic assemblies
- Electrical housings
- Medical devices
- Telecommunications equipment
- Industrial plastic components
- 3D printed parts
Why Choose SCC Brass Inserts?
SCC Brass Inserts provide a strong, permanent threaded fixing point in plastic materials. Installed using heat-set or ultrasonic processes, they create a secure bond within the plastic while the insert profile generates an expansion and self-breaking effect that improves resistance to pull-out and rotation. The single stripe body and collar design help maximise retention and positioning accuracy, making these inserts ideal for demanding applications requiring repeated assembly and disassembly.
Product Summary
The 40/SCC Brass Insert Single Stripe with Collar provides strong, reusable metric threads in plastic materials. Designed for thermal and ultrasonic installation, these brass inserts utilise an expansion and self-breaking retention effect to maximise pull-out resistance and long-term durability. Ideal for injection moulded, engineered plastic, and 3D printed components, they are available in M2 to M8 sizes.
