Threaded Inserts For Wood

Threaded inserts are used to repair stripped threads in plugs and other parts or to create a new threads in a hole for fastening applications.

Threaded inserts for wood.

Thread in and press in shown above. Use wherever assembly or disassembly can lead to thread erosion or stripping. Threaded inserts for wood are also often used to reinforce stripped joins. They re commonly used to create a firm bond in furniture pieces like a chair and table legs.

Insert nuts provide strong machine screw threading in soft woods or substrates. Use thread in inserts in softer woods and plywood where their coarse outside threads cut easily into the surrounding wood. Most types of threaded inserts including externally threaded barbed and grooved rivet nuts and tee nuts remain stationary against thread friction. Product overview ideal for use in applications like furniture cabinetry tap handles and storm windows knife thread inserts provide strong machine threads in hard wood.

Threaded in inserts are best for softer woods and plywood. Drill a hole the size of the body into the wood for the threaded metal insert. Also known as trisert inserts these cut threads into plastic and have better holding power than press fit inserts. They can also be used to convert a standard threaded hole to accept metric fasteners and vice versa.

Commonly available in sizes from 8 32 a 8 screw body with 32 threads per inch to 3 8 16 a 3 8 screw body with 16 threads per inch there are two basic types of threaded inserts. Tapping inserts for wood flanged tapping inserts for softwood. Helical inserts however expand when they are inserted into a hole. Their coarse outer threads cut cleanly into wood applications.

Working with hard woods such as oak and maple or working close to the edge of the wood can result in splitting the wood. Threaded inserts are fasteners that are used to convert threads between inch and metric repair stripped threads or create long lasting threads in or plastic metal wood or composite materials. Proprietary external threads slice into wood for superior holding power. External protrusions bite into the wood preventing the nut from either turning or pulling out.

Nut inserts for hardwood ridges on the barrel of these inserts make them less likely to split hardwood than inserts with prongs.