SHZ Straight Hole Inserts

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Straight Hole Insert Features

  • Rapid self–aligning installation using heat or ultrasonic.
  • Opposing helical knurls provide excellent pull-out and torque–out resistance.
  • Thin boss walls permit compact design.
  • Available in a wide variety of thread sizes, stud lengths and options.
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General
Insert ThreadInsert Thread CodeBossA Head ThicknessC Head DiameterD Insert DiameterP Pilot Diameter
B Hole Dia. +.004 -.000W Wall Thickness Min.
0-80080.100.051.116.095
2-56256.126.051.021.187.141.123
4-40440.157.063.024.218.181.154
6-32632.189.071.030.250.214.185
8-32832.220.083.036.281.248.218
10-241024.252.102.043.312.278.249
10-321032.252.102.043.312.278.249
1/4-202520.315.130.053.375.341.312
1/4-282528.315.130.053.375.341.312
5/16-183118.378.177.053.437.403.374
5/16-243124.378.177.053.437.403.374
3/8-163716.469.236.063.551.494.465
3/8-243724.469.236.063.551.494.465
1/8-NPT125NPT.453.236.479.450
1/2-135013.630.315.079.748.657.622
1/2-205020.630.315.079.748.657.622
(1) all dimensions are in inches and reference unless toleranced.
Insert Length
Insert ThreadL Insert LengthInsert Length Code
0-80.1252125
2-56.100100
.115115
.125125
.138138
.1572157
4-40.096096
.140140
.170170
.2262226
.250250
.321321
6-32.125125
.150150
.205205
.226226
.250250
.2812281
.375375
8-32.115115
.150150
.185185
.250250
.281281
.3212321
10-24 10-32.185185
.226226
.250250
.310310
.3752375
.400400
1/4-20 1/4-28.250250
.312312
.348348
.5002500
5/16-18 5/16-24.5002500
3/8-16 3/8-24.5002500
1/8 NPT.6252625
1/2-13 1/2-20.6252625
Installation
The insert may be installed by pre-heating or ultrasonic vibration methods. When using heat, the insert should be hot enough to soften the plastic without melting it to avoid flash around the top. Ultrasonic vibration should be applied using low amplitude and the minimum amount of power necessary to satisfactorily soften the plastic. In both methods, avoid excessive pressure that would force an insert into a hole without allowing the plastic to properly soften and flow around the insert features.
Boss Design Recommendation
The SHZ Straight Hole Zert is designed to be installed into a straight molded hole with a 1° inclusive taper. The top of the hole should not be countersunk or counterbored as this will decrease the insert’s performance. The recommended hole size applies at the point reached by the bottom of the insert. Molded holes should be used wherever possible as drilled holes may result in diminished performance. Minimum boss wall thicknesses shown are for reference and may vary depending on the type of plastic.