PHZ Press-in Hex Inserts

Metric

Press-in Hex Insert Features

  • Simple press-in installation for most thermoplastics.
  • Hexagonal barbs provide high pull-out and torque-out resistance.
  • Available in a wide variety of thread sizes.
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General
Insert ThreadInsert Thread CodeL Insert Length Max.Insert Length CodeBossD Width Across FlatsP Pilot Diameter Max.T Full Thread Depth Min.2
B Hole Dia. +0.08 -0.00W Wall Thickness Min.
M3 x 0.5M35.845.844.753.984.754.725.38
M3.5 x 0.6M3.55.845.844.753.984.754.725.38
M4 x 0.7M46.736.736.354.776.356.326.30
M5 x 0.8M56.736.736.354.776.356.326.30
M6 x 1.0M68.008.007.925.577.927.897.62
M8 x 1.25M89.279.279.537.309.539.508.76
(1) All dimensions are in millimeters and reference unless toleranced. (2) Although thread is tapped thru, thread go-gauge may not pass beyond the T dimension.
Insert Thread CodeBoss MaterialInstallation (kN)Pull–out (N)Torque–out (N-m)
M3ABS1.005560.45
Polycarbonate2.6712451.80
M4ABS1.336001.13
Polycarbonate2.6716904.74
M5ABS1.336001.13
Polycarbonate2.6716904.74
M6ABS1.7810453.16
Polycarbonate———
(1) Performance data shown is for reference only. Variations in application, boss material type and size, and installation method will affect the loads. PENCOM strongly encourages testing in the application.