HCZ Hi-Capacity Inserts

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HCZ Insert Features

  • Excellent pull-out and torque-out performance capable of exceeding the strength of most male fasteners.
  • Unique design improves installation speed and process capability leading to higher productivity and reduced scrap.
  • Available with both inch and metric threads.
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General
Insert Thread Insert Thread Code L Insert Length Insert Length Code Boss
a Min. b Ref. c +.004 -.000 d +.004 -.000 e +.004 -.000 f +.004 -.000 g +.004 -.000
8-32 832 .378 378 .433 .378 .035 .394 .327 .256 .291
10-24 1024 .433 433 .472 .433 .035 .449 .390 .256 .339
10-32 1032 .433 433 .472 .433 .035 .449 .390 .256 .339
1/4-20 2520 .433 433 .472 .433 .035 .512 .445 .256 .409
1/4-28 2528 .433 433 .472 .433 .035 .512 .445 .256 .409
5/16-18 3118 .433 433 .472 .433 .035 .551 .512 .256 .476
5/16-24 3124 .433 433 .472 .433 .035 .551 .512 .256 .476
3/8-16 3716 .433 433 .472 .433 .035 .630 .575 .256 .539
3/8-24 3724 .433 433 .472 .433 .035 .630 .575 .256 .539
Thread Code w Boss Wall Thickness Min. A Head Thickness C Head Diameter D Insert Diameter P Pilot Diameter
832 .138 .020 .354 .354 .323
1024 .177 .020 .413 .413 .382
1032 .177 .020 .413 .413 .382
2520 .236 .020 .472 .472 .441
2528 .236 .020 .472 .472 .441
3118 .315 .020 .539 .539 .508
3124 .315 .020 .539 .539 .508
3716 .394 .020 .598 .598 .571
3724 .394 .020 .598 .598 .571
Installation
The inserts 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. To achieve maximum performance, install the insert flush with the top of the hole.
Boss Design Recommendation
The HCZ Hi-Capacity Zert is designed to be installed into a specifically shaped molded hole. Minimum boss wall thicknesses shown are for reference and may vary depending on the type of plastic.