PHZ Press-in Hex Inserts

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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 Thread Insert Thread Code L Insert Length Max. Insert Length Code Boss D Width Across Flats P Pilot Diameter Max. T Full Thread Depth Min. (2)
B Hole Dia. +.003 -.000 W Wall Thickness Min.
2-56 256 .230 230 .187 .157 .187 .186 .212
4-40 440 .230 230 .187 .157 .187 .186 .212
6-32 632 .230 230 .187 .157 .187 .186 .212
8-32 832 .265 265 .250 .188 .250 .249 .248
10-24 1024 .265 265 .250 .188 .250 .249 .248
10-32 1032 .265 265 .250 .188 .250 .249 .248
1/4-20 2520 .315 315 .312 .219 .312 .311 .300
1/4-28 2528 .315 315 .312 .219 .312 .311 .300
5/16-18 3118 .365 365 .375 .288 .375 .374 .345
5/16-24 3124 .365 365 .375 .288 .375 .374 .345
(1) All dimensions are in inches and reference unless toleranced. (2) Although thread is tapped thru, thread go-gauge may not pass beyond the T dimension.
Insert Thread Code Boss Material Installation (lbs) Pull–out (lbs) Torque–out (in-lbs)
440 ABS 225 125 4
Polycarbonate 600 280 16
632 ABS 225 125 4
Polycarbonate 600 280 16
832 ABS 300 135 10
Polycarbonate 600 380 42
1024 1032 ABS 300 135 10
Polycarbonate 600 380 42
2520 2528 ABS 400 235 28
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.