MTZ Molded Thru-hole Inserts
MTZ Insert Features
- Design provides excellent performance when molded in thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics.
- Tapped open end allows screw to pass through the insert.
- Custom lengths available by request.
3D files available upon request.
General
| Insert Thread | Insert Thread Code | L Insert Length ±.005 | Insert Length Code | D Stock Dia. Before Knurl | P End Diameter ±.005 | S1 | S2 | Thread Minor Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-80 | 080 | .125 | 125 | .109 | .078 | .030 | .030 | .0475 -.0510 |
| 2-56 | 256 | .125 | 125 | .156 | .142 | .030 | .030 | .0670-.0737 |
| 4-40 | 440 | .188 | 188 | .188 | .171 | .030 | .030 | .0860-.0939 |
| 6-32 | 632 | .219 | 219 | .219 | .202 | .030 | .060 | .105 -.114 |
| 8-32 | 832 | .250 | 250 | .250 | .226 | .050 | .060 | .131-.139 |
| 10-24 | 1024 | .281 | 281 | .281 | .259 | .050 | .060 | .146 -.156 |
| 10-32 | 1032 | .281 | 281 | .281 | .259 | .050 | .060 | .157-.164 |
| 1/4-20 | 2520 | .375 | 375 | .344 | .321 | .060 | .090 | .197-.207 |
| 1/4-28 | 2528 | .375 | 375 | .344 | .321 | .060 | .090 | .212-.220 |
| 5/16-18 | 3118 | .469 | 469 | .437 | .404 | .080 | .090 | .260-.265 |
| 3/8-16 | 3716 | .562 | 562 | .500 | .466 | .090 | .090 | .309-.321 |
| Insert Thread Code | Host Material | Pull-out (lbs) | Torque-out (in-lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 080 256 | ABS | 96-104 | 5.2- 5.6 |
| Polycarbonate | 106-115 | 5.6- 6.0 | |
| 440 | ABS | 166-175 | 5.5-6.0 |
| Polycarbonate | 173-186 | 6.2-6.9 | |
| 632 | ABS | 290-298 | 7.5-8.0 |
| Polycarbonate | 302-318 | 8.5-9.0 | |
| 832 | ABS | 368-370 | 13.6-14.0 |
| Polycarbonate | 372-382 | 14.7-16.0 | |
| 1024 1032 | ABS | 432-444 | 50-55 |
| Polycarbonate | 445-454 | 52-57 | |
| 2520 2528 | ABS | 620-635 | 75-70 |
| Polycarbonate | 635-650 | 98-103 |
(1) Performance data shown is for reference only. Variations in application, boss material type and size, and installation method will affect the loads. North State Fastener strongly encourages testing in the application.
General
| Insert Thread | Insert Thread Code | L Insert Length ±0.13 | Insert Length Code | D Stock Dia. Before Knurl | P End Diameter ±0.13 | S1 | S2 | Thread Minor Diameter |
| M2 x 0.4 | M2 | 3.18 | 3.18 | 3.96 | 3.61 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 1.58 -1.67 |
| M2.5 x 0.45 | M2.5 | 4.77 | 4.77 | 4.77 | 4.34 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 2.03- 2.14 |
| M3 x 0.5 | M3 | 4.77 | 4.77 | 4.77 | 4.34 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 2.47-2.59 |
| M3.5 x 0.6 | M3.5 | 5.56 | 5.56 | 5.56 | 5.13 | 0.78 | 1.57 | 2.87-3.01 |
| M4 x 0.7 | M4 | 6.35 | 6.35 | 6.35 | 5.74 | 1.16 | 1.57 | 3.25 -3.42 |
| M5 x 0.8 | M5 | 7.13 | 7.13 | 7.13 | 6.57 | 1.16 | 1.57 | 4.15 – 4.34 |
| M6 x 1.0 | M6 | 9.53 | 9.53 | 8.74 | 8.15 | 1.57 | 2.38 | 4.94 -5.16 |
| M10 x 1.5 | M10 | 14.27 | 14.27 | 12.70 | 11.84 | 2.38 | 2.38 | 8.55-8.67 |
(1) All dimensions are in millimeters and reference unless toleranced.
| Insert Thread Code | Host Material | Pull-out (kN) | Torque-out (N-m) |
| M2 | ABS | 0.43-0.46 | 0.59-0.63 |
| Polycarbonate | 0.47-0.51 | 0.63-0.68 | |
| M2.5 M3 | ABS | 0.73-0.77 | 0.62-0.67 |
| Polycarbonate | 0.76-0.82 | 0.70-0.77 | |
| M4 | ABS | 1.63-1.64 | 1.53-1.58 |
| Polycarbonate | 1.65-1.69 | 1.66-1.80 | |
| M5 | ABS | 1.92-1.97 | 5.65-6.22 |
| Polycarbonate | 1.97-2.01 | 5.87-6.44 | |
| M6 | ABS | 2.75-2.82 | 7.91-8.47 |
| Polycarbonate | 2.82-2.89 | 11.0-11.6 |
(1) Performance data shown is for reference only. Variations in application, boss material type and size, and installation method will affect the loads. North State Fastener strongly encourages testing in the application.