When the mold opens the core pins are withdrawn leaving the inserts permanently encapsulated in the plastic section with only the threads exposed.
Threaded inserts for plastic molding.
Standard threaded inserts for plastics range from about 1 8 9 16 in diameter to 1 8 5 8 in length with thread sizes ranging from 0 80 to 3 8 16 m2 to m10 depending on type.
All e z lok threaded inserts for plastic are designed for post molding installation.
Installing the inserts during the molding process eliminates the need for.
Molded in blind threaded inserts for plastics our mb series threaded insert is designed to be molded into the plastic component during the molding cycle.
In addition these threaded inserts are an ideal solution for adding machine threads to parts created through 3d printing or additive manufacturing.
E z lok threaded inserts for plastic are available with inch and metric internal threads.
Molded in inserts installed during the molding process the inserts are located in the mold cavity by core pins.
Installing inserts post molding reduces the costs of moldings cuts reject waste caused by misaligned inserts and eliminates the need to chase threads after molding.
Typically the insert is placed on a core pin in the mold during the molding cycle.
This size range accommodates a wide array of applications in industries including electronics automotive aerospace defense medical industrial and recreational equipment.