ATSCPBCM – ATSCPBCML Press-Fit Threaded Inserts for Plastics

Press-fit threaded insert for plastic ATSCPBCM single crown design

Press-fit threaded insert for plastic ATSCPBCML double crown high strength

Reliable metal threads for thermoplastic components requiring secure fastening, high pull-out resistance and long-term performance.

Creating durable and reliable threads in thermoplastic components is a common challenge in modern manufacturing. Plastic materials offer significant advantages in terms of weight reduction, design flexibility and production efficiency, but they often require reinforced fastening solutions capable of withstanding repeated assembly cycles and mechanical loads.

ATSCPBCM and ATSCPBCML press-fit threaded inserts are designed to provide strong metal threads in plastic parts, improving fastening reliability while reducing the risk of thread wear, stripping and premature component failure. Their design allows manufacturers to increase assembly performance without compromising the integrity of the surrounding material.

Used in injection-molded components, plastic housings, technical enclosures and engineered assemblies, these inserts help create secure fastening points for applications where durability, consistency and serviceability are essential requirements.

The ATSCPBCM version features a single anchoring crown and represents the standard solution for most industrial applications. The ATSCPBCML version, available upon request, incorporates a double-crown design that provides enhanced retention and increased pull-out resistance for demanding applications subject to higher mechanical stresses.

By distributing loads more effectively within the thermoplastic material, ATS inserts contribute to improved fastening stability, longer product life and greater reliability throughout the operational lifecycle of the assembled component.

Typical applications include:

Injection-molded plastic components
Industrial equipment and machinery
Automotive plastic assemblies
Electrical and electronic enclosures
Household appliances
Technical plastic housings
Mechanical and electromechanical assemblies

Key advantages:

Fast and simple press-fit installation
Reliable metal threads in thermoplastic materials
High resistance to pull-out and rotational forces
Improved durability under repeated assembly and disassembly cycles
Reduced risk of thread damage in plastic components
ATSCPBCM standard version with single anchoring crown
ATSCPBCML reinforced double-crown version available upon request
Suitable for demanding industrial fastening applications

FAQ and insights

Threaded inserts create a strong metal thread inside plastic components, improving their strength and long-term durability.

Thanks to their design, they reduce wear, prevent thread stripping, and ensure a secure and reliable fastening, even after repeated assembly and disassembly cycles.

This solution is ideal for applications that require repeated assembly, ensuring consistent performance and greater component reliability.

Threads made directly in plastic tend to wear over time. Thermoplastic materials are subject to creep, vibrations, and repeated temperature changes, all of which can gradually deform the material and reduce its ability to maintain a secure fastening.

Over time, these factors can lead to a loss of tightening torque, compromise the stability of the joint, and, in the most demanding applications, even cause thread failure, especially where repeated loads or harsh operating conditions are involved.

Threaded inserts provide the ideal solution by creating a strong metal thread inside the plastic. This minimizes wear and thread stripping, ensures a secure and reliable fastening even after repeated assembly and disassembly, and extends the service life of the component.

Press-fit threaded inserts work through a system of controlled mechanical interference between the metal insert and the thermoplastic material, ensuring a strong and long-lasting fastening.

During installation, the anchoring ring becomes integrated into the plastic, providing high resistance to pull-out and rotation, without the need for adhesives or heat treatments.

Once installed, threaded inserts create a strong metal thread inside the plastic, reducing wear, preventing thread stripping, and maintaining a secure and reliable fastening even after numerous assembly and disassembly cycles.

PRESS-FIT THREADED INSERTS FOR PLASTICS (ATSCPBCM_ATSCPBCML)

Reliable metal threads for thermoplastic components requiring secure fastening, high pull-out resistance and long-term performance.

FAQ and insights

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