SI® THREADED INSERTS FOR PLASTICS

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 SI® THREADED INSERTS FOR PLASTICS

• SI® inserts are typically specified in applications where strong, durable metal threads are required in plastic material,
especially where frequent assembly and disassembly of the unit for service or repair is necessary.
• Applications for SI® products include: electronics (including wearables, smart phones and hand held devices),
automotive, aerospace and defence, medical, transportation, industrial and recreational equipment.
• SI inserts are available in brass, stainless steel and aluminum.
• SI inserts are available in a large variety of ultrasonic / heat staking, molded-in or press-in types.
• Aluminum and stainless steel inserts for plastics offer lead-free alternatives to leaded brass typically used for brass
inserts.
– Lead-free inserts offer alternative to brass to address environmental active use and end-of-life recycling concerns.
– NEW aluminum inserts are approximately 70% lighter than brass equivalents and made from lead-free aluminum.
– Stainless steel inserts are typically stronger than brass and may offer better protection from certain types of
corrosive agents.

PART NUMBER DESIGNATION AND MATERIAL AND FINISH SPECIFICATIONS

IU B - 440 - 2

Length Code (where applicable):

See individual product charts for actual corresponding dimensional lengths.

Thread Code:
Internal, ASME B1.1, 2B / ASME B1.13M, 6H
For Types PPB, PFLB, and PKB collapsed slot and burrs may cause prevailing
torque while thread accepts class 3A/4h screw.
See individual product charts for actual corresponding thread size.

Material Code:
B = Free-machining, leaded brass. Plain finish. Meets RoHS requirements.
C = 300 series stainless steel. Passivated and/or tested per ASTM A380.
A = 7075-T6 or 2024-T4 aluminum. Plain finish.

Type:
IU = Ultrasonic, tapered
IUT = Ultrasonic, straight wall
IS = Ultrasonic, symmetrical
MSI = microPEM®, Ultrasonic, symmetrical
IB = Molded-in, blind threaded
IBL = Molded-in, self-locking blind threaded
IT = Molded-in, thru-threaded
STK = Molded-in, knurled
NFP = Press-in, hexagonal
PP = Press-in, thru-threaded
PFL = Press-in, flange-head
PK = Press-in, straight knurl

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NE W

All types of SI inserts are now

available in aluminum

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

ULTRASONIC / HEAT STAKING INSERTS

• Ultrasonic - Installed by pressing the insert into the mounting hole with
ultrasonic insertion equipment while simultaneously applying a high
frequency vibration. Frictional heat caused by the vibration melts the plastic
surrounding the insert allowing easy insertion. When the vibration ceases, the
plastic solidifies, locking the insert permanently in place.
• Heat Staking - Installed by pressing the insert into the mounting hole with a
thermal press to melt the plastic surrounding the insert.

IUA, IUB, IUC (Tapered, through threaded inserts) - Page 4

IUTA, IUTB, IUTC (Straight wall, through threaded inserts) - Page 5
ISA, ISB, ISC (Symmetrical, through threaded inserts) - Page 6
MSIA, MSIB (microPEM® symmetrical, through threaded inserts) - Page 7
Performance data for ultrasonic inserts - Page 8

MOLDED-IN INSERTS
• Installed during the molding process, the inserts are located in the mold
cavity by core pins. When the mold opens, the core pins are withdrawn
leaving the inserts permanently encapsulated in the plastic section with only
the threads exposed.
• Installing the inserts during the molding process eliminates the need for
secondary steps or installation equipment.

IBA, IBB, IBC (Blind threaded inserts) - Page 9

IBLC (Self-locking blind threaded inserts) - Page 10
ITA, ITB, ITC (Through threaded inserts) - Page 11
STKA, STKB, STKC (Knurled spacers) - Page 12
Performance data for molded-in inserts - Page 13

PRESS-IN INSERTS
• Installed by simply pressing the inserts into pre-molded or drilled holes.
Installation is accomplished using any standard press at any time during the
production process.
• Eliminates the need for molding-in inserts.
• Eliminates the need for heat or ultrasonic equipment.

NFPC, NFPA (Hexagonal, press-in inserts) - Page 14

PPA, PPB (Through threaded inserts) - Page 15
PFLA, PFLB (Flange-head inserts) - Page 16
PKA, PKB (Straight knurl inserts) - Page 17
Performance data for press-in inserts - Page 18

SI® Custom Designs - Page 19

Hole Preparation Guidelines - Page 19
SI® Prototype Kit - Page 20

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-1 Length Code -2 Length Code

Tapered Thru-Threaded, Types IUA™, IUB™ and IUC™
• Designed for use in tapered holes. Diagonal Knurl
• Tapered mounting hole allows for rapid and accurate C C Thread sizes 4-40 to 3/8-16
alignment prior to installation. and M2.5 to M8
• Aluminum inserts offer light weight, lead-free alternative.
A A E
Install 8° After Knurl
F
-1 Length Code -2 Length Code

Diamond Knurl
C C
D Thread sizes 0-80 & 2-56
Mounting Hole

A A E
All dimensions are in inches. After Knurl

Type Thread Hole Size in Material

Thread Code Length A E C
Size
New Brass
Stainless
Code ± .005 ± .005 ±.005 Min. Hole D F
Aluminum Steel (1) Depth ± .002 ± .002
.060-80 1 .115 .123 .155 .118
IUA IUB IUC 080 .141 .123
(#0-80) 2 .188 .115 .228 .107
.086-56 1 .115 .123 .155 .118
IUA IUB IUC 256 .141 .123
(#2-56) 2 .188 .115 .228 .107
.112-40 1 .135 .157 .175 .153
IUA IUB IUC 440 .172 .159
(#4-40) 2 .219 .149 .259 .141
.138-32 1 .150 .203 .190 .199
IUA IUB IUC 632 .219 .206
(#6-32) 2 .250 .190 .290 .185
UNIFIED

.164-32 1 .185 .230 .225 .226

IUA IUB IUC 832 .250 .234
(#8-32) 2 .312 .213 .352 .208
.190-24 1 .225 .272 .265 .267
IUA IUB IUC 024 .297 .277
(#10-24) 2 .375 .251 .415 .246
.190-32 1 .225 .272 .265 .267
IUA IUB IUC 032 .297 .277
(#10-32) 2 .375 .251 .415 .246
.250-20 1 .300 .354 .340 .349
IUA IUB IUC 0420 .375 .363
(1/4-20) 2 .500 .332 .540 .321
.250-28 1 .300 .354 .340 .349
IUA IUB IUC 0428 .375 .363
(1/4-28) 2 .500 .332 .540 .321
.313-18 1 .335 .439 .375 .431
IUA IUB IUC 0518 .469 .448
(5/16-18) 2 .562 .406 .602 .401
.375-16 1 .375 .532 .415 .523
IUA IUB IUC 0616 .563 .540
(3/8-16) 2 .625 .493 .665 .488

All dimensions are in millimeters.

Type Thread Hole Size in Material
Thread Length A E C
Code

Size x

New Brass
Stainless
Code ± 0.13 ± 0.13 ±0.13 Min. Hole D F
Pitch Aluminum Steel (1) Depth ± 0.05 ± 0.05

1 3.43 3.99 4.44 3.89
M2.5 x 0.45 IUA IUB IUC M2.5 4.37 4.04
2 5.56 3.79 6.58 3.58
1 3.43 3.99 4.44 3.89
M3 x 0.5 IUA IUB IUC M3 4.37 4.04
2 5.56 3.79 6.58 3.58
1 3.81 5.16 4.83 5.05
M3 x 0.5 IUAA IUBB IUCC M3 5.56 5.23
2 6.35 4.83 7.42 4.7
METRIC

1 3.81 5.16 4.83 5.05

M3.5 x 0.6 IUA IUB IUC M3.5 5.56 5.23
2 6.35 4.83 7.42 4.7
1 4.7 5.84 5.72 5.74
M4 x 0.7 IUA IUB IUC M4 6.35 5.94
2 7.92 5.41 8.94 5.28
1 5.72 6.91 6.74 6.78
M5 x 0.8 IUA IUB IUC M5 7.54 7.03
2 9.53 6.38 10.55 6.25
1 6.71 7.83 7.72 7.7
M5 x 0.8 IUAA IUBB IUCC M5 8.33 8
2 11.1 7.16 12.12 7.06
1 7.62 8.99 8.64 8.86
M6 x 1 IUA IUB IUC M6 9.52 9.22
2 12.7 8.43 13.72 8.15
1 8.51 11.15 9.53 10.95
M8 x 1.25 IUA IUB IUC M8 11.91 11.38
2 14.27 10.31 15.29 10.19

(1) Thread tapped thru, Class 3A/4h screw must pass with finger torque, but basic go gauge may stop at last thread.

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Straight Wall, Thru-Threaded, Types IUA™, IUTB™ and IUTC™

• Self-aligning lead-in of insert provides for accurate alignment prior to installation.
• Aluminum inserts offer light weight, lead-free alternative.
S2

Install

S1

A E
After Knurl
All dimensions are in inches.
Type Thread Hole Size in Material
Thread Code A E C S1 S2 Hole Dia.

Size New Brass Stainless (1) ± .005 ± .009 ±.005 Nom. Nom. Hole
Min. + .003
Aluminum Steel Depth
- .000
.086-56
IUTA IUTB IUTC 256 .157 .147 .121 .031 .031 .187 .127
(#2-56)
.112-40
IUTA IUTB IUTC 440 .226 .179 .152 .031 .031 .256 .158
(#4-40)
.138-32
IUTA IUTB IUTC 632 .281 .210 .183 .031 .031 .311 .189
(#6-32)
UNIFIED

.164-32
IUTA IUTB IUTC 832 .321 .243 .217 .031 .040 .351 .223
(#8-32)
.190-24
IUTA IUTB IUTC 024 .375 .273 .247 .046 .046 .405 .253
(#10-24)
.190-32
IUTA IUTB IUTC 032 .375 .273 .247 .046 .046 .405 .253
(#10-32)
.250-20
IUTA IUTB IUTC 0420 .500 .342 .310 .046 .062 .530 .316
(1/4-20)
.250-28
IUTA IUTB IUTC 0428 .500 .342 .310 .046 .062 .530 .316
(1/4-28)
.375-16
IUTA IUTB IUTC 0616 .500 .509 .462 .046 .062 .530 .468
(3/8-16)

All dimensions are in millimeters.

Thread Type Thread Hole Size in Material
Size x A E C S1 S2
Pitch
New Brass
Stainless

Code
± 0.13 ± 0.23

±0.13 Nom. Nom.

Min. Hole Hole Dia.
Aluminum Steel (1) Depth + 0.08
M2 x 0.4 IUTA IUTB IUTC M2 4 3.73 3.07 0.79 0.79 4.76 3.23

M2.5 x 0.45 IUTA IUTB IUTC M2.5 5.74 4.55 3.86 0.79 0.79 6.5 4.01
METRIC

M3 x 0.5 IUTA IUTB IUTC M3 5.74 4.55 3.86 0.79 0.79 6.5 4.01

M3.5 x 0.6 IUTA IUTB IUTC M3.5 7.14 5.33 4.65 0.79 0.79 7.9 4.81

M4 x 0.7 IUTA IUTB IUTC M4 8.15 6.17 5.51 0.79 1.02 8.91 5.67

M5 x 0.8 IUTA IUTB IUTC M5 9.52 6.93 6.27 1.17 1.17 10.28 6.43

M6 x 1 IUTA IUTB IUTC M6 12.7 8.69 7.87 1.17 1.58 13.46 8.03

(1) Thread tapped thru, Class 3A/4h screw must pass with finger torque, but basic go gauge may stop at last thread.

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Symmetrical, Thru-Threaded, Types ISA™, ISB™ and ISC™

• Symmetrical design eliminates the need for orientation.
• Aluminum inserts offer light weight, lead-free alternative.

A E
After Knurl

All dimensions are in inches.

Type Thread Hole Size in Material
Thread Code A E C
Size New Brass Stainless ± .005 ± .005 ± .003 Hole Hole Dia.
Aluminum Steel (1) Depth +.003-.000
.086-56
ISA ISB ISC 256 .157 .151 .122 .187 .126
(#2-56)
.112-40
ISA ISB ISC 440 .226 .182 .153 .256 .157
UNIFIED

(#4-40)
.138-32
ISA ISB ISC 632 .281 .215 .184 .311 .188
(#6-32)
.164-32
ISA ISB ISC 832 .321 .245 .217 .351 .221
(#8-32)
.190-32
ISA ISB ISC 032 .375 .276 .248 .405 .252
(#10-32)
.250-20
ISA ISB ISC 0420 .500 .338 .311 .530 .315
(1/4-20)

All dimensions are in millimeters.

Thread Type Thread Hole Size in Material
A E C
Size x New Stainless Code Hole Hole Dia.
Brass ± 0.13 ± 0.13 ± 0.08
Pitch Aluminum Steel (1) Depth +0.08
METRIC

M3 x 0.5 ISA ISB ISC M3 5.74 4.62 3.88 6.5 3.99

M4 x 0.7 ISA ISB ISC M4 8.15 6.22 5.51 8.92 5.62

M5 x 0.8 ISA ISB ISC M5 9.52 7.01 6.3 10.29 6.4

M6 x 1 ISA ISB ISC M6 12.7 8.58 7.9 13.46 8

(1) Thread tapped thru, Class 3A/4h screw must pass with finger torque, but basic go gauge may stop at last thread.

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microPEM® Symmetrical, Thru-Threaded, Types MSIA™ MSIB™

• Threads as small as M1.
• Symmetrical design eliminates the need for orientation.
• Provides excellent performance in wide range of plastics.
• Aluminum inserts offer light weight, lead-free alternative.

Style #1 Style #2

A A E
After Knurl
All dimensions are in millimeters.
Thread Type Mounting Hole in Material
Size x New Thread Length A E C Min. Wall Hole Depth Hole Diameter
Pitch Aluminum Brass Code Code ±0.1 ± 0.1 Max. Thickness (6) Min. +0.05
100(1) 1 — 1.77
M1 x 0.25(3) MSIA MSIB M1 2.1 0.7 1.75
METRIC

250(2) 2.5 1.75 3.27

100 (1) 1 — 1.77
M1.2 x 0.25(3) MSIA MSIB M1.2 2.1 0.7 1.75
250(2) 2.5 1.75 3.27
150 (2) 1.5 2.27
M1.4 x 0.3(4) MSIA MSIB M1.4 2.5 2.15 0.8 2.15
300(2) 3 3.77
150 (2) 1.5 2.27
M1.6 x 0.35(5) MSIA MSIB M1.6 2.5 2.15 0.8 2.15
300(2) 3 3.77

(1) Style #1 - length codes less than 150

(2) Style #2 - length codes 150 and greater
(3) Metric ISO 68-1, 5H
(4) Metric ISO 68-1, 6H
(5) Metric ASME B1.13M, 6H
(6) Refers to wall diameter of boss as tested in ABS and polycarbonate.

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 ULTRASONIC THREADED INSERTS PERFORMANCE DATA

Types IUA, IUB, IUBB, IUC, and IUCC(1)

ABS Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate
Thread Thread
Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out
Code Code
(lbs.) (in. lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.) (N) (N•m) (N) (N•m)
080-1 75 3 90 3 M2.5-1 334 0.3 400 0.7
256-1 75 3 90 6 M2.5-2 334 0.3 400 0.7
256-2 75 3 90 6 M3-1 356 0.5 712 0.8

METRIC
440-1 80 4 160 7 M3-2 356 0.5 712 0.8
440-2 80 4 160 7 M3.5-1 645 1.7 734 2
UNIFIED

632-1 145 15 165 18 M3.5-2 1223 1.7 2002 2.7

632-2 275 15 450 24 M4-1 912 2 1312 2.3
832-1 205 18 295 20 M4-2 1646 2.1 2869 2.3
832-2 370 19 645 20 M5-1 1201 5.1 1913 6.2
024-1 270 45 430 55 M5-2 2491 6.8 4048 9
024-2 560 60 910 80 M6-1 1664 7.3 2731 9.6
032-1 270 45 430 55 M6-2 3025 7.3 6294 12.2
032-2 560 60 910 80
0420-1 374 65 614 85
0420-2 680 65 1415 108

Types IUTA, IUTB, IUTC(1)

ABS Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate
Thread Thread
Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out
Code Code
(lbs.) (in. lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.) (N) (N•m) (N) (N•m)
METRIC
UNIFIED

256 90 6 112 8 M2.5/M3 730 1.58 1080 1.81

440 165 14 245 16 M4 1450 4.07 1710 5.88
632 268 25 295 31 M5 1710 6.1 2510 9.04
832 328 36 385 52 M6 2130 15.26 2660 21.47
032 385 54 565 80
0420 480 135 600 190

Types ISA, ISB and ISC(1)

ABS Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate
Thread Thread
Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out
Code Code
METRIC

(lbs.) (in. lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.) (N) (N•m) (N) (N•m)
UNIFIED

256 85.5 6.14 149.4 6.37 M3 680 1.62 1550 2.6

440 151.37 14.38 344.94 23.17 M4 2080 3.58 2980 6.45
632 320.3 21.69 405.9 18.19 M5 2470 5.9 4560 8.11
832 462.9 31.7 663.9 57.15 M6 2700 11.1 – –
032 549.6 52.3 1015.4 71.79
0420 600.45 100.25 – –

Types MSIA and MSIB(1)

ABS Polycarbonate
Thread Length (1) The values reported are averages for ultrasonically inserted inserts when
Code Code Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out
all installation specifications and procedures are followed. Variations
(N) (N•cm) (2) (N) (N•cm) (2)
in mounting hole size, sheet material and installation procedure will
METRIC

100 50 3.5 50 4.5

M1 affect results. Performance testing of this product in your application is
250 150 10 200 12
recommended. Samples can be provided for this purpose.
100 50 3.5 50 4.5
M1.2 (2) Torque-out performance will depend on the strength and type of screw
250 150 10 200 12
150 100 15 140 15 being used. In most cases, the screw threads will fail before the insert
M1.4 threads. For testing purposes, inserts were installed using heat stake
300 330 30 400 30
150 100 15 140 15 equipment into a flat sheet.
M1.6
300 330 30 400 30

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 MOLDED-IN THREADED INSERTS

Blind Threaded, Types IBA™, IBB™ and IBC™ H

• Blind-end protects the threads from plastic intrusion.
• Aluminum inserts offer light weight, lead-free alternative.

NOTE: Manufacturing
techniques may leave a C
slight projection a maximum
of .025” / 0.65 mm beyond
the “A” dimension.

S1 S2
E
A Stock Diameter
(Before Knurl)

All dimensions are in inches.

Type Length A ± .005 / H Min. Minor
Thread Thread E C S1 S2
New Stainless Min. No. of Full Threads Dia.
Size Brass Code Nom. ± .005 Nom. Nom.
Aluminum Steel 4 6 8 10 12 Min./Max.
.086-56
IBA IBB IBC 256 .156/.080 .219/.115 .250/.150 .312/.185 .344/.220 .156 .142 .03 .03 .067/.0737
(#2-56)
.112-40
IBA IBB IBC 440 .205/.110 .281/.160 .344/.210 .406/.260 .438/.310 .188 .171 .03 .03 .086/.0939
(#4-40)
.138-32
IBA IBB IBC 632 .250/.135 .344/.200 .406/.260 .469/.325 .531/.385 .219 .202 .03 .06 .105/.114
(#6-32)
UNIFIED

.164-32
IBA IBB IBC 832 .250/.135 .344/.200 .406/.260 .469/.325 .531/.385 .250 .226 .05 .06 .131/.139
(#8-32)
.190-24
IBA IBB IBC 024 .356/.175 .438/.260 .531/.345 .625/.425 .716/.510 .281 .259 .05 .06 .146/.156
(#10-24)
.190-32
IBA IBB IBC 032 .281/.135 .438/.200 .531/.260 .469/.325 .531/.385 .281 .259 .05 .06 .157/.164
(#10-32)
.250-20
IBA IBB IBC 0420 .344/.200 .531/.315 .625/.415 .719/.515 .819/.615 .344 .321 .06 .09 .197/.207
(1/4-20)
.313-18
IBA IBB IBC 0518 .438/.235 .594/.345 .719/.460 .811/.570 .949/.680 .438 .404 .078 .094 .254/.265
(5/16-18)
.375-16
IBA IBB IBC 0616 .500/.265 .688/.390 .812/.515 .935/.640 1.00/.765 .500 .466 .094 .094 .309/.321
(3/8-16)

All dimensions are in millimeters.

Thread Type Length A ± 0.13 / H Min. Minor
Thread E C S1 S2
Size x New Brass Stainless Min. No. of Full Threads Dia.
Code Nom. ± 0.13 Nom. Nom.
Pitch Aluminum Steel 4 6 8 10 12 Min./Max.

M2.5 x 0.45 IBA IBB IBC M2.5 4.78/2.01 6.35/2.87 7.14/3.74 9.53/4.6 10.31/5.47 4.78 4.34 0.8 0.8 2.03/2.14

M3 x 0.5 IBA IBB IBC M3 5.21/2.21 7.13/3.21 8.73/4.21 10.31/5.21 11.13/6.21 4.78 4.34 0.8 0.8 2.47/2.59
METRIC

M3.5 x 0.6 IBA IBB IBC M3.5 6.35/2.62 8.73/3.81 10.31/5.02 11.91/6.22 13.48/7.42 5.56 5.13 0.8 1.6 2.87/3.01

M4 x 0.7 IBA IBB IBC M4 6.35/3.08 8.73/4.47 10.31/5.89 11.91/7.29 13.48/8.69 6.35 5.74 1.2 1.6 3.25/3.42

M5 x 0.8 IBA IBB IBC M5 7.13/3.49 11.12/5.09 13.48/6.69 11.91/8.29 13.48/9.89 7.14 6.57 1.2 1.6 4.15/4.34

M6 x 1 IBA IBB IBC M6 8.73/4.37 13.49/6.37 15.87/8.37 18.26/10.57 20.8/12.37 8.74 8.15 1.6 2.4 4.94/5.16

M8 x 1.25 IBA IBB IBC M8 11.13/5.72 15.09/7.82 18.24/10.32 20.62/12.82 22.23/15.32 11.13 10.26 1.98 2.4 6.68/6.92

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Self-Locking, Blind Threaded, Type IBLC™

• Deformed threads lock screw in place to resist vibration. Deformed thread H
• Blind-end protects the threads from plastic intrusion. for self-locking
feature S2
• Stainless steel, lead-free.

NOTE: Manufacturing
techniques may leave a C
slight projection a maximum
of .025” / 0.65 mm beyond
the “A” dimension.

S1
A E
Stock Diameter
(Before Knurl)

All dimensions are in inches.

(1) First Cycle on Locking
Thread Thread Length A E C S1 S2 H
Type Minor Dia. Torque (in. lbs.) (2)
Size Code Code ± .005 Nom. ± .005 ± .005 ± .005 Min.

Min/Max Min. Max.

.086-56
IBLC 256 8 .250 .156 .150 .03 .03 .067/.0737 .150 0.2 2.5
(#2-56)
.112-40
IBLC 440 8 .344 .188 .180 .03 .03 .086/.0939 .210 0.5 5
(#4-40)
UNIFIED

.138-32
IBLC 632 8 .406 .219 .200 .03 .03 .105/.114 .260 1 10
(#6-32)
.164-32
IBLC 832 8 .406 .250 .235 .05 .06 .131/.139 .260 1.5 15
(#8-32)
.190-32
IBLC 032 8 .531 .281 .270 .05 .06 .157/.164 .260 2 18
(#10-32)
.250-20
IBLC 0420 8 .625 .344 .325 .06 .09 .197/.207 .415 4.5 30
(1/4-20)

All dimensions are in millimeters.

Thread (1) First Cycle on Locking
Thread Length A E C S1 S2 H
Size x Type Minor Dia. Torque (N•m) (2)
Code Code ± 0.13 Nom. ± 0.13 ± 0.13 ± 0.13 Min.

Pitch Min/Max Min. Max.

M3 x 0.5 IBLC M3 8 8.73 4.78 4.57 0.8 0.8 2.48/2.59 4.21 0.06 0.6
METRIC

M4 x 0.7 IBLC M4 8 10.31 6.35 5.97 1.2 1.6 3.26/3.42 5.89 0.16 1.6

M5 x 0.8 IBLC M5 8 13.48 7.14 6.86 1.2 1.6 4.15/4.34 6.69 0.23 2.1

M6 x 1 IBLC M6 8 15.87 8.73 8.26 1.6 2.4 4.95/5.15 8.37 0.37 3.2

(1) Minor diameter may be below minimum in deformed thread area.

(2) Locking torque values shown apply when the mating screw has the following thread class, material and finish. Screw thread class must be 3A for
unified sizes and class 4h for metric sizes. Screws must be 300 series stainless steel with no additive finish.

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 MOLDED-IN THREADED INSERTS

Thru-Threaded, Types ITA™, ITB™ and ITC™

• Pilot diameter and undercuts allow plastic to flow into S2
grooves providing high pullout resistance.
• Aluminum inserts offer light weight, lead-free alternative.

S1
A E
Stock Diameter
(Before Knurl)

All dimensions are in inches.

Type Thread
Thread A E C S1 S2 Minor Dia.
New Stainless Code
Size Brass ± .005 Nom. ± .005 Nom. Nom. Min./Max.
Aluminum Steel (1)
.060-80
ITA ITB ITC 080 .125 .109 .078 .03 .03 .0475/.051
(#0-80)
.086-56
ITA ITB ITC 256 .125 .156 .142 .03 .03 .067/.0737
(#2-56)
.112-40
ITA ITB ITC 440 .188 .188 .171 .03 .03 .086/.0939
(#4-40)
.138-32
ITA ITB ITC 632 .219 .219 .202 .03 .06 .105/.114
(#6-32)
UNIFIED

.164-32
ITA ITB ITC 832 .250 .250 .226 .05 .06 .131/.139
(#8-32)
.190-24
ITA ITB ITC 024 .281 .281 .259 .05 .06 .146/.156
(#10-24)
.190-32
ITA ITB ITC 032 .281 .281 .259 .05 .06 .157/.164
(#10-32)
.250-20
ITA ITB ITC 0420 .375 .344 .321 .06 .09 .197/.207
(1/4-20)
.250-28
ITA ITB ITC 0428 .375 .344 .321 .06 .09 .212/.220
(1/4-28)
.313-18
ITA ITB ITC 0518 .469 .437 .404 .08 .09 .254/.265
(5/16-18)
.375-16
ITA ITB ITC 0616 .562 .500 .466 .09 .09 .309/.321
(3/8-16)

All dimensions are in millimeters.

Thread Type Thread
A E C S1 S2 Minor Dia.
Size x New Stainless Code
Brass ± 0.13 Nom. ± 0.13 Nom. Nom. Min./Max.
Pitch Aluminum Steel (1)

M3 x 0.5 ITA ITB ITC M3 4.77 4.77 4.34 0.78 0.78 2.47/2.59
METRIC

M4 x 0.7 ITA ITB ITC M4 6.35 6.35 5.74 1.16 1.57 3.25/3.42

M5 x 0.8 ITA ITB ITC M5 7.13 7.13 6.57 1.16 1.57 4.15/4.34

M6 x 1 ITA ITB ITC M6 9.53 8.74 8.15 1.57 2.38 4.94/5.16

M10 x 1.5 ITA ITB ITC M10 14.27 12.7 11.84 2.38 2.38 8.55/8.67

(1) Thread tapped thru, Class 3A/4h screw must pass with finger torque, but basic go gauge may stop at last thread.

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 MOLDED-IN THREADED INSERTS

Thru-Threaded, Knurled, Types STKA™, STKB™ and STKC™

• Uniform knurl diameter reduces the risk of sink marks.
• Available in varying lengths for injection molding assemblies.
• Aluminum inserts offer light weight, lead-free alternative.

Configuration for
STKA/STKB/STKC-256-20 and -24 L E
Stock Diameter
(Before Knurl)
All dimensions are in inches.
Type Thread Length Code “L” ± .005 Minor
Thread in 32nds of an Inch E Dia.
New Stainless Code
Size Brass Nom.
Aluminum Steel (1) .125 .187 .250 .312 .375 .500 .625 .750 Min./Max.
.086-56
STKA STKB STKC 256 4 6 8 10 12 16 20 24 .156 .067/.0737
(#2-56)
.112-40
STKA STKB STKC 440 4 6 8 10 12 16 20 24 .188 .086/.0939
(#4-40)
.138-32
STKA STKB STKC 632 4 6 8 10 12 16 20 24 .219 .105/.114
UNIFIED

(#6-32)
.164-32
STKA STKB STKC 832 4 6 8 10 12 16 20 24 .250 .131/.139
(#8-32)
.190-32
STKA STKB STKC 032 4 6 8 10 12 16 20 24 .281 .157/.164
(#10-32)
.250-20
STKA STKB STKC 0420 4 6 8 10 12 16 20 24 .375 .197/.207
(1/4-20)
.313-18
STKA STKB STKC 0518 4 6 8 10 12 16 20 24 .437 .254/.265
(5/16-18)
.375-16
STKA STKB STKC 0616 4 6 8 10 12 16 20 NA .500 .309/.321
(3/8-16)

All dimensions are in millimeters.

Thread Type Thread Minor
Length Code “L” ±0.13 E
Size x New Brass Stainless Code Dia.
in millimeters Nom.
Pitch Aluminum Steel (1) Min./Max.
METRIC

M3 x 0.5 STKA STKB STKC M3 3 4 6 8 10 12 15 18 4.74 2.47/2.59

M4 x 0.7 STKA STKB STKC M4 3 4 6 8 10 12 15 18 6.35 3.25/3.42

M5 x 0.8 STKA STKB STKC M5 3 4 6 8 10 12 15 18 7.13 4.15/4.34

(1) Thread tapped thru, Class 3A/4h screw must pass with finger torque, but basic go gauge may stop at last thread.
NA Not Available.

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 MOLDED-IN THREADED INSERTS PERFORMANCE DATA

Types IBA, IBB and IBC(1)

ABS Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate
Thread Length Thread Length
Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out
Code Code Code Code
(lbs.) (in. lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.) (N) (N•m) (N) (N•m)
6 148 / 140 5.8 / 5.5 165 / 158 6.2 / 5.8 6 1110 / 1060 0.7 / 0.64 1170 / 1120 0.77 / 0.73

METRIC
256 M2.5/M3
10 150 / 143 6 / 5.7 167 / 160 6.4 / 5.9 10 1120 / 1080 0.72 / 0.66 1190 / 1160 0.79 / 0.74
UNIFIED

6 250 / 240 6.2 / 5.7 265 / 253 6.9 / 6.5 6 2350 / 2310 1.69 / 1.59 2420 / 2380 1.81 / 1.74
440 M4
10 252 / 243 6.4 / 5.9 268 / 262 7 / 6.6 10 2370 / 2330 1.78 / 1.69 2430 / 2400 1.85 / 1.79
6 425 / 415 8.5 / 8 455 / 440 9.2 / 8.7 6 2820 / 2770 6.44 / 5.87 2880 / 2840 6.66 / 6.32
632 M5
10 428 / 420 8.6 / 8.2 458 / 452 9.3 / 8.8 10 2830 / 2790 6.55 / 6.1 2890 / 2870 6.78 / 6.44
6 530 / 521 15 / 14.1 545 / 536 16.1 / 15.4 M6 6 4040 / 3980 12.2 / 11.6 4120 / 4050 12.5 / 12
832
10 533 / 526 15.8 / 15 547 / 540 16.4 / 15.8
6 635 / 624 57 / 52 648 / 640 59 / 56
032
10 637 / 629 58 / 54 651 / 646 60 / 57
0420 6 910 / 895 108 / 103 928 / 912 111 / 107

Type IBLC(1)
ABS Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate
Thread Thread
Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out
Code Code

METRIC
(lbs.) (in. lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.) (N) (N•m) (N) (N•m)
UNIFIED

256 128 / 118 5 / 4.6 142 / 134 5.8 / 5 M3 1020 / 970 0.67 / 0.62 1050 / 1000 0.76 / 0.7
440 230 / 220 6 / 5.5 238 / 226 6.8 / 6.2 M4 2200 / 2130 1.24 / 1.01 2220 / 2080 1.58 / 1.46
632 392 / 378 7.8 / 7 406 / 390 9 / 8.2 M5 2630 / 2570 4.52 / 3.39 2630 / 2500 5.42 / 4.74
832 496 / 480 11 / 9 500 / 468 14 / 13 M6 3380 / 3280 10.1 / 8.81 3540 / 3460 11.1 / 9.49
032 592 / 580 40 / 30 592 / 564 48 / 42
0420 760 / 738 90 / 78 798 / 780 99 / 84

Types ITA, ITB and ITC(1)

ABS Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate
Thread Thread
Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out
Code Code
METRIC

(lbs.) (in. lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.) (N) (N•m) (N) (N•m)
UNIFIED

080/256 104 / 96 5.6 / 5.2 115 / 106 6 / 5.6 M3 770 / 730 0.67 / 0.62 820 / 760 0.77 / 0.7
440 175 / 166 6 / 5.5 186 / 173 6.9 / 6.2 M4 1640 / 1630 1.58 / 1.53 1690 / 1650 1.8 / 1.66
632 298 / 290 8 / 7.5 318 / 302 9 / 8.5 M5 1970 / 1920 6.22 / 5.65 2010 / 1970 6.44 / 5.87
832 370 / 368 14 / 13.6 382 / 372 16 / 14.7 M6 2820 / 2750 8.47 / 7.91 2890 / 2820 11.6 / 11
032 444 / 432 55 / 50 454 / 445 57 / 52
0420/0428 635 / 620 75 / 70 650 / 635 103 / 98

(1) The values reported are high and low ranges when all installation specifications and procedures are followed. Variations in mounting hole size,
workpiece material and installation procedure will affect results. Performance testing of this product in your application is recommended. Samples can
be provided for this purpose.

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 PRESS-IN THREADED INSERTS

Hexagonal, Types NFPA™ and NFPC™

• Press-fit insert provides strong, reusable threads. No heat
or ultrasonics required.
H
• Hexagonal “barbed” configuration ensures high torque-out
and pullout values.
• Aluminum inserts offer light weight, lead-free alternative.
Install Pilot
End
C

A E

All dimensions are in inches.

Type Min. Hole Size Min. Min. Depth
Thread Thread A C E
Stainless Sheet in Sheet Boss Full Thread
Size Aluminum Code Max. Max. Nom.
Steel Thickness + .003 - .000 Dia. H(1)
.086-56
NFPA NFPC 256 .230 .240 .187 .186 .187 .500 .212
(#2-56)
.112-40
NFPA NFPC 440 .230 .240 .187 .186 .187 .500 .212
(#4-40)
.138-32
NFPA NFPC 632 .230 .240 .187 .186 .187 .500 .212
UNIFIED

(#6-32)
.164-32
NFPA NFPC 832 .265 .275 .250 .249 .250 .625 .248
(#8-32)
.190-24
NFPA NFPC 024 .265 .275 .250 .249 .250 .625 .248
(#10-24)
.190-32
NFPA NFPC 032 .265 .275 .250 .249 .250 .625 .248
(#10-32)
.250-20
NFPA NFPC 0420 .315 .328 .312 .311 .312 .750 .300
(1/4-20)
.313-18
NFPA NFPC 0518 .365 .380 .375 .374 .375 .950 .345
(5/16-18)

All dimensions are in millimeters.

Thread Type Min. Hole Size Min. Min. Depth
Thread A C E
Size x Stainless Sheet in Sheet Boss Full Thread
Aluminum Code Max. Max. Nom.
Pitch Steel Thickness + 0.08 Dia. H(1)

M3 x 0.5 NFPA NFPC M3 5.84 6.1 4.75 4.72 4.75 12.7 5.38

M3.5 x 0.6 NFPA NFPC M3.5 5.84 6.1 4.75 4.72 4.75 12.7 5.38
METRIC

M4 x 0.7 NFPA NFPC M4 6.73 6.99 6.35 6.32 6.35 15.88 6.3

M5 x 0.8 NFPA NFPC M5 6.73 6.99 6.35 6.32 6.35 15.88 6.3

M6 x 1 NFPA NFPC M6 8 8.33 7.92 7.89 7.92 19.05 7.62

M8 x 1.25 NFPA NFPC M8 9.27 9.65 9.53 9.50 9.53 24.13 8.76

(1) Thread tapped thru, Class 3A/4h screw must pass with finger torque, but basic go gauge may stop at pilot end.

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 PRESS-IN THREADED INSERTS

Thru-Threaded, Types PPA™ and PPB™

• Press-fit insert with strong, reusable threads.
No heat or ultrasonics required. 20° Chamfer
• Slotted insert compresses allowing easy access into S
the mounting hole.
• Aluminum inserts offer light weight, lead-free alternative.
Install W

B
A E
Stock Diameter
(Before Knurl)

All dimensions are in inches.

Type Thread Hole Size in Material
Thread Length A E B S W
Size New Brass
Code
Code ± .005 Nom. ± .015 Nom. ± .015 Min. Hole Hole Dia.
Aluminum (1) Depth ± .002
.086-56
PPA PPB 256 1 .156 .125 .040 .115 .020 .196 .125
(#2-56)
.112-40 1 .188 .045 .140 .228
PPA PPB 440 .156 .020 .156
UNIFIED

(#4-40) 2 .250 .060 .190 .290

.138-32 1 .250 .060 .190 .290
PPA PPB 632 .188 .031 .188
(#6-32) 2 .313 .075 .235 .353
.164-32 1 .250 .060 .190 .290
PPA PPB 832 .219 .047 .219
(#8-32) 2 .313 .075 .235 .353
.190-32 1 .313 .075 .235 .353
PPA PPB 032 .250 .062 .250
(#10-32) 2 .375 .090 .280 .415
.250-20 1 .438 .105 .330 .478
PPA PPB 0420 .313 .078 .313
(1/4-20) 2 .500 .120 .375 .540

All dimensions are in millimeters.

Thread Type Thread Hole Size in Material
Length A BE S W
Size x New Brass
Code
Code ± 0.13 Nom. ± 0.4 Nom. ± 0.4 Min. Hole Hole Dia.
Pitch Aluminum (1) Depth ± 0.05
1 4.77 1.14 3.56 5.79
M3 x 0.5 PPA PPB M3 3.96 0.5 3.96
2 6.35 1.52 4.83 7.37
METRIC

1 6.35 1.52 4.83 7.37

M4 x 0.7 PPA PPB M4 5.56 1.2 5.56
2 7.95 1.91 5.97 8.97
1 7.95 1.91 5.97 8.97
M5 x 0.8 PPA PPB M5 6.35 1.6 6.35
2 9.52 2.29 7.11 10.54
1 11.12 2.67 8.38 12.14
M6 x 1 PPA PPB M6 7.95 2 7.95
2 12.7 3.05 9.53 13.72

(1) Collapsed slot and burrs may cause prevailing torque while thread accepts class 3A/4h screw.

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 PRESS-IN THREADED INSERTS

Flange-Head, Types PFLA™ and PFLB™

• Press-fit insert with strong, reusable threads. No heat or ultrasonics required.
• Flange-head eliminates direct contact of plastic with mating parts. 20° Chamfer
• Slotted insert compresses allowing easy access into the mounting hole. S
• Aluminum inserts offer light weight, lead-free alternative.

C*
Install

When flange head of the W

insert contacts the sheet,
insert is fully installed. T B
A E
Sheet
*C Diameter (After Knurl)
All dimensions are in inches.
Type Thread Hole Size in Material
Thread Length A E C T B S W
Size New Brass
Code
Code ± .005 Nom. Nom. ± .005 ± .010 Nom. ± .015 Min. Hole Hole Dia.
Aluminum (1) Depth ± .002
.086-56
PFLA PFLB 256 1 .136 .188 .135 .020 .025 .115 .020 .176 .125
(#2-56)
.112-40 1 .166 .140 .206
PFLA PFLB 440 .219 .166 .022 .027 .020 .156
(#4-40)
UNIFIED

2 .228 .190 .268

.138-32 1 .222 .190 .262
PFLA PFLB 632 .250 .200 .028 .033 .031 .188
(#6-32) 2 .253 .210 .293
.164-32 1 .246 .210 .286
PFLA PFLB 832 .281 .230 .035 .040 .047 .219
(#8-32) 2 .278 .235 .318
.190-32 1 .270 .235 .310
PFLA PFLB 032 .313 .262 .043 .048 .062 .250
(#10-32) 2 .332 .280 .372
.250-20 1 .388 .330 .428
PFLA PFLB 0420 .375 .335 .050 .055 .078 .313
(1/4-20) 2 .450 .375 .490

All dimensions are in millimeters.

Thread Type Thread Hole Size in Material
Length A E C T B S W
Size x New Brass
Code
Code ± 0.13 Nom. Nom. ± 0.13 ± 0.25 Nom. ± 0.4 Min. Hole Hole Dia.
Pitch Aluminum (1) Depth ± 0.05
1 4.22 3.56 5.24
M3 x 0.5 PFLA PFLB M3 5.56 4.22 0.56 0.69 0.5 3.96
2 5.8 4.83 6.82
METRIC

1 6.25 5.33 7.27

M4 x 0.7 PFLA PFLB M4 7.14 5.84 0.89 1.02 1.14 5.56
2 7.06 5.97 8.08
1 6.86 5.97 7.88
M5 x 0.8 PFLA PFLB M5 7.95 6.65 1.09 1.22 1.6 6.35
2 8.43 7.11 9.45
1 9.86 8.38 10.88
M6 x 1 PFLA PFLB M6 9.53 8.51 1.27 1.40 2 7.95
2 11.43 9.53 12.45

(1) Collapsed slot and burrs may cause prevailing torque while thread accepts class 3A/4h screw.

PEM® VARIMOUNT BONDING FASTENERS

• Laminate within composite layers.

• Mold into plastics.
• Surface bond to panels from front or back side.
• Available with studs, nuts, or standoffs to meet a
variety of applications.

For more information, see PEM® Bulletin VM.

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 PRESS-IN THREADED INSERTS

Straight Knurl, Types PKA™ and PKB™

• Press-fit insert with strong, reusable threads. No heat or ultrasonics required.
• Straight knurls at the top end of the insert offers higher torsional resistance.
• Slotted insert compresses allowing easy access into the mounting hole. S 20° Chamfer
• Aluminum inserts offer light weight, lead-free alternative.

Install C W

B1 B2
E
A
Stock Diameter
(Before Knurl)

All dimensions are in inches.

Type Thread Hole Size in Material
Thread A E C B1 B2 S W

Size
New Code ± .005

Nom.

± .010 ± .010 ± .010 Nom.

± .015 Min. Hole Hole Dia.
Aluminum Brass (1) Depth ± .002
.086-56
PKA PKB 256 .125 .125 .110 .037 .053 .095 .020 .165 .125
(#2-56)
.112-40
PKA PKB 440 .188 .156 .137 .056 .079 .140 .020 .228 .156
UNIFIED

(#4-40)
.138-32
PKA PKB 632 .250 .188 .165 .075 .105 .190 .031 .290 .188
(#6-32)
.164-32
PKA PKB 832 .312 .219 .196 .094 .131 .235 .047 .352 .219
(#8-32)
.190-32
PKA PKB 032 .375 .250 .234 .112 .158 .280 .062 .415 .250
(#10-32)
.250-20
PKA PKB 0420 .500 .312 .291 .150 .210 .375 .078 .540 .312
(1/4-20)

All dimensions are in millimeters.

Thread Type Thread Hole Size in Material
A E C B1 B2 S W
Size x New Code ± 0.13

Nom.

± 0.25 ± 0.25 ± 0.25 Nom.

± 0.4 Min. Hole Hole Dia.
Pitch Aluminum Brass (1) Depth ± 0.05

M3 x 0.5 PKA PKB M3 4.78 3.96 3.48 1.42 2.01 3.56 0.5 5.8 3.96
METRIC

M4 x 0.7 PKA PKB M4 7.92 5.56 4.98 2.39 3.33 5.97 1.19 8.94 5.56

M5 x 0.8 PKA PKB M5 9.53 6.35 5.94 2.84 4.01 7.11 1.57 10.55 6.35

M6 x 1 PKA PKB M6 12.7 7.92 7.39 3.81 5.33 9.53 1.98 13.72 7.92

(1) Collapsed slot and burrs may cause prevailing torque while thread accepts class 3A/4h screw.

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 PRESS-IN THREADED INSERTS PERFORMANCE DATA

Types NFPA and NFPC(1)

ABS Polycarbonate ABS Polycarbonate
Thread Install. Install. Thread Install. Install.
Code Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out Code Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out
Force Force Force Force

METRIC
(lbs.) (in. lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.) (N) (N • m) (N) (N • m)
UNIFIED

(lbs.) (lbs.) (kN) (kN)

440 225 125 4 600 280 16 M3 1 556 0.45 2.67 1245 1.8
632 225 125 4 600 280 16 M4 1.33 600 1.13 2.67 1690 4.74
832 300 135 10 600 380 42 M5 1.33 600 1.13 2.67 1690 4.74
032 300 135 10 600 380 42 M6 1.78 1045 3.16 – – –
0420 400 235 28 – – –

Types PPA and PPB(1)

Phenolic Polycarbonate Phenolic Polycarbonate
Thread Length Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out Thread Length Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out
Code Code (lbs.) (in. lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.) Code Code (N) (N • m) (N) (N • m)
256 1 60 12.8 52 7.2 1 360 2.35 330 1.73
M3

METRIC
1 81 20.8 74 15.3 2 860 4.36 760 2.85
440
2 193 38.6 170 25.2 1 560 4.16 520 3.57
UNIFIED

M4
1 104 29.2 94 23.4 2 1110 6.76 1000 5.15
632
2 221 49.6 198 35.6 1 650 5.09 610 4.47
M5
1 126 36.8 116 31.6 2 1230 7.86 1130 6.28
832
2 249 59.8 224 45.6 1 850 6.96 810 6.33
M6
1 147 45.0 138 39.6 2 1490 10.31 1370 8.66
032
2 276 69.6 253 55.6
1 192 61.6 182 56.0
0420
2 334 91.2 308 76.6

Types PFLA and PFLB(1)

Phenolic Polycarbonate Phenolic Polycarbonate
Thread Length Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out Thread Length Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out
Code Code (lbs.) (in. lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.) Code Code (N) (N • m) (N) (N • m)
256 1 28 8.0 17 8.0 1 180 1.66 130 1.66
M3
METRIC

1 40 14.7 28 14.7 2 280 1.66 200 1.66

440
2 64 14.7 44 14.7 1 280 3.25 240 3.25
UNIFIED

M4
1 53 22.0 41 22.0 2 320 3.25 300 3.25
632
2 77 22.0 56 22.0 1 340 4.02 290 4.02
M5
1 64 28.8 53 28.8 2 450 4.02 360 4.02
832
2 72 28.8 68 28.8 1 450 5.63 400 5.63
M6
1 76 35.6 65 35.6 2 560 5.63 460 5.63
032
2 100 35.6 80 35.6
1 100 49.8 89 49.8
0420
2 125 49.8 104 49.8

Types PKA and PKB(1)

Phenolic Polycarbonate Phenolic Polycarbonate
Thread Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out Thread Pullout Torque-out Pullout Torque-out
Code (lbs.) (in. lbs.) (lbs.) (in. lbs.) Code (N) (N • m) (N) (N • m)
METRIC

256 22 13.2 11 5.2 M3 190 2.51 140 1.63

UNIFIED

440 42 22.2 32 14.4 M4 370 4.75 320 3.82

632 64 32.6 53 24.6 M5 470 5.79 420 4.86
832 84 42.0 73 33.8 M6 660 8.02 610 7.01
032 106 51.2 94 43.0
0420 149 71.0 136 62.0

(1) The values reported are averages when all installation specifications and procedures are followed. Variations in mounting hole size, work piece material
and installation procedure will affect results. Performance testing of this product in your application is recommended. Samples can be provided for this
purpose.

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 CUSTOM DESIGNS FOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

If you can not find a standard product in this catalog to meet your requirements, our Application Engineering Department
will assist you to design a custom fastener to satisfy your requirements. Below are a few examples of custom insert designs.

THIN SHEET STUDS

Provide external threads in material as thin as .125” / 3.175 mm. SI® studs are available in lengths from 1/4”
to 3/4” / 6.35 to 19.05 mm in thread sizes #4-40 to 1/4-20 / M3 to M6. These inserts can be provided in
aluminum, brass, steel and stainless steel and can be pressed into pre-molded or drilled holes.

ULTRASONIC STUDS

Tapered body provides easy insertion in pre-molded or drilled holes. They are available in lengths from 1/4”
to 3/4” / 6.35 to 19.05 mm in thread sizes #2-56 to 1/4-20 / M2 to M6. These inserts can be provided in
aluminum, brass, steel and stainless steel.

SELF-LOCKING ULTRASONIC INSERTS

The self-locking feature prevents screw loosening and is advantageous in applications where
vibration is present. They are available in thread sizes #2-56 to 1/4-20 / M2 to M6 and are
designed for ultrasonic installation into straight or tapered holes.

PRESS-IN STUDS

Allows for mounting a component on the external thread. They are available in lengths from 3/16” to 1” /
4.76 to 25.4 mm. Thread sizes #4-40 to 1/4-20 / M3 to M6. SI® press-in studs can be provided in aluminum,
brass, steel and stainless steel and can be installed into pre-molded or drilled holes without the use of
heat or ultrasonics.

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 SI® THREADED INSERTS FOR PLASTICS

HOLE PREPARATION GUIDELINES PULLOUT TORQUE OUT

Boss Dia.
2 x Insert Dia.

Insert
Dia. Wall Thickness

Torque-out is the torque required to

turn the fastener in the parent material
Thinner walls and bosses may be Pullout is the force required to after installation without inducing
used but will affect performance. pull the insert from the sheet. clamp load on the fastener.

The SI® prototype kit contains a wide variety of SI® threaded inserts for plastics for your
prototype needs. The kit contains over 1,000 ultrasonic, molded-in, and press-in inserts of
various types and sizes, so you can choose the one which will best suit your specific design
requirements. The kit contains both unified and metric parts.

PEM Part #PKSI-100. Price - US $50.00 (Subject to change without notice).

All specifications in this bulletin are presented as accurately and up-to-date as possible. We reserve the right to make changes to any information
contained in this bulletin without notice.

We recommended that you test a particular product to be sure it is ideally suited to your application. We will be happy to provide samples for this
purpose and our authorized distributors can also help you with your selection.

All PEM® products meet our stringent quality standards. If you require additional industry or other specific quality certifications, special procedures and/or part
numbers are required. Please contact your local sales office or representative for further information.
Regulatory compliance information is available in Technical Support section of our website. Specifications subject to change without notice. See our website for the
most current version of this bulletin.

Technical support e-mail: techsupport@pemnet.com © 2016 PennEngineering.

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