6030 Inserts
Advantages
6030 inserts are a brass, round threaded insert designed specifically for thermoplastic applications. It’s engineered for use in tapered holes and is meant to provide strong, durable threads inside plastic components without the need for oversized bosses or excessive wall thickness. Its design allows faster installation speeds and better repeatability in production.
- Increased productivity
- Improved quality
- Ensures positional accuracy
- High torque and pull out
- Avoids "flash” on non-countersunk holes
Selection of 6030 Inserts
ISO Metric
Specifying an Insert
Boss Design Specification
Hole Preparation
Moulded holes are recommended wherever possible. The taper on the hole should be 8° inclusive and the hole diameter recommended applies at the top of the hole.
Where possible, chamfers and counterbores at the top of the hole should be avoided. If the existing design incorporates one of these features please contact the P.S.M Technology Centre or your local sales office for application advice.
Installation
The fastener may be installed using either a preheating process or using heat generated by ultrasonic vibrations.
Where the preheating process is used, care must be exercised to ensure that the fastener softens but does not melt the plastic.
Ultrasonic installation is best carried out using low amplitude vibrations and the minimum power consistent with satisfactory softening of the plastic material.
Wall Thickness
A general guide to minimum wall thickness is given in the data table but this will vary depending upon the nature of the plastic. Where thinner walls are required, these can often be accommodated, but consultation with the P.S.M Technology Centre or your local sales office and pre-production testing is strongly advised.
Performance Data
The complexity of materials and variations in service conditions make it impossible to detail fastener performance. Please consult with the P.S.M Technology Centre or your local sales office for specific application advice.