Selection of threaded inserts - equivalents for 001M3, 002M3, 0006M2 and 136M3

Are you designing a plastic part and need a durable metal thread? We can help you select a threaded insert based on the material, installation method and required strength at the design stage.

We offer:

- selection of the insert series and size according to the plastic material and wall thickness
- specifications for the mounting hole: hole diameter and depth, minimum wall thickness and any required chamfer
- 2D drawings and 3D models (STEP) for use in your design
- samples for testing in the part on request
- equivalents for the common product codes listed below

Selection by material and installation method:

- thermoplastics, heat or ultrasonic installation: SHZ, THZ (tapered hole), MNZ (mini M1-M2.5)
- thermoplastics, cold press-fit installation without special equipment: TMZ, TMZH, PFZ, PHZ
- thin walls, screw inserted from the insert side: TMBH
- highly filled plastics: HCZ
- PC, PMMA - plastics susceptible to cracking: LSZ
- thermosets: TAZ, SSZ, TSZ, EDZ
- highest strength, moulded-in installation: TMBZ, TMBZC, MBZ, MTZ

Equivalents for common product codes: if you have an insert code from your current supplier, we can select a Pencom equivalent with the same installation dimensions, without changing the mounting hole in the part or the core pin in the mould. Confirmed equivalents:

- press-fit inserts without a flange (TMZ): 001M2, 001M2.5, 001M3, 001M4, 002M2, 002M3, 002M4, 002M5, 002M6
- press-fit inserts with a flange (TMZH): 003M3, 003M4, 004M3, 004M4, 004M5, 004M6, 071M3, 073M2.5, 073M3
- short inserts with a large flange for thin walls (TMBH): 0006M2, 0006M2.5, 0006M3, 0006M4, 0006M5, 0006M8
- self-threading and self-tapping inserts (TAZ, TAZRH): 136M3, 136M5, 137M3, 137M6, 145M2, 145M2.5, 145M3, 145M4, 139M4, 237M4
- moulded-in inserts (TMBZ, TMBZC, TMTZ, FTZ): 116M3, 116M4, 116M6, 117M3, 118M4, 018M2

Pencom has manufactured Zerts inserts since 1982 and holds ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications. We also produce customised versions with different threads, lengths, materials (stainless steel, aluminium) and coatings.

Send us a drawing of the part or the code of the insert you currently use, or describe the material, thread and load requirements, and we will propose a suitable option.

Provide the code and quantity - we will send you a price and delivery date within 24 hours.