Description: TEC-B-M3
TEC Inserts have been designed for post mould installation into thermoplastics, using heat or ultrasonics, the opposing knurls providing a combination of high pull-out and torque resistance.
| Thread | M2 | M2.5 | M3 | M3.5 | M4 | M5 | M6 | M8 | M10 | M12 |
| L | 4 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 7.1 | 8.1 | 9.5 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 15.9 |
| K | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 8.7 | 10.2 | 12.6 | 16.7 |
| N | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 7.9 | 9.5 | 11.8 | 15.8 |
| r-0.00 +0.10 | 3.2 | 4 | 4 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 8 | 9.6 | 11.9 | 16 |
| w min | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 4.5 | 6 | 8 |
| Materials | Finishes | Part Number Examples |
| Brass | Self Colour |
Type | Thread i.e. T-B-M3 |
Where Heat is used to install the insert care should be taken as the heat should only soften the plastic and not melt the material.
Ultrasonic installation performs best with a low amplitude vibration and enough power to only soften the plastic and not melt it.
The Tec Insert is installed using either heat or ultrasonics.
