Inserts are specialized fastening components designed to serve various roles within machinery and structures. They can reinforce joints, repair damaged threads, secure components in rotating machinery, and anchor elements such as pipelines.
Functions and Types of Inserts
Dowel Pin: A solid cylindrical rod, typically used to hold two or more components in a precise alignment. They are often used in manufacturing to ensure consistent assembly.
Threaded Rod: A long, sturdy rod with threading on both ends, or along the entire length, used in tension applications and can be cut to desired length for custom jobs.
Unthreaded Rod: Similar to the threaded rod but without threads, it is used where precise alignment and shear resistance are needed without the requirement for tensioning.
Helical Threaded Inserts: These are used to repair stripped, damaged, or worn threads, and create a stronger thread in soft materials. They are coiled wire inserts that create internal screw threads to accommodate standard-sized fasteners.
Keys in Shaft Keyways: Rectangular-shaped inserts used to lock gears, pulleys, and other components to a rotating shaft, preventing motion between the two while transmitting torque.
Each type of insert is engineered for specific applications, enabling the repair of damaged components, enhancement of joint stability, or the facilitation of assembly. The versatility of inserts makes them indispensable in various industrial, automotive, and construction applications.
