The metal inserts and bushings are for reinforcing the mechanical properties of the plastic or thermoplastic elastomer products. Insert molding reduces assembly and labor costs, reduces the size and weight of the part, improves component reliability, and delivers improved part strength and structure with enhanced design flexibility.
Uses For Inserts
A variety of inserts can be molded into plastic components. These include a diversity of magnets, screws, studs, contacts, clips, pins, surface mount pads, rivets, threaded fastners, bushings, tubes, etc. manufactured in materials such as brass, stainless steel, bronze, aluminum, copper, MonelTM and nickel/nickel alloy.
Insert molded components can be used in housings, instruments, knobs, devices and electrical components for a wide variety of applications in the medical, defense, aerospace, electronics/electrical, industrial and consumer markets.