Inserts – Selection Guide
| Thermoplastics | Thermosetting | Wood | Light alloys | |||||
| Tenders | Medium | Hard | Medium / Hard | Natural Compressed panels MDF (medium) | Aluminum alloys Alloys of magnesium | |||
| Hardness | < 70 Shore D | 70-85 Shore D | > 85 Shore D & Rockwell M | >90 Shore D >85 Rockwell M | ||||
| Modulus of elasticity in bending and tension | < 1,5 Gpa | 1,5<3 Gpa | > 3Gpa | >3 Gpa | ||||
| Broad Distribution Techniques High Performance | PE-BD PE-HD PP | PA 6.6 Rigid PVC ABS POM PET PTFE PSU | PC PC 30%fv PET 35%fv PPS PAI PEEK Pl | EP PUR UP filled PF | ||||
 | Pressure-fit expansion insert | IEC |  | | |  | |  |
 | IEL | | | | | | | |
 | Press-fit insert | IP | | | | | | |
 | Ultrasonic insert | IU | | | | | | |
 | Screw-in insert | IV2 | | | | | | |
 | Insert à visser   | IV7 | | | | | | |
 | IV8 thin wall | | | | | | | |
 | IV9 | | | | | | | |
 | IVH | | | | | | | |
 | IVK | | | | | | | |
 | Overmolding insert | IS Drawn | | | | | | |
 | Hexagonal IS | | | | | | | |
Adapted May be suitable Unsuitable
The values are provided for informational purposes only. Each material is unique and has its own characteristics.
