Lancaster Fastener Co Ltd

Threadforming Screw Specialists

Sonic-Fix

Unheaded (UHDSONFIX) Headed (HDSONFIX)

The Sonic-Fix has been designed for post mould installation into thermoplastics using heat or ultrasonics with the opposing knurls providing a combination of high pull out and torque resistance. Advantages:
Rapid installation Allows for thin walls in the boss High pull out and torque resistance

Metric and Unified Dimensions

Metric Thread size Unified* M2*
2.56 UNC*

Brass / Self Colour

M2.5* 5.7 4.6 0.61 5.5 3.9 4.0 1.6 M3
4.40 UNC*

M3.5
6.32 UNC*

M4
8.32 UNC*

M5
10.24 UNC* 10.32 UNF*

M6
1/4-20 UNC* 1/4-28 UNF*

M8*
5/16-18 UNC* 5/16-24 UNF*

M10*
3/8-16 UNC* 3/8-24 UNF*

Heat Installation
Where heat is used you must ensure that the insert softens but does not melt the plastic, which helps avoid flash forming around the top of the insert.

L mm W mm T mm H mm N mm Recommended Hole Size mm (-0.0/+0.1) Minimum Wall Thickness mm

4.0 3.6 0.53 4.8 3.1 3.2 1.3

5.7 4.6 0.61 5.5 3.9 4.0 1.6

7 .1 5.4 0.76 6.4 4.7 4.8 1.8

8.1 6.3 0.91 7 .1 5.5 5.6 2.1

9.5 7 .1 1.09 7 .9 6.3 6.4 2.6

12.7 8.7 1.35 9.5 7 .9 8.0 3.3

12.7 10.2 1.35 11.1 9.5 9.6 4.5

12.7 12.6 1.60 14.0 11.8 11.9 6.0

Ultrasonic Installation
Ultrasonic installation works best with low amplitude vibrations and enough power to soften the surrounding plastic.
Care should be taken to avoid excessive downward pressure being applied during installation which can result in the insert being forced into the hole rather than allowing the plastic to soften around it.

* Non preferred - Please contact our sales team to enquire for availability.

Unified variations can be manufactured with either fine or coarse threads. Please state when enquiring.

Heat-Fix

Unheaded (UHDHEAFIX) Headed (HDHEAFIX)

The Heat-Fix has been designed for post mould installation into notch-sensitive thermoplastics using heat. The rounded knurls alleviate stress in the mating boss. Advantages:
Designed specifically for notch-sensitive plastics Symmetrical design for automated installation High pull out and torque resistance

Metric and Unified Dimensions

Metric Thread size Unified* M2*
2.56 UNC*

Brass / Self Colour

M2.5* 5.8 4.4 0.58 5.5 3.9 4.0 1.8 M3
4.40 UNC*

M3.5
6.32 UNC*

M4
8.32 UNC*

M5
10.24 UNC* 10.32 UNF*

M6
1/4-20 UNC* 1/4-28 UNF*

M8*
5/16-18 UNC* 5/16-24 UNF*

Installation Data
The Heat-Fix is installed using heat and you must ensure that the insert softens but does not melt the plastic, which helps avoid flash forming around the top of the insert.

L mm W mm T mm H mm N mm Recommended Hole Size mm (-0.0/+0.1) Minimum Wall Thickness mm

3.9 3.5 0.51 4.8 3.1 3.2 1.4

5.8 4.4 0.58 5.5 3.9 4.0 1.8

7 .1 5.2 0.74 6.4 4.7 4.8 2.1

8.1 6.1 0.89 7 .1 5.5 5.6 2.4

9.5 6.9 1.07 7 .9 6.3 6.4 2.8

12.7 8.5 1.32 9.5 7 .9 8.0 3.6

12.7 10.0 1.32 11.1 9.5 9.6 5.0

* Non preferred - Please contact our sales team to enquire for availability.

Unified variations can be manufactured with either fine or coarse threads. Please state when enquiring.

Tech-Fix

Unheaded (UHDTECFIX)

The Tech-Fix has been designed for post mould installation into thermoplastics using heat or ultrasonics with the opposing knurls and vanes providing high levels of pull out and torque resistance. The symmetrical design means the insert can be installed either way round which allows for automated installation. Advantages:
Rapid installation Symmetrical design for automated installation Allows for thin walls in the boss High pull out and torque resistance

Metric and Unified Dimensions

Metric Thread size Unified* M2*
2.56 UNC*

Brass / Self Colour

M2.5* 5.7 4.4 3.9 4.0 1.6 M3
4.40 UNC*

M3.5
6.32 UNC*

M4
8.32 UNC*

M5
10.24 UNC* 10.32 UNF*

M6
1/4-20 UNC* 1/4-28 UNF*

M8*
5/16-18 UNC* 5/16-24 UNF*

M10*
3/8-16 UNC* 3/8-24 UNF*

Heat Installation
Where heat is used you must ensure that the insert softens but does not melt the plastic, which helps avoid flash forming around the top of the insert.

L mm W mm N mm Recommended Hole Size mm (-0.0/+0.1) Minimum Wall Thickness mm

4.0 3.5 3.1 3.2 1.3

5.7 4.4 3.9 4.0 1.6

7 .1 5.2 4.7 4.8 1.8

8.1 6.1 5.5 5.6 2.1

9.5 6.8 6.3 6.4 2.6

12.7 8.5 7 .9 8.0 3.3

12.7 10.0 9.5 9.6 4.5

12.7 12.3 11.8 11.9 6.0

Ultrasonic Installation
Ultrasonic installation works best with low amplitude vibrations and enough power to soften the surrounding plastic. Care should be taken to avoid excessive downward pressure being applied during installation which can result in the insert being forced into the hole rather than allowing the plastic to soften around it.

* Non preferred - Please contact our sales team to enquire for availability.

Unified variations can be manufactured with either fine or coarse threads. Please state when enquiring.

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Broach-Fix

Unheaded (UHDBROFIX) Headed (HDBROFIX)

The Broach-Fix is a press-in insert, designed for post mould installation into thermosets. The sharp knurls of the insert cut into the mating material during installation thereby reducing stress in brittle thermosets. Advantages:
Simple, press-in installation Allows for thin walls in the boss Good pull out and torque resistance

Metric and Unified Dimensions

Metric Thread size Unified* M2*
2.56 UNC*

Brass / Self Colour

M2.5* 5.3 4.2 0.58 5.5 3.7 3.8 2.0 M3
4.40 UNC*

M3.5
6.32 UNC*

M4
8.32 UNC*

M5
10.24 UNC* 10.32 UNF*

M6
1/4-20 UNC* 1/4-28 UNF*

M8*
5/16-18 UNC* 5/16-24 UNF*

M10*
3/8-16 UNC* 3/8-24 UNF*

Installation Data
The Broach-Fix should be installed with a press that can provide a steady squeezing action to prevent damage to the mating boss. The insert should be allowed to freely rotate during installation.

L mm W mm T mm H mm N mm Recommended Hole Size mm (-0.0/+0.1) Minimum Wall Thickness mm

4.1 3.3 0.51 4.8 3.0 3.1 1.6

5.3 4.2 0.58 5.5 3.7 3.8 2.0

6.3 5.0 0.74 6.4 4.5 4.6 2.5

7 .4 5.8 0.89 7 .1 5.3 5.4 2.5

8.3 6.6 1.07 7 .9 6.1 6.2 2.5

9.2 8.2 1.32 9.5 7 .7 7 .8 2.8

9.2 9.7 1.32 11.1 9.3 9.3 3.8

9.2 12.7 1.57 14.0 12.3 12.3 5.0

* Non preferred - Please contact our sales team to enquire for availability.

Unified variations can be manufactured with either fine or coarse threads. Please state when enquiring.

Fin-Fix

Unheaded (UHDFINFIX) Headed (HDFINFIX)

The Fin-Fix is a press-in insert, designed for post mould installation into thermoplastics. The combination of fins and knurls provides good levels of pull out and torque resistance. Advantages:
Simple, press-in installation Free running female thread Good pull out and torque resistance

Metric and Unified Dimensions

Metric Thread size Unified* M2*
2.56 UNC*

Brass / Self Colour

M2.5* 4.8 4.5 0.58 5.5 3.9 4.0 2.0 M3
4.40 UNC*

M3.5
6.32 UNC*

M4
8.32 UNC*

M5
10.24 UNC* 10.32 UNF*

M6
1/4-20 UNC* 1/4-28 UNF*

M8*
5/16-18 UNC* 5/16-24 UNF*

Installation Data
The Fin-Fix should be installed with a press that can provide a steady squeezing action to prevent damage to the mating boss.

L mm W mm T mm H mm N mm Recommended Hole Size mm (-0.0/+0.1) Minimum Wall Thickness mm

4.0 3.7 0.45 4.8 3.1 3.2 1.6

4.8 4.5 0.58 5.5 3.9 4.0 2.0

6.4 5.3 0.74 6.4 4.7 4.8 2.4

7 .9 6.1 0.89 7 .1 5.5 5.6 2.8

9.5 7 .0 1.07 7 .9 6.3 6.4 3.2

12.7 8.6 1.32 9.5 7 .9 8.0 4.0

12.7 10.2 1.32 11.0 9.5 9.6 4.8

* Non preferred - Please contact our sales team to enquire for availability.

Unified variations can be manufactured with either fine or coarse threads. Please state when enquiring.

Flow-Fix

Unheaded (UHDFLOFIX)

The Flow-Fix is a blind insert, designed to be installed during the moulding process. Advantages:
The blind end prevents plastic ingress during moulding Very high pull out and torque resistance

Installation Data
Metric and Unified Dimensions
Metric Thread size Unified* M2*
2.56 UNC*

Brass / Self Colour

M2.5* 6.4 4.3 4.0 1.2 M3
4.40 UNC*

M3.5
6.32 UNC*

M4
8.32 UNC*

M5
10.24 UNC* 10.32 UNF*

M6
1/4-20 UNC* 1/4-28 UNF*

M8*
5/16-18 UNC* 5/16-24 UNF*

M10*
3/8-16 UNC* 3/8-24 UNF*

The Flow-Fix is designed to be installed during moulding. It is critical that the mould pin used is designed to locate the Flow-Fix and prevent plastic ingress. Please contact us for mould pin design assistance.

L mm W mm A min. mm C mm

5.5 3.4 3.6 1.0

7 .3 4.7 4.6 1.3

9.2 5.5 6.0 1.6

10.2 6.3 6.7 1.8

11.2 7 .3 7 .4 2.0

14.4 9.8 8.1 2.0

16.5 11.4 11.1 2.3

17 .9 13.8 11.9 2.4

* Non preferred - Please contact our sales team to enquire for availability.

Unified variations can be manufactured with either fine or coarse threads. Please state when enquiring.

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Expansion-Fix
Unheaded (UHDEXPFIX) Headed (HDEXPFIX)
The Expansion-Fix is a press-in insert, designed for post mould installation into thermosets. The knurl pattern makes this insert ideal for hard thermosets. Advantages:
Simple, press-in installation Provides self-locking action on mating screw Good pull out and torque resistance
Metric and Unified Dimensions
Metric Thread size Unified* M2*
2.56 UNC*

Brass / Self Colour

M2.5* 4.7 0.51 5.5 4.0 4.0 3.2 M3
4.40 UNC*

Installation Data
The Expansion-Fix should be installed with a press that can provide a steady squeezing action to prevent damage to the mating boss. It is important that the mating screw fully penetrates the insert to achieve full expansion and optimum pull-out resistance.

M3.5
6.32 UNC*

M4
8.32 UNC*

M5
10.24 UNC* 10.32 UNF*

M6
1/4-20 UNC* 1/4-28 UNF*

M8*
5/16-18 UNC* 5/16-24 UNF*

L mm T mm H mm W max mm Recommended Hole Size mm (-0.0/+0.1) Minimum Wall Thickness mm

3.9 0.43 4.8 3.2 3.2 2.4

4.7 0.51 5.5 4.0 4.0 3.2

6.3 0.66 6.4 4.7 4.8 3.6

7 .9 0.82 7 .1 5.5 5.6 4.0

9.4 0.99 7 .9 6.3 6.4 4.8

12.6 1.25 9.5 7 .9 8.0 6.0

12.6 1.25 11.1 9.5 9.6 7 .0

* Non preferred - Please contact our sales team to enquire for availability.

Unified variations can be manufactured with either fine or coarse threads. Please state when enquiring.

Thread-Fix
Unheaded (UHDTHRFIX) Headed (HDTHRFIX)
The Thread-Fix is a self-tapping insert, designed for post mould installation into thermoplastics and thermosets. They are ideally suited to applications which may involve high jack-out loading. Advantages:
Simple, self-tapping installation Helps prevent jack-out High torque resistance

Metric and Unified Dimensions

Metric Thread size Unified* M2.5*
-

Brass / Self Colour

M3
4.40 UNC*

M3.5
6.32 UNC*

M4
8.32 UNC*

M5
10.24 UNC* 10.32 UNF*

M6
1/4-20 UNC* 1/4-28 UNF*

M8*
5/16-18 UNC* 5/16-24 UNF*

M10*
3/8-16 UNC* 3/8-24 UNF*

Installation Data
The Thread-Fix is installed by tapping using a hand tool, vertical drill with tapping attachment or standard tapping machine. Max RPM 35-40. Mandrel must not go past slot.

L mm T mm H mm W mm max
Recommended Hole Size Thermoplastics mm Recommended Hole Size Thermosets mm

6.0 0.58 6.0 4.5 4.0-4.1 4.1-4.3

6.0 0.58 6.5 5.0 4.5-4.6 4.6-4.8

8.0 0.73 7 .5 6.0 5.3-5.4 5.5-5.7

8.0 0.89 8.0 6.5 5.8-5.9 6.0-6.2

10.0 1.06 9.5 8.0 7 .1-7 .2 7 .3-7 .6

14.0 1.32 12.0 10.0 8.6-8.8 9.0-9.4

15.0 1.32 14.0 12.0 10.6-10.8 11.0-11.4

18.0 1.57 16.0 14.0 12.6-12.8 13.0-13.4

* Non preferred - Please contact our sales team to enquire for availability.

Unified variations can be manufactured with either fine or coarse threads. Please state when enquiring.

Comparative Product Descriptions

Lancaster Fastener Insert Range Abbr. Part No UHDSONFIX HDSONFIX UHDTECFIX UHDHEAFIX HDHEAFIX UHDFLOFIX UHDFINFIX HDFINFIX UHDBROFIX HDBROFIX UHDEXPFIX HDEXPFIX UHDTHRFIX HDTHRFIX Description Sonic-Fix Headed Sonic-Fix Tech-Fix Heat-Fix Headed Heat-Fix Flow-Fix Fin-Fix Headed Fin-Fix Broach-Fix Headed Broach-Fix Expansion-Fix Headed Expansion-Fix Thread-Fix Headed Thread-Fix Part No SL SHK TEC HL HLH FTC FL FLH SP HSR N41 N42 SCT HSCT PSM Insert Range Description Sonic-Lok Headed Sonic-Lok Tech-Sonic Heat-Lok Headed Heat-Lok Flo-Sert Fin-Lok Headed Fin-Lok Spiro Headed Spiro Banc-Lok Headed Banc-Lok Screw-Sert Headed Screw-Sert Part No UHBRSO HEBRSO UHBRTE UHBRHE HEBRHE UHBRFL UHBRFI HEBRFI UHBRSP HEBRSP UHBREX HEBREX UHBRTH HEBRTH TR Fastenings Insert Range Description Sonic-Sert Headed Sonic-Sert Tec-Sert Heat-Sert Headed Heat-Sert Flow-Sert Fin-Sert Headed Fin-Sert Broach-Sert Headed Broach-Sert Expansion-Sert Headed Expansion-Sert Thread-Sert Headed Thread-Sert

All data in this brochure is correct to the best of our knowledge, however Lancaster Fastener Co Ltd cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.

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Lancaster Fastener Co Ltd

Threadforming Screw Specialists
Stevant Way, Northgate, White Lund Industrial Estate, Morecambe, England, LA3 3PU 01/12

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