Threaded Inserts for Plastics by RAF Industries

RAF Industries, also known as MWComponents, offers a line up of threaded inserts for plastic with various methods of installation such as ultrasonic, heat, thermal, press-in and mold-in. Below you will find some of the products that can currently be found at Digi-Key.

C Series

Chevron Inserts

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Some thermoplastics, like polycarbonates and structural foams, are brittle especially in thin-wall applications. Our chevron inserts add considerable strength. Two opposing bands of sharp diagonal knurls provide high tensile pull-out load carrying capability. Little or no stress is applied to the walls of the molded holes.

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Digikey Part Number Manufacturer Part Number Size / Dimension
2254-256X100C-ND 256X100C 0.14" Dia x 0.10" H (3.6mm x 2.5mm)
2254-256X125C-ND 256X125C 0.14" Dia x 0.13" H (3.6mm x 3.2mm)
2254-256X157C-ND 256X157C 0.14" Dia x 0.16" H (3.6mm x 4.0mm)
2254-440X170C-ND 440X170C 0.19" Dia x 0.17" H (4.7mm x 4.3mm)
2254-440X226C-ND 440X226C 0.19" Dia x 0.23" H (4.7mm x 5.7mm)
2254-632X150C-ND 632X150C 0.22" Dia x 0.15" H (5.5mm x 3.8mm)
2254-632X250C-ND 632X250C 0.22" Dia x 0.25" H (5.6mm x 6.4mm)
2254-632X281C-ND 632X281C 0.22" Dia x 0.28" H (5.5mm x 7.1mm)
2254-832X185C-ND 832X185C 0.25" Dia x 0.19" H (6.3mm x 4.7mm)
2254-832X250C-ND 832X250C 0.25" Dia x 0.25" H (6.3mm x 6.4mm)
2254-832X321C-ND 832X321C 0.25" Dia x 0.32" H (6.3mm x 8.2mm)
2254-1032X250C-ND 1032X250C 0.28" Dia x 0.25" H (7.1mm x 6.4mm)
2254-1032X310C-ND 1032X310C 0.28" Dia x 0.31" H (7.1mm x 7.9mm)
2254-1032X375C-ND 1032X375C 0.28" Dia x 0.38" H (7.1mm x 9.5mm)
2254-1024X375C-ND 1024X375C 0.28" Dia x 0.38" H (7.1mm x 9.5mm)
2254-2520X312C-ND 2520X312C 0.34" Dia x 0.31" H (8.7mm x 7.9mm)
2254-2520X375C-ND 2520X375C 0.34" Dia x 0.38" H (8.7mm x 9.5mm)
2254-2520X500C-ND 2520X500C 0.34" Dia x 0.50" H (8.7mm x 12.7mm)
2254-M20X100C-ND M20X100C 0.14" Dia x 0.10" H (3.6mm x 2.5mm)
2254-M20X157C-ND M20X157C 0.14" Dia x 0.16" H (3.6mm x 4.0mm)
2254-M30X170C-ND M30X170C 0.19" Dia x 0.17" H (4.7mm x 4.3mm)
2254-M30X226C-ND M30X226C 0.19" Dia x 0.23" H (4.7mm x 5.7mm)
2254-M40X185C-ND M40X185C 0.25" Dia x 0.19" H (6.3mm x 4.7mm)
2254-M40X250C-ND M40X250C 0.25" Dia x 0.25" H (6.3mm x 6.4mm)
2254-M40X321C-ND M40X321C 0.25" Dia x 0.32" H (6.3mm x 8.2mm)
2254-M50X375C-ND M50X375C 0.28" Dia x 0.38" H (7.1mm x 9.5mm)
2254-M60X312C-ND M60X312C 0.34" Dia x 0.31" H (8.7mm x 7.9mm)
2254-M60X375C-ND M60X375C 0.34" Dia x 0.38" H (8.7mm x 9.5mm)
2254-M60X500C-ND M60X500C 0.34" Dia x 0.50" H (8.7mm x 12.7mm)

H Series

Tapered Inserts

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H Series Tapered Inserts outperform all competitive inserts for ultrasonic and thermal applications. Our customers confirm it. We’ve eliminated the outward stress that occurs with other insert designs during the installation process. Our proprietary “knuckle knurl” ensures a more uniform flow of material into the diagonal knurls and undercuts, ensuring a complete fill, reducing installation time and increasing holding strengths.

H Series Brass

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Digikey Part Number Manufacturer Part Number Size / Dimension
2254-256X115H-ND 256X115H 0.14" Dia x 0.12" H (3.6mm x 2.9mm)
2254-256X188H-ND 256X188H 0.14" Dia x 0.19" H (3.6mm x 4.8mm)
2254-080X188H-ND 080X188H 0.14" Dia x 0.19" H (3.6mm x 4.8mm)
2254-440X135H-ND 440X135H 0.17" Dia x 0.14" H (4.4mm x 3.4mm)
2254-440X135C-ND 440X135C 0.17" Dia x 0.14" H (4.4mm x 3.4mm)
2254-440X219H-ND 440X219H 0.17" Dia x 0.22" H (4.4mm x 5.6mm)
2254-440X285H-ND 440X285H 0.17" Dia x 0.29" H (4.4mm x 7.2mm)
2254-632X150H-ND 632X150H 0.22" Dia x 0.15" H (5.6mm x 3.8mm)
2254-632X250H-ND 632X250H 0.22" Dia x 0.25" H (5.6mm x 6.4mm)
2254-832X185H-ND 832X185H 0.25" Dia x 0.19" H (6.4mm x 4.7mm)
2254-832X312H-ND 832X312H 0.25" Dia x 0.31" H (6.4mm x 7.9mm)
2254-832X375H-ND 832X375H 0.25" Dia x 0.38" H (6.4mm x 9.5mm)
2254-1032X150H-ND 1032X150H 0.30" Dia x 0.15" H (7.5mm x 3.8mm)
2254-1024X150H-ND 1024X150H 0.30" Dia x 0.15" H (7.5mm x 3.8mm)
2254-1024X225H-ND 1024X225H 0.30" Dia x 0.23" H (7.5mm x 5.7mm)
2254-1032X225H-ND 1032X225H 0.30" Dia x 0.23" H (7.5mm x 5.7mm)
2254-1024X375H-ND 1024X375H 0.30" Dia x 0.38" H (7.5mm x 9.5mm)
2254-1032X375H-ND 1032X375H 0.30" Dia x 0.38" H (7.5mm x 9.5mm)
2254-2520X300H-ND 2520X300H 0.38" Dia x 0.30" H (9.5mm x 7.6mm)
2254-2528X300H-ND 2528X300H 0.38" Dia x 0.30" H (9.5mm x 7.6mm)
2254-2520X500H-ND 2520X500H 0.38" Dia x 0.50" H (9.5mm x 12.7mm)
2254-2528X500H-ND 2528X500H 0.38" Dia x 0.50" H (9.5mm x 12.7mm)
2254-3118X335H-ND 3118X335H 0.47" Dia x 0.34" H (11.9mm x 8.5mm)
2254-3124X562H-ND 3124X562H 0.47" Dia x 0.56" H (11.9mm x 14.3mm)
2254-3118X562H-ND 3118X562H 0.47" Dia x 0.56" H (11.9mm x 14.3mm)
2254-3824X375H-ND 3824X375H 0.56" Dia x 0.38" H (14.3mm x 9.5mm)
2254-3816X375H-ND 3816X375H 0.56" Dia x 0.38" H (14.3mm x 9.5mm)
2254-3816X625H-ND 3816X625H 0.56" Dia x 0.63" H (14.3mm x 15.9mm)
2254-3824X625H-ND 3824X625H 0.56" Dia x 0.63" H (14.3mm x 15.9mm)
2254-M16X115H-ND M16X115H 0.14" Dia x 0.12" H (3.6mm x 2.9mm)
2254-M35X150H-ND M35X150H 0.22" Dia x 0.15" H (5.6mm x 3.8mm)
2254-M30X250H-ND M30X250H 0.22" Dia x 0.25" H (5.6mm x 6.4mm)
2254-M35X250H-ND M35X250H 0.22" Dia x 0.25" H (5.6mm x 6.4mm)
2254-M40X185H-ND M40X185H 0.25" Dia x 0.19" H (6.4mm x 4.7mm)
2254-M40X312H-ND M40X312H 0.25" Dia x 0.31" H (6.4mm x 7.9mm)
2254-M50X265H-ND M50X265H 0.33" Dia x 0.27" H (8.3mm x 6.7mm)
2254-M50X438H-ND M50X438H 0.33" Dia x 0.44" H (8.3mm x 11.1mm)
2254-M60X300H-ND M60X300H 0.38" Dia x 0.30" H (9.5mm x 7.6mm)
2254-M60X500H-ND M60X500H 0.38" Dia x 0.50" H (9.5mm x 12.7mm)
2254-M80X335H-ND M80X335H 0.47" Dia x 0.34" H (11.9mm x 8.5mm)

H Series Stainless Steel

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Digikey Part Number Manufacturer Part Number Size / Dimension
2254-080X115HSS-ND 080X115HSS 0.14" Dia x 0.12" H (3.6mm x 2.9mm)
2254-256X115HSS-ND 256X115HSS 0.14" Dia x 0.12" H (3.6mm x 2.9mm)
2254-080X188H-SS-48-ND 080X188H-SS-48 0.14" Dia x 0.19" H (3.6mm x 4.8mm)
2254-256X188HSS-ND 256X188HSS 0.14" Dia x 0.19" H (3.6mm x 4.8mm)
2254-440X135HSS-ND 440X135HSS 0.17" Dia x 0.14" H (4.4mm x 3.4mm)
2254-440X219HSS-ND 440X219HSS 0.17" Dia x 0.22" H (4.4mm x 5.6mm)
2254-440X285HSS-ND 440X285HSS 0.17" Dia x 0.29" H (4.4mm x 7.2mm)
2254-632X150HSS-48-ND 632X150HSS-48 0.22" Dia x 0.15" H (5.6mm x 3.8mm)
2254-632X250HSS-ND 632X250HSS 0.22" Dia x 0.25" H (5.6mm x 6.4mm)
2254-832X185HSS-ND 832X185HSS 0.25" Dia x 0.19" H (6.4mm x 4.7mm)
2254-832X312HSS-ND 832X312HSS 0.25" Dia x 0.31" H (6.4mm x 7.9mm)
2254-832X375HSS-ND 832X375HSS 0.25" Dia x 0.38" H (6.4mm x 9.5mm)
2254-1024X150H-SS-48-ND 1024X150H-SS-48 0.30" Dia x 0.15" H (7.5mm x 3.8mm)
2254-1032X150HSS-ND 1032X150HSS 0.30" Dia x 0.15" H (7.5mm x 3.8mm)
2254-1032X225HSS-ND 1032X225HSS 0.30" Dia x 0.23" H (7.5mm x 5.7mm)
2254-1024X375HSS-ND 1024X375HSS 0.30" Dia x 0.38" H (7.5mm x 9.5mm)
2254-2528X500HSS-ND 2528X500HSS 0.38" Dia x 0.50" H (9.5mm x 12.7mm)
2254-3124X335HSS-ND 3124X335HSS 0.47" Dia x 0.34" H (11.9mm x 8.5mm)
2254-3124X562HSS-ND 3124X562HSS 0.47" Dia x 0.56" H (11.9mm x 14.3mm)
2254-3824X375HSS-ND 3824X375HSS 0.56" Dia x 0.38" H (14.3mm x 9.5mm)
2254-3816X375HSS-ND 3816X375HSS 0.56" Dia x 0.38" H (14.3mm x 9.5mm)
2254-3824X625HSS-ND 3824X625HSS 0.56" Dia x 0.63" H (14.3mm x 15.9mm)
2254-M16X115HSS-ND M16X115HSS 0.14" Dia x 0.12" H (3.6mm x 2.9mm)
2254-M20X188HSS-ND M20X188HSS 0.14" Dia x 0.19" H (3.6mm x 4.8mm)
2254-M25X285HSS-ND M25X285HSS 0.17" Dia x 0.29" H (4.4mm x 7.2mm)
2254-M35X250HSS-ND M35X250HSS 0.22" Dia x 0.25" H (5.6mm x 6.4mm)
2254-M100X375HSS-ND M100X375HSS 0.56" Dia x 0.38" H (14.3mm x 9.5mm)
2254-M100X625H-SS-48-ND M100X625H-SS-48 0.56" Dia x 0.63" H (14.3mm x 15.9mm)

HC Series

Headed Chevron Inserts

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HC Series Inserts offer the same benefits as the C Series plus a flanged head. This insert offers a large contact area for electrical connections and greater pullout strengths for reverse entry applications.

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Digikey Part Number Manufacturer Part Number Size / Dimension
2254-H1024X250C-ND H1024X250C 0.31" Dia x 0.25" H (7.9mm x 6.4mm)
2254-H1024X375C-ND H1024X375C 0.32" Dia x 0.38" H (8.2mm x 9.5mm)
2254-H1032X225C-ND H1032X225C 0.31" Dia x 0.23" H (7.9mm x 5.7mm)
2254-H1032X250C-ND H1032X250C 0.31" Dia x 0.25" H (7.9mm x 6.4mm)
2254-H1032X375C-ND H1032X375C 0.31" Dia x 0.38" H (7.9mm x 9.5mm)
2254-H2520X300C-ND H2520X300C 0.38" Dia x 0.30" H (9.5mm x 7.6mm)
2254-H2520X500C-ND H2520X500C 0.38" Dia x 0.50" H (9.5mm x 12.7mm)
2254-H2528X500C-ND H2528X500C 0.38" Dia x 0.50" H (9.5mm x 12.7mm)
2254-H256X157C-ND H256X157C 0.19" Dia x 0.16" H (4.8mm x 4.0mm)
2254-H3118X500C-ND H3118X500C 0.44" Dia x 0.50" H (11.1mm x 12.7mm)
2254-H3124X500C-ND H3124X500C 0.44" Dia x 0.50" H (11.1mm x 12.7mm)
2254-H3816X500C-ND H3816X500C 0.55" Dia x 0.50" H (14.0mm x 12.7mm)
2254-H3824X500C-ND H3824X500C 0.55" Dia x 0.50" H (14.0mm x 12.7mm)
2254-H440X226C-ND H440X226C 0.22" Dia x 0.23" H (5.5mm x 5.7mm)
2254-H632X180C-ND H632X180C 0.25" Dia x 0.18" H (6.4mm x 4.6mm)
2254-H632X281C-ND H632X281C 0.25" Dia x 0.28" H (6.4mm x 7.1mm)
2254-H832X185C-ND H832X185C 0.28" Dia x 0.19" H (7.1mm x 4.7mm)
2254-H832X250C-ND H832X250C 0.28" Dia x 0.25" H (7.1mm x 6.4mm)
2254-H832X321C-ND H832X321C 0.28" Dia x 0.32" H (7.1mm x 8.2mm)
2254-HM20X157C-ND HM20X157C 0.19" Dia x 0.16" H (4.8mm x 4.0mm)
2254-HM30X226C-ND HM30X226C 0.22" Dia x 0.23" H (5.5mm x 5.7mm)
2254-HM35X281C-ND HM35X281C 0.25" Dia x 0.28" H (6.4mm x 7.1mm)
2254-HM40X185C-ND HM40X185C 0.28" Dia x 0.19" H (7.1mm x 4.7mm)
2254-HM40X321C-ND HM40X321C 0.28" Dia x 0.32" H (7.1mm x 8.2mm)
2254-HM50X375C-ND HM50X375C 0.31" Dia x 0.38" H (7.9mm x 9.5mm)
2254-HM60X300C-ND HM60X300C 0.38" Dia x 0.30" H (9.5mm x 7.6mm)
2254-HM60X500C-ND HM60X500C 0.38" Dia x 0.50" H (9.5mm x 12.7mm)
2254-HM80X500C-ND HM80X500C 0.44" Dia x 0.50" H (11.1mm x 12.7mm)

P & HP Series

Press-in Inserts

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P & HP Series inserts provide adequate holding strengths without the use of ultrasonic or heat equipment. These inserts are most commonly used in thermoset or other hard plastics. The pilot end provides for fast alignment. The insert is placed in a hole, pressure is applied and the three bands of helical knurls dig down deep and lock the insert in place.

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Digikey Part Number Manufacturer Part Number Size / Dimension
2254-H2520X364P-ND H2520X364P 0.37" Dia x 0.36" H (9.5mm x 9.2mm)
2254-H632X247P-ND H632X247P 0.25" Dia x 0.25" H (6.4mm x 6.3mm)
2254-H832X292P-ND H832X292P 0.28" Dia x 0.29" H (7.2mm x 7.4mm)

S Series

Symmetrical Inserts

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Say goodbye to expensive part orientation feeding mechanisms. Our symmetrical inserts can be installed either end first for faster installation and lower costs. By decreasing outward hoop stress, symmetrical inserts decrease cycle times. Their proportionally engineered design ensures that the displaced material is encapsulated by knurls and undercuts. They are designed for straight hole applications.

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Digikey Part Number Manufacturer Part Number Size / Dimension
2254-440X226S-ND 440X226S 0.15" Dia x 0.23" H (3.9mm x 5.7mm)
2254-632X281S-ND 632X281S 0.19" Dia x 0.28" H (4.7mm x 7.1mm)
2254-1032X375S-ND 1032X375S 0.25" Dia x 0.38" H (6.3mm x 9.5mm)
2254-832X321S-ND 832X321S 0.28" Dia x 0.32" H (7.1mm x 8.2mm)

SC Series

Threaded Studs

The body of this threaded stud is modeled after our C Series Insert. Its key feature is the opposing diagonal knurls, which will provide exceptional rotational and tensile resistance. The SC Series is designed for straight molded or drilled holes. They may be installed using the thermal or ultrasonic method or can be molded in place.

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Digikey Part Number Manufacturer Part Number Size / Dimension
2254-S256XC375C-ND S256XC375C 0.12" Dia x 0.53" H (3.1mm x 13.5mm)
2254-S440X250C-ND S440X250C 0.15" Dia x 0.52" H (3.9mm x 13.1mm)
2254-S632X375C-ND S632X375C 0.19" Dia x 0.66" H (4.7mm x 16.7mm)
2254-S832X375C-ND S832X375C 0.22" Dia x 0.70" H (5.5mm x 17.7mm)
2254-S1024X375C-ND S1024X375C 0.25" Dia x 0.75" H (6.3mm x 19.1mm)
2254-S1032X375C-ND S1032X375C 0.25" Dia x 0.75" H (6.3mm x 19.1mm)
2254-S2528X500C-ND S2528X500C 0.31" Dia x 1.00" H (7.9mm x 25.4mm)
2254-S2520X500C-ND S2520X500C 0.31" Dia x 1.00" H (7.9mm x 25.4mm)
2254-S3124X625C-ND S3124X625C 0.37" Dia x 1.13" H (9.5mm x 28.6mm)
2254-S3118X625C-ND S3118X625C 0.37" Dia x 1.13" H (9.5mm x 28.6mm)
2254-S3816X750C-ND S3816X750C 0.47" Dia x 1.25" H (11.8mm x 31.8mm)
2254-S3824X750C-ND S3824X750C 0.47" Dia x 1.25" H (11.8mm x 31.8mm)
2254-SM20X375C-ND SM20X375C 0.12" Dia x 0.53" H (3.1mm x 13.5mm)
2254-SM25X250C-ND SM25X250C 0.15" Dia x 0.48" H (3.9mm x 12.1mm)
2254-SM30X250C-ND SM30X250C 0.15" Dia x 0.48" H (3.9mm x 12.1mm)
2254-SM35X375C-ND SM35X375C 0.19" Dia x 0.66" H (4.7mm x 16.7mm)
2254-SM40X375C-ND SM40X375C 0.22" Dia x 0.70" H (5.5mm x 17.7mm)
2254-SM50X375C-ND SM50X375C 0.25" Dia x 0.75" H (6.3mm x 19.1mm)
2254-SM60X500C-ND SM60X500C 0.31" Dia x 1.00" H (7.9mm x 25.4mm)
2254-SM80X625C-ND SM80X625C 0.37" Dia x 1.13" H (9.5mm x 28.6mm)
2254-SM100X750C-ND SM100X750C 0.47" Dia x 1.25" H (11.8mm x 31.8mm)

NOTE: Quoted text is taken directly from the data sheet