Suppliers of Ultrasonic Inserts for Thermoplastics

Looking for reliable suppliers of ultrasonic inserts for thermoplastics? Harrison Silverdale has supplied specialised industrial fasteners from Dronfield, near Sheffield, since 1982. OEMs and distributors across the UK and Europe come to the company for the right part, supplied properly, at a sensible cost.

About Heat Set and Ultrasonic Inserts

Heat set and ultrasonic inserts go in after moulding. The insert is heated, or vibrated ultrasonically, and pressed into a cored hole. The plastic softens, flows around the knurls and undercuts, then sets hard to lock the insert in place. It's quick, repeatable and keeps the moulding tool simple, which is why it's the go-to method on a lot of production lines.

Choosing the Right Heat Set and Ultrasonic Inserts

Hole size, insertion depth and temperature all affect how well the insert holds. Harrison Silverdale can recommend insert styles and hole sizes for y

Typical Applications

• Thermoplastic mouldings fitted post-moulding
• 3D printed parts and prototypes
• Enclosures with multiple fixing points
• High volume assembly lines
• Parts where moulding-in would slow the cycle

Why Choose Harrison Silverdale

Over four decades Harrison Silverdale has built a reputation for quality and reliability with OEMs and distributors across Europe. The team knows fasteners inside out and will tell you straight what will and won't work.

• Serving OEMs and distributors across the UK and Europe
• Core range of fasteners for plastics, composites and sheet metal
• Bar turning and machining, around 80% of the product range
• Wide range of spring steel fasteners and electronic hardware
• Technical advice to help reduce fastener and assembly costs

Frequently Asked Questions

Who supplies ultrasonic inserts for thermoplastics in the UK?

Harrison Silverdale, based in Dronfield near Sheffield, supplies ultrasonic inserts for thermoplastics to manufacturers and distributors across the UK and Europe.

Where is Harrison Silverdale based?

Traso Business Park, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, Sheffield, S18 2XR.

Can Harrison Silverdale make special versions?

Yes. The in-house design service can develop special parts, from a modified standard fastener to a completely new component made to drawing, all covered by ISO 9001:2015.

To talk through ultrasonic inserts for thermoplastics, call Harrison Silverdale on +44 (0) 1246 296 930 or email fasteners@harrisonsilverdale.co.uk. Send a drawing or describe the application and the team will point you to the right part.