Where to Buy Threaded Inserts for 3D Printed Parts

Wondering where to buy threaded inserts for 3D printed parts? Harrison Silverdale supplies them to manufacturers and distributors throughout the UK and Europe, backed by more than four decades in specialised fasteners.

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 your material, so pull-out and torque-out figures are where they need to be.

Typical

• 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

Based at Traso Business Park in Dronfield, Harrison Silverdale supplies all manufacturing sectors. Whether it's a standard insert or a part made to drawing, the same ISO 9001:2015 quality system applies.

• 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
• Supplying specialised industrial fasteners since 1982

Frequently Asked Questions

Who supplies threaded inserts for 3D printed parts in the UK?

Harrison Silverdale, based in Dronfield near Sheffield, supplies threaded inserts for 3D printed parts to manufacturers and distributors across the UK and Europe.

Can Harrison Silverdale help reduce fastener costs?

Yes. A review of the fasteners you currently use often turns up savings, through a better value part, a different fixing method or consolidating supply with one specialist.

Who does Harrison Silverdale supply?

Harrison Silverdale supplies OEMs and distributors in all manufacturing sectors, across the UK and Europe.

Need threaded inserts for 3D printed parts? Get in touch with Harrison Silverdale on +44 (0) 1246 296 930 or at fasteners@harrisonsilverdale.co.uk for pricing, samples and technical advice.