Product Description
Type E Headless Screw-In Threaded Inserts – Zinc Plated
These Type E threaded inserts create an internal fixing thread in softwood, wood-based composites and suitable plastic components. Their headless design allows the insert to be screwed beneath the material surface, providing a recessed fixing point for a matching machine screw or bolt.
The external self-tapping thread anchors the insert in a prepared pilot hole. An internal hexagon drive allows controlled installation using an Allen key or suitable hex driver.
Specifications
| Product type | Screw-in threaded insert |
|---|---|
| Pattern | Type E, headless / reduced-head style |
| Finish | Zinc plated |
| Installation drive | Internal hexagon socket for an Allen key or hex driver |
| External fixing | Self-tapping screw-in thread |
| Internal fixing | Thread for a matching machine screw or bolt |
| Installation position | Can be recessed below the material surface |
| Parent materials | Softwood, wood-based composites and suitable plastics, subject to application testing |
Key Features
- Headless Type E design for recessed installation.
- Provides an internal thread for removable screw fixings.
- External screw-in thread grips the surrounding material.
- Hexagon drive for installation with an Allen key or hex driver.
- Zinc plated finish for corrosion protection.
Typical Applications
Suitable for furniture, cabinet fittings, shopfitting, panels and suitable moulded plastic components where a recessed threaded fixing is required. The mating screw can be removed and refitted while the insert remains installed.
Installation
Prepare a pilot hole of the correct diameter and depth for the selected insert and parent material. Align the insert squarely with the hole and screw it into position using the correct hex driver. Control the installation depth carefully, as the headless design has no flange to stop against the surface.
Allow sufficient hole depth for the insert, its recessed position and any screw projection. Trial installation in a sample is recommended to establish suitable pilot hole dimensions and avoid splitting or damaging the parent material.
Ordering
Choose the required insert size and pack quantity from the available options. Check the internal thread, insert length, driver size and pilot hole requirements before ordering.
Standards
Type E identifies the headless insert pattern. No specific DIN, BS or ISO product standard has been verified for this listing.
