WINTER 2024
Distributor's Link Magazine Winter 2024 / Vol 47 No 1
Distributor's Link Magazine Winter 2024 / Vol 47 No 1
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
110<br />
THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK<br />
PENN ENGINEERING NEW FASTENING INNOVATIONS FOR CASTINGS AND SOFT METALS from page 38<br />
More About CastSert <br />
¤ Designed for flush installation with flat punch<br />
and anvil into blind holes or thru-holes<br />
¤ Depth of knurl allows engagement with as-cast<br />
draft angle holes or drilled holes<br />
¤ Process cost savings vs. coil inserts or<br />
thread tapping<br />
¤ Installed by simply pressing the inserts into<br />
drilled or “as-cast” holes; installation is<br />
accomplished using any standard press at<br />
any time during the production process<br />
¤ Symmetric for auto-feed capabilities<br />
¤ Pull-out performance varies based on panel<br />
material, length of engagement, and draft angle<br />
¤ Available in thread sizes #2-56 to 1/4-20/<br />
M2.5 to M6 in two lengths per thread size<br />
Top Advantages<br />
When it comes to performance benefits, CastSert<br />
inserts produce greater torque resistance and higher<br />
pullout strength when compared to other common<br />
fastening solutions on the market.<br />
The total installed cost of CastSert inserts is<br />
lower than competitors’ solutions, thanks to its quick<br />
one-step installation and ability to be automatically<br />
fed. Competitive solutions require significant manual<br />
installation with several process steps and tools. In fact,<br />
helical inserts require a different set of tools for each<br />
thread size.<br />
Application preparation is another advantage, as<br />
no prep is required. CastSert inserts can be quickly<br />
installed into an as-cast or simple drilled hole.<br />
Performance is another key advantage of CastSert<br />
inserts. There are no loose chip concerns from tapping<br />
a brittle metal, and no broken tang to remove. They offer<br />
high torque-out strength – a 12.9 bolt will break before<br />
the CastSert insert pins.<br />
Markets And Applications<br />
As mentioned earlier, the versatility of PEM®<br />
CastSert press-in inserts make them a viable fastening<br />
option for many different markets and applications – in<br />
most any instance where castings and threads are<br />
used.<br />
For the automotive industry, they’re a smart<br />
fastening solution for applications such as engine blocks<br />
and battery trays. For datacom and telecom, they can<br />
be used in server switches. Applications in consumer<br />
electronics and other consumer products can also reap<br />
the benefits of CastSert inserts.<br />
PENN ENGINEERING
Change language