# Heat\-Set Threaded Inserts for Plastic (Component)

## Description

McMaster\-Carr Heat\-Set Threaded Inserts for Plastic\. Create a secure base for fasteners in plastic, including brittle 3D printed parts\. Press these inserts into straight holes that have been drilled, printed, or molded into plastic\. Then, heat them with a soldering tip to melt the surrounding material\. As the plastic cools, it fuses to the sharp, diagonal ridges around the inserts, which prevents them from being twisted or pulled out\. The interior is fully threaded, so you can access the threads from both sides of a through hole\. Also known as Chevron and headed inserts\.
Flanged Profile—Flanges on the insert create a load\-bearing surface that prevents cracks or deformation in the base material\. They also curb overtightening and keep inserts from getting pulled out or through\.
Brass—Conductive and nonmagnetic, these inserts are useful for electrical applications\. They resist moisture but aren't as strong as steel inserts\.

## Component Details

- **Owner:** jharwinbarrozo
- **Created:** 9/30/2026
- **Last Updated:** 10/6/2026
- **Visibility:** Public
- **Exclude from Pick & Place:** true
- **Exclude from PCB:** true
- **Manufacturer Name:** McMaster Carr
- **Part Type:** Threaded Inserts
- **Manufacturer Part Number:** 97171A310
- **Product Info Url:** https://www\.mcmaster\.com/products/inserts/threaded\-insert\-type\~heat\-set/heat\-set\-threaded\-inserts\-for\-plastic\-1\~\~/threaded\-inserts\-3\~performance\~nonmagnetic\-2/system\-of\-measurement\~metric/thread\-size\~m2\-5/thread\-size\~m10/thread\-size\~m3/thread\-size\~m3/thread\-size\~m4\-1/thread\-size\~m2/thread\-size\~m5/profile\~flanged/for\-use\-in\~plastic\-1/thread\-size\~m3\-5/
- **Used in:** 1 project

- **Part Type:** Fasteners
- **Sub-Type:** Other
- **MPN:** 97171A310
- **Mount Type:** Through Hole
- **Material:** Steel
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