{"id":28758,"date":"2024-12-11T18:28:06","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T09:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/de.meviy.misumi-ec.com\/info\/?p=28758"},"modified":"2025-05-03T20:43:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T11:43:12","slug":"new-at-meviy-new-plastic-plate-applications-with-tapped-holes-and-threaded-inserts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/de.meviy.misumi-ec.com\/info\/en\/service-release-en\/28758\/","title":{"rendered":"New at meviy: New Plastic Plate Applications with Tapped Holes and Threaded Inserts"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"28758\" class=\"elementor elementor-28758\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db624f8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"db624f8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7edf48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7edf48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Plastic plates are widely used in various industries due to their lightweight, versatility, and cost-effectiveness. To further enhance their functionality, two important features\u2014<strong>tapped holes<\/strong> and <strong>threaded insert holes<\/strong>\u2014are now available in sheet metal fabrication services. These new options open up possibilities for plastic plates to be utilised in more demanding applications, such as equipment covers, partitions, and lightweight structural components, where precise fastening solutions are required.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Both tapped holes and threaded insert holes provide convenient methods for attaching fasteners to plastic plates, offering durability, ease of assembly, and reliability. Understanding the difference between these two features and their applications will help you choose the right option for your project.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 18pt;\">What Are Tapped Holes?<\/span><\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">A tapped hole is a pre-drilled hole that has been threaded to allow a screw or bolt to be securely fastened into it. In plastic plates, tapped holes are particularly useful for lightweight and medium-duty applications where direct threading into the material is sufficient to hold components together.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Tapped holes are advantageous because they eliminate the need for additional components like nuts or inserts, streamlining the assembly process and reducing the overall cost of the design. However, because plastic is a softer material, the threads created within the tapped hole may wear out over time if subjected to frequent use or high torque. This makes tapped holes ideal for applications where fasteners will not need to be repeatedly removed or tightened.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 18pt;\">What Are Threaded Insert Holes?<\/span><\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">A threaded insert hole is a pre-drilled hole designed to accommodate a threaded insert (threaded bushing), which is typically made of a harder material such as <a href=\"https:\/\/de.meviy.misumi-ec.com\/info\/en\/blog-en-c\/news-en-c\/26016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stainless steel<\/a>. The threaded insert is installed into the plastic plate, creating a reinforced threaded surface that can withstand repeated fastening and unfastening without degrading the material.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Threaded insert holes are particularly beneficial for applications where durability and longevity are critical. For example, in industrial equipment or machinery that requires regular maintenance, the use of threaded inserts ensures that the fastening points remain reliable and secure over time.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"> Additionally, threaded inserts provide greater resistance to torque and shear forces compared to tapped holes, making them suitable for high-stress environments.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">By offering both tapped holes and threaded insert holes, sheet metal fabrication services empower designers to customise plastic plates for a wide range of applications, balancing cost, durability, and performance. Whether you need a simple fastening solution or a robust option for high-frequency use, these features provide the flexibility you need for your projects.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d094175 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d094175\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/de.meviy.misumi-ec.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Picture1-2-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28760\" alt=\"example of a plastic plate with threaded insert holes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/de.meviy.misumi-ec.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Picture1-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/de.meviy.misumi-ec.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Picture1-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/de.meviy.misumi-ec.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Picture1-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/de.meviy.misumi-ec.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Picture1-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/de.meviy.misumi-ec.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Picture1-2.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5651172 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5651172\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/meviy.misumi-ec.com\/en_gb-de\/login\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Upload your 3D CAD data<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47bb404 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47bb404\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Thread Insert Nominal Diameter and Length (D) Available at meviy<\/span><\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">The nominal length (D) for each nominal diameter is available in three options: <strong>&#8220;1D,&#8221; &#8220;1.5D,&#8221; and &#8220;2D.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2380d86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2380d86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><thead><tr style=\"background-color: #fdc619; color: #333; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;\"><th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Material<\/span><\/strong><\/th><th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Plate Thickness<\/span><\/strong><\/th><th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nominal Length<\/span><\/strong><\/th><th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\" colspan=\"5\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nominal Diameter<\/span><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr style=\"background-color: #fdc619; color: #333; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;\"><th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/th><th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/th><th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/th><th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">M3<\/span><\/strong><\/th><th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">M4<\/span><\/strong><\/th><th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">M5<\/span><\/strong><\/th><th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">M6<\/span><\/strong><\/th><th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">M8<\/span><\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\" rowspan=\"9\"><ul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style-type: none;\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">PET (Polyethylene terephthalate)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Acrylic<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Polycarbonate<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3.0<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\" rowspan=\"3\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">5.0<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1D<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u3007<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u3007<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1.5D<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u3007<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2D<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\" rowspan=\"3\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">8.0<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1D<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u3007<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u3007<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u3007<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u3007<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1.5D<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u3007<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u3007<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u3007<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2D<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u3007<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\" rowspan=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">10.0<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1D<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u3007<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u3007<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u3007<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u3007<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1.5D<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u3007<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u3007<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u3007<\/span><\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cbe9ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9cbe9ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18pt;\">What is Plastic in Mechanical Components?<\/span><\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Plastic materials are a cornerstone in the manufacturing of mechanical components due to their versatility, lightweight properties, and cost-effectiveness. Unlike metals, <a href=\"https:\/\/de.meviy.misumi-ec.com\/info\/en\/blog-en-c\/news-en-c\/27929\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plastics <\/a>are less dense and exhibit excellent resistance to corrosion, making them suitable for various applications in industries such as automotive, electronics, and medical devices. Additionally, plastics can be easily <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/de.meviy.misumi-ec.com\/info\/en\/blog-en-c\/news-en-c\/27864\/\">moulded<\/a> into complex shapes, offering design flexibility while reducing production costs.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 18pt;\">Applications of Plastic Plates<\/span><\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Plastic plates find wide use in mechanical and industrial components due to their unique properties. These plates are commonly utilised for lightweight structural supports, insulation panels, and machine guards. Their softer nature allows for easy machining, cutting, and drilling, making them an ideal choice for projects requiring customised dimensions. Plastic plates are also resistant to chemicals, making them a preferred material for environments with exposure to oils, solvents, or other corrosive substances.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Don\u2019t miss the chance to try out this convenient solution for reinforcing plastic plates today!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9cf6e9 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"e9cf6e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/meviy.misumi-ec.com\/en_gb-de\/login\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Upload your 3D CAD data<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plastic plates are widely used in various industries due to their lightweight, versatility, and cost-effectiveness. 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