Threaded inserts provide durable, reusable threads in thermoplastic components, making them ideal for assemblies that require repeated fastening and long-term mechanical strength. Heat staking is one of the most reliable methods for installing threaded inserts because it creates a permanent mechanical bond without introducing adhesives or additional fastening hardware.
This video demonstrates a Thermal Press International heat staking system designed to install threaded inserts into a glass-filled plastic housing. The automated process delivers precise insert placement, repeatable forming, and continuous process montoring to help ensure consistent assembly quality form part to part.
Thermal Press International designs and manufactures standard and custom heat staking systems for a wide variety of insert installation applications. Our equipment can be configured for manual, semi-automatic, or fully automated production environments and supports a broad range of insert sizes, plastic materials, and production volumes.
Heat staking threaded inserts is commonly used in medical devices, electronics, automotive components, consumer products, industrial equipment, and other precision plastic assemblies where strong, permanent threaded connections are required.