Heat Staking Threaded Inserts into a Plastic Housing
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 […]
Port Sealer in Action
The Port Sealer Thermal Press shown in this video is engineered to deliver precise, repeatable heat sealing of ports and fitments across a wide range of medical and fluid management applications. The system utilizes interchangeable, precision-machined Delrin nests – visible as the white ring beneath the port – to securely locate and support each component […]
Heat Staking a Surgical Device with an Intricate Fixture
This video showcases a Thermal Press International C-Series Thermal Press performing a precision heat staking operation on a delicate surgical device. The application involves heat staking a single plastic post to securely retain a component, requiring careful control of heat, time and pressure to avoid damaging surrrounding features. Due to the intricate geometry and sensitivity […]