Description
3794488 Press-In Threaded Insert M5x3, Brass — BOLTON SKU 64254.
About the 3794488 Press-In Threaded Insert M5x3 Brass
The 3794488 insert press-in threaded m5x3 item is a brass threaded insert with an M5 coarse internal thread and a nominal length of 3 mm. Press-in inserts are installed by pressing the insert body into a prepared hole so that the surrounding parent material grips and retains it, creating a durable metal thread in a component that is otherwise too soft, too thin or too brittle to tap directly. This lets a plastic moulding, casting or composite part accept a standard M5 machine screw and tolerate repeated disassembly without stripping. Brass is a common insert material because it is dimensionally stable, corrosion resistant in indoor and enclosure environments and free-machining. The short 3 mm body suits shallow bosses and thin walls where a longer insert would break through the far face.
Key specifications
| Type | Press-in threaded insert |
|---|---|
| Supplier reference | 3794488 |
| Internal thread | M5 × 0.8 (coarse) |
| Nominal length | 3 mm |
| Material | Brass |
| Installation | Pressed into a prepared hole |
Typical applications
Inserts of this size are used to add serviceable M5 threads to plastic enclosures, moulded housings, light alloy castings and panel bosses in electronic and instrument assemblies. The 3 mm length is intended for shallow bosses and thin sections where fastener access is from one side only. Because the thread is metal, the joint can be opened and re-closed far more often than a screw driven straight into plastic.
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