Thread creation

AMTEC®

Secure and stress-free anchoring of thread inserts. With AMTEC® high-strength thread inserts for plastic parts.

 

Embedding in plastic

AMTEC® stands for “After Moulding TEChnology” and refers to the installation of thread inserts in plastic components after moulding.

Today the world of lightweight construction can no longer be imagined without plastics, and they are conquering ever more sectors. Their great flexibility in terms of processing and component design leads to an increasing replacement of metallic materials by plastics. Due to their outstanding mechanical properties, low weight and attractive manufacturing costs, plastics are a fundamental part of industry today. AMTEC® thread inserts make it possible to achieve the advantageous synergy effects resulting from high-strength metals in combination with plastics.

This product is made by Böllhoff

Method / principle

AMTEC® thread inserts have been specifically designed for after moulding installation. The result: a wear-free, high-strength thread in your high-quality plastic components.

Applications

AMTEC® thread inserts are suitable for installation in moulded parts made of thermoset / thermoplastic materials and FCP or CFRP. They are used in an enormous range of sectors, for example in air bags, automotive interiors and air-conditioning systems, in addition to office furniture.

Benefits
  • Shorter injection cycles
  • No risk of damaging the injection mould
  • No stress cracks
  • Secure, stress-free anchoring
  • Reduction in relaxation effects
  • Multi-release joining points

Product benefits

There are many good reasons for using our products.

Strength and options.
Point by point.

Shorter injection cycles

No time wasting. Injection moulding takes place automatically and without inserting metal parts.

No damage to the injection mould

Reliable manufacturing. Without metal parts that could fall out.

Secure, low-stress anchoring

High pull-out and torsion values. Based on the use of heat, a tight fit with low stress during cooling results.

Reduction in manufacturing costs

Top quality despite cost savings. Thread inserts from AMTEC® have been specifically designed for after moulding installation. The result: a wear-free, high-strength thread in your high-quality plastic components.

Detailed description

 

AMTEC® installation procedure – Heat element welding (HEW)

Heat element welding is a tried and tested joining technique to embed metal thread inserts into thermoplastic mouldings. During the single-phase process, contact heat is transferred to the joining zone of the plastic via the metal insert. Joining takes place on fusion of the plastic at the contact surface. During this process, the plasticised mass is forced into specific recessed areas and undercuts to produce a form-closed joint.

AMTEC® installation procedure – Heat element welding (HEW)
 

AMTEC® installation procedure – Electromagnetic resistance welding (ERW)

ERW (electromagnetic resistance welding) is a technique developed by KVT Bielefeld for the joining of metal and thermoplastics. An electromagnetic AC field heats the thread insert without contact and the contact surface of the plastic component is plasticised. During the simultaneous joining process, the melted material is forced into recessed areas and undercuts.
Metal elements of any size are heated up extremely quickly (approx. 2 – 6 s). After switching off the power supply, accelerated cooling of the melt takes place, allowing an installation accuracy of up to 0.05 mm.

AMTEC® installation procedure – Electromagnetic resistance welding (ERW)
 

AMTEC® installation procedure – Ultrasonic welding (USW)

USW is a process that was originally developed for joining thermoplastic parts. Within a very short time, the plastic material is plasticised by boundary-layer friction and vibration absorption of the parts to be joined. This is followed by the joining process. The necessary energy is generated as alternating voltage in the ultrasonic generator, converted into mechanical vibration (20 – 40 kHz) and then introduced with a sonotrode. With the embedding of thread inserts (metallic M 2 – M 6) in the thermoplastic material, the melted material is forced into recessed areas and undercuts.

AMTEC® installation procedure – Ultrasonic welding (USW)

Product variants

Every project deserves a tailor-made solution.

Learn more about the product types and find the right variant for your particular application.

Heat element welding

HITSERT® 2

HITSERT® 2 thread inserts are specially designed for thermal installation. They are available in various versions with nut and bolt threads.

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Embedding, tapping, insertion

HITSERT® 3

The HITSERT® 3 is a tapering universal insert for thermoplastics.

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Ultrasonic welding

SONICSERT®

SONICSERT® thread inserts are specially designed for ultrasonic welding. They are available in various versions with nut and bolt threads.

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Self-tapping insertion

QUICKSERT®

QUICKSERT® thread inserts are designed for self-tapping insertion and are available with and without a flange.

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Self-tapping insertion

QUICKSERT® Hex

QUICKSERT® Hex thread inserts are designed for self-tapping insertion and are available with and without a flange.

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Self-forming insertion

QUICKSERT® Plus

QUICKSERT® Plus thread inserts are designed for self-forming insertion and are available with and without a flange.

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Expansion anchoring

EXPANSIONSERT 1

EXPANSIONSERT 1 universal thread inserts are designed for expansion anchoring with thermoset and thermoplastic parts.

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Expansion anchoring

EXPANSIONSERT 2

EXPANSIONSERT 2 thread inserts are designed for expansion anchoring with reactive resins, PUR, elastomers, integral hard foams and wood composite materials.

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Expansion anchoring

SPREDSERT® 1

SPREDSERT® 1 thread inserts are designed for expansion anchoring with thermoplastic parts.

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Expansion anchoring

SPREDSERT® 2

SPREDSERT® 2 thread inserts are designed for expansion anchoring with thermoset parts.

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Expansion anchoring

SPREDSERT® with retaining flange

SPREDSERT® thread inserts with a retaining flange are designed for expansion anchoring with thermoset and thermoplastic parts.

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Expansion anchoring

QUICKSERT® Expansion

QUICKSERT® Expansion type 1230 thread inserts are designed for expansion anchoring with thermoset and thermoplastic parts.

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Downloads

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Title Language Version File Download
AMTEC®
Precision thread inserts for after-moulding joining in plastic components
English 01/2021 3693 kB / PDF
English 01/2021 3693 kb / PDF
HITSERT® Screwlock
Precision thread insert for plastic components with screw-locking
English 03/2019 362 kB / PDF
English 03/2019 362 kb / PDF

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