Type 302 Self-Tapping Thread Insert
Type 302 Self-Tapping Thread Insert
Key Benefits
⩥ No Pre-Tapping: Cuts threads directly into base material, saving 50%+ installation time.
⩥ High Retention: Locking grooves resist vibration-induced loosening.
⩥ Cost-Efficient: Eliminates need for oversized holes or adhesives.
Applications
• Electronics: Plastic enclosures, drone frames.
• Automotive: Sheet metal assemblies, sensor mounts.
• Consumer Goods: Appliances, furniture fastening.

302 series Self tapping thread insert parameter
Table of dimensions for self-tapping threaded inserts
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Metric size Type 302 Self-Tapping Thread Insert |
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Internal thread |
External thread
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Length |
Guideline values for receiving hole diameter |
Minimum borehole depth for blind holes |
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A |
E |
P |
B |
L |
T |
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M2 |
4.5 |
0.5 |
6 |
4.2 to 4.3 |
8 |
|
M2.5 |
4.5 |
0.5 |
6 |
4.2 to 4.3 |
8 |
|
M3 |
5 |
0.5 |
6 |
4.7 to 4.8 |
8 |
|
M3.5 |
6 |
0.75 |
8 |
5.6 to 5.7 |
10 |
|
M4 |
6.5 |
0.75 |
8 |
6.1 to 6.2 |
10 |
|
M5 |
8 |
1 |
10 |
7.5 to 7.6 |
13 |
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M6(a) |
9 |
1 |
12 |
8.5 to 8.6 |
15 |
|
M6 |
10 |
1.5 |
14 |
9.2 to 9.4 |
17 |
|
M8 |
12 |
1.5 |
15 |
11.2 to11.4 |
18 |
|
M10 |
14 |
1.5 |
18 |
13.2 to13.4 |
22 |
|
M12 |
16 |
1.5 |
22 |
15.2 to15.4 |
26 |
|
M14 |
18 |
1.5 |
24 |
17.2 to17.4 |
28 |
|
M16 |
20 |
1.5 |
22 |
19.2 to19.4 |
26 |
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M18 |
22 |
1.5 |
24 |
21.2 to21.4 |
29 |
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M20 |
26 |
1.5 |
27 |
25.2 to25.4 |
32 |
|
M22 |
26 |
1.5 |
30 |
25.2 to25.4 |
36 |
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M24 |
30 |
1.5 |
30 |
29.2 to29.4 |
36 |
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M27 |
34 |
1.5 |
30 |
33.2 to33.4 |
36 |
|
M30 |
36 |
1.5 |
40 |
35.2 to35.4 |
46 |
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Inch size Type 302 Self-Tapping Thread Insert |
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Internal thread |
External thread
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Length |
Minimum borehole depth |
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UNC |
UNF |
E |
P |
B |
T |
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4-40 |
4-48 |
5 |
0.5 |
6 |
8 |
|
6-32 |
6-40 |
6 |
0.75 |
8 |
10 |
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8-32 |
8-36 |
6.5 |
0.75 |
8 |
10 |
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10-24 |
10-32 |
8 |
1 |
10 |
13 |
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1/4-20 |
1/4-28 |
10 |
1.5 |
14 |
17 |
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5/16-18 |
5/16-24 |
12 |
1.5 |
15 |
18 |
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3/8-16 |
3/8-24 |
14 |
1.5 |
18 |
22 |
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7/16-14 |
7/16-20 |
16 |
1.5 |
22 |
26 |
|
1/2-13 |
1/2-20 |
18 |
1.5 |
22 |
28 |
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5/8-11 |
5/8-18 |
20 |
1.5 |
22 |
27 |




