The Full Brass Insert Range.
The complete catalogue — every series we manufacture: self-tapping, heat-set, press-in, mould-in and press-fit PCB terminals in CuZn39Pb3 brass. Not sure which type you need? Start with the selection guide.
Inserts engineered to your resin, boss and load case
Every part here is machined to tight, repeatable tolerances and matched to how it installs — self-tapping flutes, heat-set knurls, mould-in undercuts or press-fit barbs. Share your substrate, boss dimensions and volume and we'll recommend the right family, thread and finish.
- Solid, slot-free body for high install and seating torque
- Cutting thread balances install torque against retention
- Works where melt methods can't — thermosets and GRP
- Flanged head adds bearing surface and limits push-in
- Headless body for thin walls and flush installation
- Coarse external thread bites soft and filled resins
- Hex socket for controlled, high-torque driving
- Plain bore options for press or screw installation
- Common thread sizes across all drive types
- Lowest residual boss stress, highest retention in thermoplastics
- Headless (FB), flanged (FBH) and threaded-stud (FBS/FBHS)
- Standard solution for FDM and SLS 3D-printed parts
- Headless and headed (flanged) bodies
- External retention features resist jack-out
- No tooling heat — assembly without specialist kit
- Open (through-boss) design for pin location
- Diamond knurl maximises pull- and torque-out
- Fully encapsulated — no post-install interface to fail
- Anti-rotation groove resists torque-out
- Knurled body with locking undercut
- Suited to high-torque, high-cycle joints
- Headed bearing face for the mating part
- Double-knurl body for retention in both directions
- Defined seating datum at the part surface
- Hex flats give maximum torque-out resistance
- End groove adds axial pull-out retention
- For structural, heavily loaded fixings
- Solderless press-fit pins on a 2.54 mm grid
- UNC thread or customisation to requirement
- Material CuZn39Pb3 · tin plating
- For fixing large, heavy leads to the PCB
- Diamond or straight knurl retention
- UNC thread option · tin plated CuZn39Pb3
- Continuous thread, full-length engagement
- 8, 12, 16 and 20-pin layouts on 2.54 mm pitch
- UNC thread option · tin plated CuZn39Pb3
| Type | Best Substrate | Installation | Pull-Out | Torque | Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Tapping | Thermoset & thermoplastic | Cold, screw-in | Med–High | High | None / driver |
| Heat-Set | Thermoplastic | Thermal press | High | High | Heat tip |
| Press-In | Thermoplastic | Cold press | Medium | Medium | Press |
| Mould-In | Any moulded resin | Over-moulded | Very High | Very High | In tool |
| Press-Fit PCB | Circuit board | Cold press | — | — | Press |
| Crimp Socket | Circuit board | Through-hole | — | — | Press / crimp |
Consumer Electronics
Heat-set and press-in inserts give phones, wearables and accessories serviceable, reusable threads in thin thermoplastic housings — repeated screw cycles without stripping. Electronics components →
Power & PCB Hardware
Press-fit terminals and crimp sockets anchor cables, fuses and heavy leads directly to the board — tin-plated for solderability and a reliable, low-resistance contact. PCB terminals →
Automotive & EV
Mould-in and self-tapping inserts deliver high pull-out and torque-out in glass-filled resins for under-bonnet, interior and battery-module assemblies. Automotive components →
Industrial Equipment
Heavy-duty mould-in and hex-body inserts handle high-load, high-cycle joints in tough engineering plastics, including serviceable access panels and brackets.
3D-Printed Components
Heat-set inserts (FB/FBH/FBS) re-flow plastic around the knurls and into layer lines, converting weak printed threads into durable, reusable metal threads.
Appliances
Press-in and self-tapping inserts give cost-effective, high-volume assembly across thermoplastic and structural-foam parts in white goods and domestic products.
Free-Cutting Brass Standard
The specialist material behind every Brassland insert and PCB part. Excellent machinability for fine, consistent threads; strong corrosion resistance; good thermal conductivity for fast, even heat-set installation; and natural lubricity for smooth screw cycling — the best all-round balance of performance, cost and manufacturability.
Natural brass, nickel, zinc and tin. Tin plating is standard on press-fit PCB terminals and crimp sockets for solderability and conductivity. Engineered platings and RoHS/REACH-compliant options available for demanding corrosion classes.
Precision CNC Manufacturing
Every part is machined to tight, repeatable tolerances — so the part you prototype is the part you receive at volume.
One Source, Full Range
Mechanical inserts and PCB press-fit parts from a single supplier — simpler sourcing, consistent quality, one point of contact.
Custom & UNC Capability
Metric or UNC threads, custom pin layouts and bespoke geometries developed to your drawing, backed by prototyping.
Material Traceability
Certified CuZn39Pb3 brass with full traceability and export-ready documentation for OEMs worldwide.
Fast Development Support
Direct access to applications engineers, rapid sampling and quick technical turnaround keep your project moving.
Global Export Standards
Quality-managed manufacturing from Jamnagar, India, shipping to 40+ countries since 2000.
| What buyers check | Where Brassland stands |
|---|---|
| Machining capability | 79+ CNC machines, of which 28+ are Swiss-type sliding-head (Tsugami and Star). CNC turning to Ø150 mm; Swiss-type bar capacity Ø2–32 mm. Hot forging runs through qualified partner forges and is finish-machined in-house. Swiss turning → |
| Tolerances | To ±0.005 mm on Swiss-turned diameters and typically ±0.01 mm on milled features. Achievable tolerance is confirmed feature by feature against your drawing at quotation. Tolerances → |
| Minimum order | No strict MOQ. First orders typically start from around 1,000 pieces per part number, and high-volume OEM programmes are supported on the same lines. |
| Prototypes and samples | Prototype and sample quantities are produced and approved before series release, so the part you validate is the part you receive at volume. |
| Lead time and quoting | 3–5 weeks from an approved drawing for series orders; prototypes and samples sooner. Quotations are typically returned within 24 hours. |
| Documents per shipment | EN 10204 3.1 mill certificate (3.2 on request), Certificate of Conformity and a dimensional inspection report accompany every shipment. |
| Certification and compliance | ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018, certified by DQS. RoHS and REACH compliant, with SVHC disclosure on request. Certifications → |
| Export and logistics | Incoterms 2020 DDP, FOB or CIF, with EXW or DAP on request, via Mundra, Pipavav, Kandla and Nhava Sheva. HS codes 7415, 7412 and 7419. Star Export House recognised by the Government of India. |
Send a drawing, a sample or an existing part number together with annual volume, thread size and finish. You get back a costed quotation, the lead time, and the document pack that will ship with the parts. Every component is made to your approved drawing — no catalogue tooling to work around.
Switching supplier is simple. Send a sample, drawing or existing part number and our engineers will match the geometry — thread, length, knurl or barb form, head style and installation method — or recommend an improved equivalent in CuZn39Pb3 brass, with prototyping and validation before you commit to volume.
Self-tapping inserts cut their own thread cold and work in thermosets and composites. Heat-set inserts are pressed into softened thermoplastic with a heated tip for the lowest boss stress and highest retention. Press-in inserts are pushed cold into a prepared hole for the simplest assembly. Mould-in inserts are over-moulded in the tool for the highest retention of all. Share your substrate, boss size and volume and we'll recommend the right one.
They are solderless, board-mount brass parts that fix directly to a circuit board so cables, fuses and heavy leads can be anchored to the PCB. Press-fit terminals use pin arrays on a 2.54 mm pitch; crimp sockets use a continuous thread for layouts that don't allow full-load pins. Both are tin-plated CuZn39Pb3 and available with UNC threads or custom layouts.
Standard metric coverage runs M1.6 to M12, with UNC and imperial equivalents available. PCB terminals and sockets follow DIN 82 knurl forms where applicable. Custom thread sizes, lengths and pin layouts can be engineered for specific applications.
Yes — heat-set inserts (models FB, FBH, FBS, FBHS) are the standard solution for FDM and SLS parts. The heated insert re-flows the plastic around its knurls and into the layer structure, turning weak printed threads into durable, reusable metal threads.
Yes. Provide a sample, drawing or part number and we can match the geometry or recommend an improved equivalent, including custom threads, knurls, head styles and pin layouts, backed by prototyping and validation before volume.
In most cases, yes. Provide the brand, part number or a physical sample and our applications team will identify the closest Brassland equivalent — matching thread, length, knurl or barb geometry, head style and installation method — and confirm fit against your boss design before production.
There is no strict minimum order quantity. First orders typically start from around 1,000 pieces per part number, and high-volume OEM programmes run on the same machines. Tell us the annual volume and the call-off pattern you need and we will price the batch size that fits your build schedule.
Series orders ship 3–5 weeks from an approved drawing. Prototypes and sample quantities are sooner, and they are produced and approved before series release so you can validate the part first. Quotations are typically returned within 24 hours of receiving a drawing, sample or part number.
Every shipment is accompanied by an EN 10204 3.1 mill certificate, with Type 3.2 available on request, a Certificate of Conformity and a dimensional inspection report. Brassland is certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 by DQS, and parts are RoHS and REACH compliant with SVHC disclosure on request.
We ship under Incoterms 2020 DDP, FOB or CIF, with EXW or DAP available on request, through Mundra, Pipavav, Kandla and Nhava Sheva. Inserts and PCB parts fall under HS codes 7415, 7412 and 7419. Brassland is a Star Export House recognised by the Government of India and supplies customers in more than 40 countries.