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Harfington 400-piece brass heat-set insert kit, M2–M5

Four hundred brass inserts that you press into a plastic hole with heat to give it solid metal threads. Sorted from M2 to M5 by length, they let 3D-printed parts and plastic cases take screws again and again.

$21.29
12%$18.74
Price with code · Harfington · as of 2026-10-09
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Close-up of the knurled brass

1Heat-set brass

The knurled brass bites into melted plastic and locks in as it cools. It works with plastics such as ABS, PLA, PP and PETG.

Outer diameter, lengths and counts per size

2Sorted by size

M2 and M3 come in 4, 6, 8 and 10 mm, 30 each; M4 has 30 each of 4 and 6 mm plus 20 each of 8 and 10 mm; M5 has 20 each of 6, 8 and 10 mm.

The 400 inserts in their compartments

3From 3D prints to housings

Suited to 3D printer parts, electronics housings, injection-molded parts and toys, anywhere screws come in and out often.

Key specs

Pieces
400
Material
Brass
Sizes
M2, M3, M4, M5
Outer diameter
M2 3.5 mm / M3 5 mm / M4 6 mm / M5 7 mm
Lengths
4 / 6 / 8 / 10 mm

Good pick if

  • You assemble 3D-printed parts with screws
  • Screw holes in your plastic cases keep stripping

Think twice if

  • You have no heat tool such as a soldering iron (they install with heat)

FAQ

Is there a promo code?

Yes. Enter capitalone12 at Harfington checkout when buying the Harfington 400-piece brass heat-set insert kit, M2–M5 for 12% off.

Which plastics does it work with?

The page names plastic housings and 3D prints in materials such as ABS, PLA, PP and PETG.

Can I return it?

The product page offers 30-day returns from delivery. Returns are free within the US; elsewhere you pay the return shipping.

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