E-Z Lok: New In-House Testing for Threaded Inserts Performance

Threaded insert testing E-Z Lok set to unveil insert and torque out testing equipment

2024-11-18 Source: E-Z Lok 2 min Reading Time

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Engineers and designers now have a new tool at their disposal as E-Z Lok begins publishing pull-out and torque-out test data for its threaded inserts. With in-house testing equipment now operational, the company is building a comprehensive library of performance metrics to support more informed design decisions.

Close-up of torque out machine(Source: E-Z Lok) — Close-up of torque out machine
(Source: E-Z Lok)

The manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, EZ Lok, just announced it will begin to build out a portfolio of both pull-out and torque out test data for the inserts it offers. The announcement was made by Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing at the company’s Gardena, California headquarters.

The company’s initial plan was to use a third-party lab to test the performance of E-Z Lok inserts in various materials. However, E-Z Lok ultimately decided it would be more cost effective and beneficial if they brought the testing equipment in-house because it allows them to complete testing at their own pace, as well as perform testing on future products. This decision was made in the first quarter of 2024 as a way for the company to build a more complete library of test data for their users. Carver Engineering/Labs in El Cajon, California is building the machines, which are up and running at E-Z Lok as of early October 2024.

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Insert Pull-out strength machine(Source: E-Z Lok)

Close-up of insert pull-out strength machine(Source: E-Z Lok)

Insert pull-out strength is tested by installation in various test blocks of materials (plastic, wood or metal) and threading a bolt into the insert. Then, the bolt is pulled upwards until the insert is pulled out of the material. The insert testing machine records the value. The torque out machine measures the torque the insert can withstand before spinning out of the material, breaking the fastener or stripping the threads of the insert.

Available on the E-Z Lok website, the data will be housed under the “Resources” section with links for specific product groups. Additionally, the company will create PDFs of the testing data on a product group basis.

Commenting on its significance, Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing said, “It is a great resource that helps engineers and customers who are designing bolted joints, and want to know the approximate pull-out and torque values they could expect to see in their applications.”

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