INSERT INSTALLATION TECHNOLOGY Manual Heat Insert Driver As much as 75% of an Insert’s performance is the direct result of how well it was installed. Therefore, in order to maximise performance, all of the factors that impact installation must be carefully controlled. SPIROL’s Model HM Manual Insert Driver has been designed to eliminate the dependency on the operator to control these factors. The result is nearly perfect flow of the plastic for optimal retention and performance. Designed to install virtually any type of Heat/Ultrasonic Style Insert Standard Features: - Internal air-spring installation system for infinitely adjustable and consistent force - Easily adjustable, digital temperature controller - Easily interchangeable heat tips to accommodate various Insert sizes and applications The Model HM is: Easy: - Simple to operate and easily adjustable Accurate: - Base plate is pre-drilled for simple and precise fixture location Reliable: - Post mount style frame is sturdy, lightweight, and portable Precise: - Micrometre style insertion depth stop for accurate, consistent installations Versatile: - Installs Inserts ranging in sizes from M2 to M6 metric threads and No. 2 to 1/4” unified threads, and the simple up-down adjustment of the machine makes it easy to accommodate various sized components Optional alignment fixtures available. Model HM — Shown with optional fixture Automated installation machines are also available from SP

Innovative fastening solutions. Application Lower assembly costs. Engineering Model HM Coiled Spring Pins Alignment Dowels / Slotted Spring Pins Spacers & Rolled Solid Pins Bushings Tubular Components Limiters Application: A moulder of plastic yo-yos wanted to introduce a higher quality product to the market. By incorporating threaded Brass Inserts into each half of the yo-yo, a higher quality joint would be created resulting in a truer rotational axis. Inserts also provide reusable threads which would enable unlimited assembly and disassembly without damage to the plastic. The moulder wanted...