Threaded Inserts for Plastics, Woods,
light-Metal Alloys & Composite materials
The past few years have been a wake-up call for global supply chains. Disruptions caused by geopolitical events, pandemics, and natural disasters have exposed the vulnerabilities of relying solely on overseas manufacturing, often termed “offshoring.” As a result, a new trend is emerging: reshoring, the process of bringing production back to the UK. Why Did Offshoring […]
The advent of 3D printing has revolutionised the manufacturing landscape, enabling the creation of intricate and customised designs with unprecedented ease. While 3D printing offers remarkable flexibility, there are limitations when it comes to creating robust threaded connections directly within printed parts. Enter threaded inserts, the unsung heroes of 3D printed applications. In this blog […]
Introduction: In the world of plastic and composites assemblies, choosing the right components is vital for ensuring optimal strength, durability, and performance. When it comes to threaded inserts, relying on Tappex Thread Inserts, a trusted UK manufacturer can make all the difference. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key aspects that set a manufacturer […]
Introduction As the world embraces electric mobility as a sustainable transportation solution, the reliability and performance of electric vehicles (EVs) and electric bicycles (e-bikes) are of paramount importance. While the focus often falls on advanced battery technologies and powerful motors, the role of seemingly small components like threaded inserts should not be overlooked. In this […]
We are excited to announce that Tappex, a proud UK manufacturer since 1956, will be exhibiting at Interplas, the UK’s leading plastics industry event. Discover Our Range At our stand, you’ll have the opportunity to explore our extensive range of threaded inserts and installation tooling. Each product in our range is a testament to our […]
Tappex will present its comprehensive range of threaded inserts for plastics, metals, & composite materials along with various installation-tooling equipment at the Battery Tech Expo. Our Technical Sales Team will be on-hand to welcome visitors, discuss application enquiries and give guidance to the appropriate design solution.
Tappex is proud to have been manufacturing in the UK since 1956 and will be exhibiting its range of threaded inserts and installation tooling at Interplas. Visit our stand (H49) and speak with our experienced Technical Sales Engineers to find out how Tappex can help you with selecting the best thread insert solution for your […]
Tappex Thread Inserts have a wide range of standard inserts that are in stock and meet the majority of our customers performance and installation requirements. In some cases, the application specification can mean that a variant longer, shorter, with a special thread or other feature needs to be developed to satisfy the requirements. Alternatively, an […]
A local moulding company, who makes interior components for the automotive industry, recently contacted us having researched our Generation 3 multi-point Heat Installation tool. They had an injection moulded component that required post mould insertion of 4 Tappex Multiserts. Our customer told us they are keen to use new and innovative equipment and to develop […]
Dear Valued Customers We wanted to advise you of the ongoing preparations and contingency plans, within our control, that will protect and support our customers and supply chains. We have maintained our increased stock levels of Tappex manufactured parts by between 15 and 20%. We have been awarded certification from HMRC as an Authorised Economic […]
Tappex are renowned throughout the fastener industry for the quality of our products and they’re most often specified and used in the most critical applications. For a number of years we’ve been supplying self-tapping thread inserts to a well-known OEM producing medical machinery. This manufacturer is one of the key consortium members, working on the […]
We’re pleased to announce that Tappex Thread Inserts, whilst taking note of the latest government advice, are still operational and able to deliver our high quality UK manufactured thread inserts from our production facility in Stratford upon Avon, albeit with reduced levels of staff in our factory and some reduction in manufacturing capacity. We are […]
UK Manufacturing continues albeit @ reduced capacity now. Despatches are still in progress but the situation remains under regular review with our couriers (UK & Export). Inside Sales / Customer Services are now working remotely. We ask ALL of our customers & suppliers, in the first instance, to contact Tappex using the following emails: sales@www.tappex.co.uk […]
Tappex were recently approached by a department within a major Broadcaster, who is responsible for creating unique equipment for capturing video footage, to be used in wildlife documentaries. The request was for 1/4 and 3/8 BSW threaded inserts, to be fitted into 3D printed components. These thread sizes have historically been used for photographic camera […]
The outbreak of the coronavirus, known as COVID-19, is attracting universal attention. We, at Tappex, take the Health and Safety of our employees and guests as a priority. As we continue to monitor guidance from various government and regulatory agencies regarding travel restrictions and Health and Safety precautions, we would like to ask that you […]
Tappex were recently approached by a well-known, premium sports-car manufacturer, looking for a solution to an electric vehicle application, where a double ended male insert was required to allow current to pass through a PC/ABS moulding. The moulding required two inserts per part and these were to be used, to join electrical cables for a […]
