Threaded Inserts for Plastics, Woods,
light-Metal Alloys & Composite materials
Tappex are pleased to announce that they have been awarded certification as an ‘Approved Economic Operator. This follows a detailed preparation of documents and external audit, by UK HMRC, of Tappex Export-Sales & Purchasing procedures and due processes in order to manage both all relevant administration activities, compliant with HMRC and in support of Tappex […]
Tappex® are often asked the question… “Which thread insert should I use in my 3d printed prototype” Before we answer this question, firstly perhaps we can consider… Why use a Thread Insert? With more and more manufacturers/OEM’s looking to utilise additive manufacturing processes/3D printing technologies, for both low to medium volume production and prototype parts, […]
Useful information for users, buyers and designers from the home of quality british manufactured thread inserts – Tappex thread Inserts Ltd
Tappex have recently introduced a high quality range of electric installation tooling machines, for installing self-tapping type threaded inserts. The electric driver range complements our existing range of pneumatic drivers and has a great wealth of features that are more difficult to achieve, using the current range of pneumatic machines. The electric driver range runs […]
Tappex Thread Inserts will participate at this Innovation Show, 28th March 2019, Telford International Exhibition Centre. On offer, from Tappex, is a comprehensive range of Threaded Insert products (www.tappex.co.uk) and installation equipment for Plastics, Composite materials and Metal Alloys applications. In support, experienced Technical-Sales specialists will be available to give guidance / advice on fastening […]
Following Tappex’s philosophy of continuous improvement, we have recently invested in a new multi camera sorting machine giving a 360° view of each component. The new machine, incorporates a glass-rotary turntable, with up to 5 individual camera stations. This gives us the capability to check critical geometry & features, including: External diameters Head thickness Overall […]
We’d like to reassure all of our customers that Tappex are well placed to provide excellent continuity of service over the next few months. As a UK manufacturer, we have the ability to plan and manufacture our products, no matter what the result of the Brexit negotiations, or final deal may be. We […]
Tappex are exhibiting at this years Advanced Engineering Exhibition at the NEC on 31st October and 1st November. Our experienced Technical sales engineers will be on hand to discuss your thread insert challenges, projects and applications and we will also be demonstrating our range of installation tooling including… Tappex Pneumatic Flexi-Arm – For high […]
Tappex will be exhibiting at the forthcoming Adv.Eng & Composites Show, NEC-Birmingham on Stand nos: ‘L125’
One of the questions to consider when designing or manufacturing a product is which type of thread insert to use. The Tappex range of products allow for a variety of installation methods including mould-in, cold-press, self-tapping, heat or ultrasonic installation. This choice can sometimes be dictated by the parent material and Tappex are always happy […]
Tappex can now offer from stock a range of Trisert 3 Self-tapping thread inserts, manufactured from Grade 5 Titanium. These new Titanium threaded inserts have a number of benefits over Stainless Steel inserts, including better corrosion resistance and improved strength to weight ratio. Titanium has three key properties that make it particularly desirable and […]
Tappex group of companies have been investing in more CNC machines recently, both to increase our overall capacity and also to increase our depth of product range. Investing in a further 4 machines (bringing us up to a total of 9 machines) has allowed us to increase our range of patented Trisert 3 products, to […]
In-house design and testing facilities, along with a team of qualified applications and sales engineers, for internal and external technical support. Highest quality raw materials – from a single European mill. 35M+ threads inserts in stock, consisting of 23 individual product families and many specials – ready for next day delivery. A company with 61+ […]
Solid core laminate materials have become a main stay in the furniture Industry and their use can present manufacturers with significant difficulties, when it comes to fasteners and fixings. Trisert® self-tapping inserts are an excellent alternative to traditionally used press-in or expansion-type brass thread inserts. Many of our customers who now use Trisert® inserts, […]
Solid core laminate materials have become a mainstay in the furniture Industry, and their use can present manufacturers with significant difficulties when it comes to fasteners and fixings. Trisert® self-tapping inserts are an excellent alternative to traditionally used press-in or expansion type brass thread inserts. Many of our customers who now use Trisert® inserts, […]
Thank you to all the current (and possibly new) customers that came to talk to us at the SMMT Regional forum in Bolton yesterday. We enjoyed discussing your new projects and look forward to working with you in the coming months. As a family owned, British manufacturer, we’re always willing and able to help our […]
