Fasteners - Nut Inserts

Importance of Nut Inserts

Nut inserts (threaded inserts) are essential for reinforcing or creating strong internal threads in materials where standard tapping is impractical — such as softwoods, MDF, particleboard, composite panels, or plastics. They provide a secure, repeatable fastening point that won’t strip or degrade over time.

By distributing load across the insert rather than the base material, nut inserts allow for repeated assembly and disassembly without loss of holding strength. This is especially important in furniture construction, cabinetry, modular systems, architectural timber elements, and machinery mounting.

Rampa nut inserts are widely trusted for their precision threading, installation efficiency, and robust hold. Their high-performance design makes them ideal for both structural and decorative applications across woodworking, construction, and industrial manufacturing.

Nut Insert Categories

Our nut insert range includes several variants tailored for different materials, installation methods, and load requirements:

Rampa Inserts: Precision-engineered threaded inserts designed for timber, composites, and engineered panels. Known for high pull-out strength and reliability in professional applications.
Slotted Drive Inserts: Easy-to-install inserts for furniture and cabinetry. Ideal for softwood and MDF, providing quick installation with hand or power tools.
Machine-Thread Inserts: Metal-threaded options for use in plastics, composites, and fibre-reinforced materials where strong mechanical retention is required.
Knock-Down (KD) Inserts: Designed for repeatable assembly/disassembly in modular furniture, display systems, and architectural fit-outs.

Applications

Nut inserts are used across a wide range of industries where reliable, reusable internal threads are required:

Timber Construction: Add threaded joints to beams, frames, or posts for mounting brackets, rails, or structural fixings.
Furniture & Cabinetry: Perfect for knock-down fittings, adjustable panels, and components that need repeatable assembly without damaging the substrate.
Composite Panels: Provide metal threads in fibre-reinforced or engineered panels for mounting hardware or structural fastenings.
Fixtures & Displays: Used for modular retail displays, signage, and architectural panels requiring precise alignment and secure mounting.

By choosing the correct nut insert for the substrate and load, you ensure strong, professional, and long-lasting fastening in materials where traditional screws are not suitable.