Tube inserts are very popular in many industries. They serve as a finishing item in consumer products for example camera tripods for functioning or adding a thread to a tube during metal fabrication. They can serve many functions while they contribute a lot to the structures in which these inserts are included. Tube inserts are not just used for aesthetic reasons but they also insulate the inside of the tube which makes it watertight. Tube inserts give the structures a stronger foundation and make sure that they remain durable for a longer time.
How Are Tube Inserts Used?
The shape of the tube inserts plays an important role in determining their applications. In fact, you can say that the function gives the tube inserts these shapes. So, you can find different types according to the purpose that these inserts have. The inserts are helpful in preventing corrosion, and compression, keeping them watertight, etc. The main material used in making them are polymers. Due to this, they are highly affordable and versatile parts.
In terms of material, plastic is considered a more durable and versatile option compared to metal. In general, we can say that they are easy to use and adapt to any part being available in various sizes and shapes.
When to Use Tube Inserts?
To Finish Off a Tube or Pipe
Tube inserts have been popularly used for finishing off a pipe, tube, box or post section. Tube inserts give them a sleek look and offer easy to fit products. Such properties make them suitable for finishing and can be installed by just tapping a hammer.
Feet for Tubular Chair or Furniture Legs
Tube inserts are widely used for chair furniture feet, to fit within the leg. This gives more benefits in terms of old furniture, adding grip, minimizing damage to floors, and clean finishing. Tubular inserts are more commonly used as chair feet for school chairs and desks, which gives a tubular design suitable for internal fitting.
Protecting Internal Section from Ingress
Tubular inserts can also be used to protect the internal section of tubes or pipes from ingress but this is not a very popular use. They are capable of sealing the internal section protecting it from moisture and air and increasing the lifespan of its applications. This benefit is why tubular inserts are used for outdoor pipes to protect them against moisture and air which can prevent rusting and reduce maintenance costs.
Adding Function or Thread when Flow drilling
Tubular inserts are commonly used to add function to a tube. There are many different types available for this specific purpose like threaded tubular inserts and spring threaded inserts which give you an opportunity to add a thread to a plain hole. When this thread is added it provides the ability to attach externally threaded components such as many types of adjustable feet or for joining two tubes.
Why Use Tubular Inserts?
There are many different benefits that make tubular inserts the ideal choice compared to other solutions. However, the main and popular reasons are as follows:
- Tubular inserts are easy to fit and adapt
- They are cost-effective
- Tubular inserts a huge variety of sizes and styles
Different Shapes and Types of Tubular Inserts
Standard Tube Inserts
- Round tube inserts
- Square tube inserts
- Rectangular tube inserts
- Oval tube inserts
Threaded Tube Inserts
- Standard Threaded inserts
- Spring threaded inserts
- Metal threaded inserts
Tube connectors
- Round and square tube connectors
