

SelfSert-S Single-Slot Self-Tapping Insert M30×40 Carbon Steel
SelfSert-S (single-slot cutting self-tapping) SSS-M30×40, internal thread M30, external thread E 36.0 mm, pitch P 1.5 mm, length B 40 mm, recommended drill diameter 35.2–35.4 mm, minimum drill depth 46 mm. Single-slot self-tapping threaded insert: no pre-tapping—drive it straight into a casting or drilled pilot hole to form an internal thread. Volume pricing is negotiable.
| Features | Single-slot cutting self-tapping |
|---|---|
| Thread Diameter | M30 |
| Thread Standard | ISO metric thread |
| Material | Case-hardened steel |
| Finish | Blue zinc passivated |
| Environmental Compliance | REACH and RoHS compliant |
Overview
The SelfSert-S is the cutting variant of the self-tapping insert family: its external thread has cutting edges that remove material rather than displacing it. That makes it suitable for brittle or hard materials, and for thin bosses where forming would crack the wall instead of deforming it. This listing: thread M30, standard ISO metric thread, material Case-hardened steel, finish Blue zinc passivated, features Single-slot cutting self-tapping.
What sets this listing apart: Thread Diameter M30 — the largest size in the series (series runs M2 to M30).
Advantages
Cutting geometry works in brittle materials such as glass-filled nylon, die-cast zinc and hard engineering plastics where a forming insert would crack the boss.
Lower installation torque than a forming insert of the same size, reducing hoop stress on thin housing walls.
Chips are small and controllable, and the cutting action gives a cleaner thread in materials that do not flow.
Same shoulder-stop installation as the forming variant, so installed depth stays repeatable on automated lines.
Applications
Glass-filled engineering plastics, die-cast zinc and magnesium, hard thermosets, and thin-wall bosses where a forming insert risks cracking.
Cutting inserts generate chips: on sealed assemblies confirm the chip path or specify a design that traps debris. In very brittle plastics, pre-drill to the exact recommended diameter — an undersized hole will crack the boss before the insert seats.
Product information is supplied by Toprecision. Custom parts can be produced to drawing — contact us for samples or a quotation.
Specifications across this series
19 parts in this series
Values are taken from each part’s own attribute set. Changing length, material or finish changes pull-out strength and installation torque, so compare the row that matches your drawing.
Selection and test data: engagement length, standards, salt-spray hours
FAQ
What are the key dimensions of this part?
Features Single-slot cutting self-tapping, Thread Diameter M30, Thread Standard ISO metric thread, Material Case-hardened steel.
What material and finish is it supplied in?
Case-hardened steel; Blue zinc passivated.
What should I verify before ordering or installing it?
Cutting inserts generate chips: on sealed assemblies confirm the chip path or specify a design that traps debris. In very brittle plastics, pre-drill to the exact recommended diameter — an undersized hole will crack the boss before the insert seats.