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Wood Insert D Nut (Tee Nut) Manufacturer Vasai | Threaded Inserts for Wood M4–M12 · Zinc-Plated CR Steel · Bulk Supply Mumbai · Palghar – Aero Enterprises

Unit I Vasai Phata manufactures premium stamped sheet metal components. Engineered with springback compensation, progressive die capabilities, and finished in our automated 7-tank powder-coating facility.

ISO 9001:2015 MSME Registered Pan-India Logistics
B2B Quick ConsoleHigh Stock – 3 to 5 Day Dispatch
Standard Size RangeM4 / M5 / M6 / M8 / M10 / M12 - 4-prong standard (M4-M8), 6-prong heavy duty (M10/M12)
HSN Code7326 (Stamping / Fabricated Parts)
Avg. B2B Pricing2.8 / piece

Component USP Summary

Thread-rolled (not tapped) ISO 6H internal threads, Go/No-Go gauge verified per batch, progressive die stamped from CR IS 513 CQ, zinc-plated in-house M4 to M12, MOQ 1,000 pieces, direct from manufacturer Unit I Vasai Phata.

OEM Stamped Part
Wood Insert D Nut – Threaded Insert for Wood (Tee Nut / T-Nut)

What Is a Wood Insert D Nut (Threaded Insert for Wood) and Why Thread Quality Determines Joint Life

A Wood Insert D Nut commercially called a Tee Nut, T-Nut, Wood Insert Nut, or threaded insert for wood is a stamped steel hardware component that installs permanently into a pre-drilled hole in wood, plywood, MDF, or particle board, creating a load-bearing internal metric thread in the substrate. The component consists of two integrated parts: a cylindrical barrel with a thread-rolled internal thread (M4 through M12) that seats inside the pre-drilled hole, and a flanged collar at one end with four or six sharpened steel prongs that embed into the face of the wood substrate as the mating bolt is tightened locking the insert permanently against both rotation and axial pull-out. The critical performance variable in a Wood Insert D Nut is thread quality. A tapped internal thread cut by a tap running through the barrel wall removes material and produces a weaker thread form. A rolled internal thread produced by pressing a thread-rolling mandrel through the barrel displaces and compresses the steel grain structure, producing a stronger thread that holds tolerance for significantly more assembly cycles. Aero Enterprises thread-rolls all internal threads and verifies every production batch with Go/No-Go gauges to ISO 6H tolerance before dispatch. Once installed, the Tee Nut accepts unlimited bolt insertions and removals without degrading the wood substrate making it the standard specification in flat-pack furniture, modular kitchen cabinetry, plywood equipment panels, exhibition stands, gym equipment, and any timber assembly requiring repeat-assembly metric threaded connections.

B2B Custom Production Timeline

Aero Enterprises shop floor schedule Vasai

Unit I Production Floor
01

DFM Review & CAD

Drawings imported to CNC program, checking sheet gauge, bend allowance, and tonnage calculations.

02

Laser / Die Stamping

For prototype runs, blanking is completed on our 3000W fiber laser. High volumes move to progressive mechanical dies.

03

CNC Bending

Formed on press brakes (100T/3100mm) using calculated springback compensation per material batch.

04

7-Tank Powder Coat

Alkaline degreasing, hot phosphating, and UV-stable polyester top coat at 60-80 microns DFT.

Engineering Data Matrix

Standard Size / OD RangeM4 / M5 / M6 / M8 / M10 / M12 - 4-prong standard (M4-M8), 6-prong heavy duty (M10/M12)
base materialCR IS 513 CQ Grade Cold Rolled Steel TATA / JSW Primary Certified
thread rangeM4 · M5 · M6 · M8 · M10 · M12
thread standardISO Metric 6H Thread-rolled, not tapped Full thread per IS 1362
prong count4-prong standard (M4 to M8) · 6-prong heavy duty (M10 and M12)
barrel odM4: 6mm · M5: 7mm · M6: 8.5mm · M8: 11mm · M10: 13mm · M12: 15mm
flange odM4: 9mm · M5: 11mm · M6: 12mm · M8: 15mm · M10: 18mm · M12: 22mm
barrel lengthM4: 8mm · M5: 9mm · M6: 10mm · M8: 12mm · M10: 15mm · M12: 18mm
drill sizeM4: 6.2mm · M5: 7.2mm · M6: 8.7mm · M8: 11.2mm · M10: 13.2mm · M12: 15.2mm
finishZinc Electroplated 5 to 8 microns with clear chromate passivation (standard) · Plain unplated CR (on request)
zinc coating thickness5 to 8 microns electroplated
thread tolerance6H per IS 4218 Go/No-Go gauge verified every production batch
tensile strength≥ 400 MPa base (CR IS 513 CQ)
pull out strength m6≥ 1.2 kN in 18mm birch plywood (perpendicular pull)
salt spray resistance≥ 48 hours (zinc-plated with chromate passivation)
hardnessHRB 55 to 70
hsn code7318 16 00
lead time3 to 5 working days for M6 and M8 stock sizes · 7 to 10 days for M4, M5, M10, M12 · 7 to 10 days for custom barrel depths

Class Thickness & Mass Reference

Class / ThicknessM4 (4-Prong)
Est. Weight0.0012 kg / pc (0.0026 lb / pc)
Class / ThicknessM5 (4-Prong)
Est. Weight0.0018 kg / pc (0.0040 lb / pc)
Class / ThicknessM6 (4-Prong)
Est. Weight0.0025 kg / pc (0.0055 lb / pc)
Class / ThicknessM8 (4-Prong)
Est. Weight0.0042 kg / pc (0.0093 lb / pc)
Class / ThicknessM10 (6-Prong)
Est. Weight0.0068 kg / pc (0.0150 lb / pc)
Class / ThicknessM12 (6-Prong)
Est. Weight0.0095 kg / pc (0.0209 lb / pc)

Wood Insert D Nut CR Steel vs Brass Threaded Inserts for Wood

CR IS 513 CQ zinc-plated steel is the standard commercial specification for threaded inserts for wood in furniture manufacturing, modular kitchen assembly, and industrial panel applications. It provides adequate pull-out resistance for all standard metric bolt loads in plywood and MDF substrates, resists surface rust through the zinc-chromate finish, and is the lowest-cost threaded insert for wood at high volume. Brass threaded inserts for wood are specified where the application requires greater corrosion resistance in wet environments, higher aesthetic quality on visible hardware faces, or compatibility with post-installation chemical treatment that would corrode steel. Brass inserts are approximately 3x to 4x the per-piece cost of CR steel Tee Nuts at equivalent thread sizes.

HSN & Commercial Billing Policy

Wood Insert D Nuts and Tee Nuts are classified under HSN Code 7318 Screws, Bolts, Nuts, Washers and Similar Threaded Articles of Iron or Steel. The 8-digit code for nuts is 7318 16 00. GST rate under HSN 7318 is 18 percent. Aero Enterprises provides fully GST-compliant tax invoices with correct HSN 7318 16 00 classification on all fabricated hardware supply orders.

Applications for Wood Insert D Nuts (Threaded Inserts for Wood)

Flat-Pack Furniture Assembly M6 and M8 Tee Nuts in plywood side panels, tabletops, and shelf boards for furniture requiring repeated assembly and disassembly without thread degradation in the substrate.
Modular Kitchen Cabinetry Cabinet carcass assembly, door hinge mounting blocks, and shelf pin strips in MDF and particle board requiring permanent threaded inserts that survive 20+ assembly and dismantling cycles.
Wooden LED Light Fittings and Enclosures Rear-face bolt mount bosses in pine, rubber wood, and MDF LED downlight and wall-wash fitting enclosures requiring a flush-face threaded insert with no nut visible from the front.
Plywood Equipment and Machine Base Panels Structural phenolic-faced plywood panels for machine mounting pads, transport crate liners, and industrial equipment boards using M8 and M10 inserts with verified pull-out resistance.
Exhibition Stands and Retail Display Fixtures Portable trade show panels, pop-up display stands, and shop-fit fixtures built from plywood and MDF using Tee Nuts for quick-connect bolt assemblies and repeat installation.
Timber Furniture Manufacturing Dining tables, bed frames, wardrobes, and office furniture from solid wood and engineered timber using Wood Insert D Nuts in place of cam locks for higher-strength bolt joints.
Gymnasium and Sports Equipment Wooden gym boards, balance platforms, climbing wall panels, and weight rack bases using M10 and M12 6-prong inserts for structural bolt connections under dynamic and impact load.
Acoustic Panels and Recording Studio Builds Wall-mounted acoustic panel systems in MDF and foam-core board requiring flush-face threaded mounts for bracket attachment and panel alignment hardware.
Stationery and Office Furniture Hardware Document holder frames, rack structural connectors, and wall unit corner reinforcements in MDF requiring consistent batch-uniform thread engagement.
Custom OEM Panel and Enclosure Assembly Any timber, MDF, or plywood subassembly requiring a permanent metric female thread for bolt-on hardware, covers, or structural components.

Standard Grades Capability

M6 Zinc-Plated 4-Prong (Standard Stock)

Most common size for furniture, plywood, and MDF panel assembly. 8.5mm barrel OD, 12mm flange OD, 10mm barrel length. Drill 8.7mm. Stock item 3 to 5 day dispatch.

M8 Zinc-Plated 4-Prong (Heavy Duty Stock)

Structural panel, equipment board, and modular kitchen carcass assembly. 11mm barrel OD, 15mm flange OD, 12mm barrel length. Drill 11.2mm. Stock item.

M4 / M5 Zinc-Plated 4-Prong (Small Format)

Thin MDF panels, cabinet doors, and lightweight furniture. M4: 6mm barrel OD, 9mm flange OD, 8mm length, drill 6.2mm. M5: 7mm barrel OD, 11mm flange OD, 9mm length, drill 7.2mm.

M10 Zinc-Plated 6-Prong (Structural Heavy Duty)

High pull-out load structural timber and thick plywood (25mm+). 6-point prong for maximum grip. 13mm barrel OD, 18mm flange OD, 15mm barrel length. Drill 13.2mm.

M12 Zinc-Plated 6-Prong (Maximum Load)

Gym equipment, climbing walls, and heavy structural timber joints. 15mm barrel OD, 22mm flange OD, 18mm barrel length. Drill 15.2mm. MOQ 2,000 pcs.

Plain Unplated CR Steel All Sizes

For post-assembly paint or lacquer finishing where a zinc coat would interfere with adhesion. CR IS 513 base material. Available M4 through M12 on request.

Custom Barrel Depth (up to 25mm)

Non-standard barrel lengths for thick substrate applications. Available all thread sizes. MOQ 5,000 pcs. 7 to 10 working day lead time from drawing approval.

Active Delivery & Logistics Coverage

Aero Enterprises delivers mill-certified fabricated items from Unit II Dhumal Nagar across active hubs in Maharashtra and pan-India.

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Material Strength & Engineering Tolerances

base material
CR IS 513 CQ
product names
Wood Insert D Nut, Tee Nut, T-Nut, threaded insert for wood, wood insert nut, wood insert nut m6, wood insert nut m8, pronged tee nut, furniture tee nut
thread range
M4 to M12
thread standard
ISO 6H (thread-rolled)
finish
Zinc Electroplated 5–8 microns
prong type
4-prong (M4–M8) · 6-prong (M10–M12)
pull out m6
≥ 1.2 kN (18mm birch plywood)
hardness
HRB 55–70
salt spray
≥ 48 hrs
thread gauge
Go/No-Go verified per batch
hsn code
7318 16 00
gst rate
18%
pricing range
₹1.80 (M4) to ₹6.50 (M12) per piece
lead time
3–5 days stock sizes · 7–10 days custom
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What is a Wood Insert D Nut and what is it used for?
A Wood Insert D Nut also called a Tee Nut, T-Nut, or threaded insert for wood is a stamped steel insert that creates a permanent female metric thread in a wood, plywood, MDF, or particle board substrate.
What is the difference between a Wood Insert D Nut and a T Nut (Tee Nut)?
D Nut and T Nut are two commercial names for the same component a pronged barrel threaded insert for wood substrates.
What are threaded inserts for wood / D-nuts used for?
They are used in flat-pack furniture, modular kitchens, timber equipment boards, exhibition stands, gym equipment, acoustic panels, and any wood assembly requiring repeated bolt engagement.
What drill size is required for a Wood Insert D Nut / Tee Nut installation?
M4: 6.2mm, M5: 7.2mm, M6: 8.7mm, M8: 11.2mm, M10: 13.2mm, M12: 15.2mm.
What is the difference between a Wood Insert D Nut and a barrel nut?
A Tee Nut installs from the face of the substrate and grips using prongs; a barrel nut is inserted crosswise into the side of thick timber for blind joints.
What sizes of Wood Insert D Nut (Tee Nut) does Aero Enterprises supply?
M4, M5, M6, M8, M10, and M12 in 4-prong and 6-prong variants depending on size.
What is the price of Wood Insert D Nut (Tee Nut / threaded insert for wood) in India?
Indicative price range is ₹1.80/pc for M4 to ₹6.50/pc for M12 at MOQ 1,000 pieces.
How to install threaded inserts in wood step by step
Drill the correct hole size, insert the Tee Nut from the face side, thread the bolt from the reverse side, tighten to embed prongs, then remove the bolt.
Should I specify CR steel or brass inserts for wood?
CR steel zinc-plated is standard for most furniture and panel applications; brass is used where corrosion resistance or premium finish is more important.
What is the pull-out strength of a Wood Insert Tee Nut in plywood?
A correctly installed M6 4-prong Tee Nut in 18mm birch plywood achieves about 1.2 kN to 1.8 kN pull-out load.
What is the HSN code for Wood Insert D Nut / Tee Nut and what is the GST rate?
HSN 7318 16 00 with 18% GST.
What is the minimum order quantity and where can I buy Wood Insert D Nuts in bulk near Mumbai?
MOQ is 1,000 pieces for standard sizes, with direct supply from Vasai Phata, Palghar and pan-India dispatch.
What is an insert nut types explained
Types include Tee Nuts, brass threaded inserts, knife-thread inserts, rivnuts, weld nuts, and barrel nuts.
What is the Wood Insert Tee Nut size chart full dimensions M4 to M12?
M4 to M12 size chart includes barrel OD, flange OD, length, drill size, and per-piece weight as listed above.
How does Aero Enterprises guarantee Wood Insert D Nut thread quality on bulk orders?
By using CR IS 513 CQ primary certified coil, progressive die stamping, thread rolling to ISO 6H, Go/No-Go gauge checks, and in-house zinc electroplating.

Get a Bulk Quote for Wood Insert D Nut (Tee Nut / Threaded Inserts for Wood)

Contact Aero Enterprises Unit I Vasai Phata for bulk pricing on Wood Insert D Nuts M4 to M12, zinc-plated or plain, MOQ 1,000 pieces. Specify your thread size, prong type, finish, and quantity.

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