WOOD INSERT D NUT / THREADED INSERT FOR WOOD / TEE NUT (T-NUT) Manufacturer

Wood Insert D Nut (Tee Nut) Manufacturer Vasai | Threaded Inserts for Wood MM4 to M12 | Aero Enterprises

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Aero Enterprises makes wood insert D nuts, tee nuts, and threaded inserts for wood for furniture, plywood, MDF, and panel assembly. These inserts are used where a strong threaded fixing is needed for repeat fitting and long-term use.

Sheet Metal Component Overview

Details of Wood Insert D Nut Threaded Insert for Wood

The primary failure modes for threaded wood joints are thread strip-out in MDF or particle board, insert rotation under torque, and surface rust from moisture infiltration at the mounting point. Standard wood screws and cam locks degrade with every disassembly cycle. A correctly specified Wood Insert D Nut also called a Tee Nut, T-Nut, or threaded insert for wood eliminates all three failure modes in a single press-in installation. Aero Enterprises Unit 1 Manufacturing / Fabrication Unit Vasai Phata manufactures Wood Insert D Nuts in CR zinc-plated coils. The barrel is progressive-die stamped for consistent wall thickness and thread-rolled not tapped to ISO 6H tolerance for full thread engagement with standard metric bolts from M4 to M12. Four-point pronged flange geometry locks the insert against rotation and pull-out when the assembly bolt is tightened. Every production batch is Go/No-Go gauge verified before dispatch. We supply furniture OEMs, modular kitchen manufacturers, plywood fabricators, hardware distributors, and exhibition stand builders across Vasai, Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Pan-India.

Wood Insert D Nut Threaded Insert for Wood (Tee Nut / T-Nut)
Wood insert D nuts made with clean threads, firm grip, and reliable fit for furniture, plywood, MDF, and repeat assembly use.
Estimated Price
2.8/ Piece
Availability : High Stock
Component Specifications

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.

Data Sheet for Wood Insert D Nut Threaded Insert for Wood

base materialCR
thread rangeM4 · M5 · M6 · M8 · M10 · M12
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
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
Component Applications

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

Recommended industrial use cases and fabrication applications for Wood Insert D Nut Threaded Insert 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.
Material Comparison

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

CR zinc-plated coil 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 & GST Classification

HSN Code of Wood Insert D Nut Threaded Insert for Wood

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.

Verified Client Feedback

What our Clients says about Wood Insert D Nut Threaded Insert for Wood

The threads were clean and the insert held well in our furniture panels.

Sandeep Rao

Mumbai, MH

Good bulk supply and consistent fit across the order.

Neha More

Palghar, MH

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ of Wood Insert D Nut Threaded Insert for Wood

Aero Enterprises believe in keeping things clear and simple. Read through our common questions to understand our supply capabilities, standards, and procurement processes for Wood Insert D Nut Threaded Insert for Wood.

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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.

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Wood insert D nuts made with clean threads, firm grip, and reliable fit for furniture, plywood, MDF, and repeat assembly use.