ProX Steel Threaded Wood Insert

Featuring the ProX Steel Threaded Wood Insert , the small hardware piece that holds your investment together when it counts most. If you've ever had a bolt strip out of a wood panel mid-show or while loading gear into a case, you already know what this part does and why you need it. This zinc-plated steel threaded insert is a purpose-built replacement hardware component for ProX cases and staging systems, designed to give wood panels and substrates a permanent, reusable machine-thread anchor point that won't fail from repeated assembly and disassembly. The insert is driven into a pre-drilled pilot hole using a hex key through its internal hex socket drive, seating it flush or just below the surface of the material. Once installed, the aggressive external wood-thread coils cut into and grip the surrounding wood, preventing the insert from spinning, backing out, or pulling through under load. The result is a clean, durable threaded hole that accepts a standard machine bolt every time, with no loosening, no stripping, and no soft-spot rocking common to bare wood or worn-out hardware. Zinc-plated carbon steel construction provides the corrosion resistance and mechanical strength needed for repeated use in demanding production environments. The iridescent yellow-green zinc finish visible in the images is a standard indicator of yellow zinc chromate plating , a durable protective coating commonly specified for production hardware used in cases, stage decks, and structural assemblies. This insert is stocked as a genuine ProX replacement component, making it the correct choice when restoring a ProX case or staging system to its original hardware specification. Using the right insert matters: wrong thread pitch, wrong outer diameter, or an insert without adequate coil depth will not hold the same way, and in structural panel assemblies, that difference is felt immediately. Whether you are replacing a stripped or damaged insert in a ProX case panel, restoring a stage deck leg socket, or building out a custom wood assembly that connects to ProX hardware, ProX STEEL THREADED WOOD INSERTS give you the threaded anchor point you need to get the job done right. Designed by Professionals. Built for Performers. Backed by 40 Years of Excellence. ProX products are designed by a team of seasoned industry professionals who know firsthand what it means when power fails mid-show. Since 1984, ProX has built its reputation on one principle: every product must perform as hard as the professionals who depend on it. We listen to our customers, and their real-world feedback directly shapes the products we bring to market. The ProX is a direct result of that collaboration. When you choose ProX, you are investing in four decades of hands-on expertise and a brand that has never stopped raising the standard for live performance gear. Zinc-plated carbon steel construction for durability and corrosion resistance Aggressive external wood-thread coil grips and locks into wood, MDF, plywood, and composite substrates Internal hex socket drive for clean, controlled installation with a standard hex key Flanged top face prevents the insert from driving too deep and helps distribute load at the surface Permanent, reusable machine thread withstands repeated bolt insertion and removal without stripping Resists spin-out and pull-through under load once fully seated Correct-fit genuine ProX replacement component for cases and staging system hardware Compatible with standard machine bolt fasteners Suitable for softwood, hardwood, plywood, MDF, and composite panels All registered trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners and are used only for the clarification of the compatibility of our products with the products of the different manufacturers.