Thermo King Steel Hex Threaded Insert M6 x 1.0 512264
Official OEM Thermo King parts catalog entry for the Thermo King Hex Insert, Steel, M6 x 1.0 (512264), verified by PEAK Thermo King and West Texas Thermo King Texas, Utah, Wyoming, Washington, Oregon, serving all of the USA.
Built for Performance: The Thermo King Hex Insert, Steel, M6 x 1.0 (512264) delivers OEM-grade thread reinforcement for temperature-controlled fleets, ensuring secure, repeatable fastener engagement across Thermo King refrigeration system components and reefer trailer assemblies.
Product Overview
West Texas Thermo King lists this Hex Insert as a durable steel threaded insert engineered to provide reliable internal M6 x 1.0 threads in component housings, sheet metal panels, and serviceable assemblies. The insert supports consistent serviceability and reduces the risk of thread wear during repeated maintenance cycles, preserving uptime and fleet ROI.
Key Features & Customer Benefits
- Steel Construction – Offers strength and longevity for high-use fastening points, reducing thread failure in service.
- Hex Drive Design – Facilitates secure installation and prevents rotation during torque application for precise assembly.
- M6 x 1.0 Thread – Matches common metric fasteners used across Thermo King components for straightforward replacement and repairs.
- Compact Footprint – Fits in tight housings and panels where durable internal threads are required without extensive modification.
- Service-Focused – Supports repeatable removal and installation of fasteners, minimizing downtime during scheduled maintenance.
- Fleet-Ready – Designed for transport refrigeration environments, supporting dependable temperature control systems across long-haul operations.
Product Details
| Part Number | 512264 |
| Product Name | Thermo King Hex Insert, Steel, M6 x 1.0 |
| Material | Steel |
| Thread Size | M6 x 1.0 |
| Application | Thread reinforcement for Thermo King refrigeration system components and reefer trailer assemblies |
Efficiency & Sustainability
By extending thread life and reducing fastener-related failures, this insert supports efficient maintenance practices that keep Thermo King refrigeration units—such as Smart Reefer SR-4–equipped systems—on the road and operating at peak temperature control. Fewer emergency repairs contribute to lower fuel-inefficient downtime and improved overall fleet sustainability.
Installation & Maintenance Tips
Install using a compatible hex driver for controlled torque and secure seating. Inspect threaded insert installations during scheduled service intervals and replace if deformation or loosening is observed. Use OEM-recommended fasteners and retainers when reassembling Thermo King components to preserve alignment and sealing surfaces.
Real-World Applications
This hex insert is ideal for reinforcing M6 threaded connections in reefer trailer panels, refrigeration unit housings, control boxes, and accessory mounts. It benefits fleets operating temperature-controlled transport across Amarillo, Lubbock, Odessa, and throughout West Texas by providing dependable thread retention in harsh service environments.
Available for installation and service in Amarillo, Lubbock, Odessa, and throughout West Texas.
Backed by Thermo King’s engineering and supported by certified technicians at West Texas Thermo King, this component delivers lasting performance and uptime assurance for fleet operations.
For product verification or service assistance, call (806) 376-5837.
For current warranty eligibility or OEM replacement coverage, please contact us for warranty information or contact the service department for confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this insert suitable for Thermo King component housings?
A: Yes. The insert provides durable M6 x 1.0 internal threads for component housings and service panels where metric thread reinforcement is required.
Q: What is the recommended installation method?
A: Use a hex driver sized for the insert, apply controlled torque during seating, and verify retention in the parent material per scheduled maintenance checks.
Q: Does this part support repeated service cycles on refrigeration units?
A: Yes. The insert is engineered to maintain thread integrity through multiple removal and installation cycles, helping fleets maintain temperature control reliability.
Related Resources
Ask about fleet-wide parts programs through West Texas Thermo King.
Produced by a certified Thermo King dealership, West Texas Thermo King | a Division of PEAK Industrial. Servicing fleets across Amarillo, Lubbock, and Odessa.
Official OEM Thermo King parts catalog entry for the Thermo King Hex Insert, Steel, M6 x 1.0 (512264), verified by PEAK Thermo King and West Texas Thermo King Texas, Utah, Wyoming, Washington, Oregon, serving all of the USA.
Built for Performance: The Thermo King Hex Insert, Steel, M6 x 1.0 (512264) delivers OEM-grade thread reinforcement for temperature-controlled fleets, ensuring secure, repeatable fastener engagement across Thermo King refrigeration system components and reefer trailer assemblies.
Product Overview
West Texas Thermo King lists this Hex Insert as a durable steel threaded insert engineered to provide reliable internal M6 x 1.0 threads in component housings, sheet metal panels, and serviceable assemblies. The insert supports consistent serviceability and reduces the risk of thread wear during repeated maintenance cycles, preserving uptime and fleet ROI.
Key Features & Customer Benefits
- Steel Construction – Offers strength and longevity for high-use fastening points, reducing thread failure in service.
- Hex Drive Design – Facilitates secure installation and prevents rotation during torque application for precise assembly.
- M6 x 1.0 Thread – Matches common metric fasteners used across Thermo King components for straightforward replacement and repairs.
- Compact Footprint – Fits in tight housings and panels where durable internal threads are required without extensive modification.
- Service-Focused – Supports repeatable removal and installation of fasteners, minimizing downtime during scheduled maintenance.
- Fleet-Ready – Designed for transport refrigeration environments, supporting dependable temperature control systems across long-haul operations.
Product Details
| Part Number | 512264 |
| Product Name | Thermo King Hex Insert, Steel, M6 x 1.0 |
| Material | Steel |
| Thread Size | M6 x 1.0 |
| Application | Thread reinforcement for Thermo King refrigeration system components and reefer trailer assemblies |
Efficiency & Sustainability
By extending thread life and reducing fastener-related failures, this insert supports efficient maintenance practices that keep Thermo King refrigeration units—such as Smart Reefer SR-4–equipped systems—on the road and operating at peak temperature control. Fewer emergency repairs contribute to lower fuel-inefficient downtime and improved overall fleet sustainability.
Installation & Maintenance Tips
Install using a compatible hex driver for controlled torque and secure seating. Inspect threaded insert installations during scheduled service intervals and replace if deformation or loosening is observed. Use OEM-recommended fasteners and retainers when reassembling Thermo King components to preserve alignment and sealing surfaces.
Real-World Applications
This hex insert is ideal for reinforcing M6 threaded connections in reefer trailer panels, refrigeration unit housings, control boxes, and accessory mounts. It benefits fleets operating temperature-controlled transport across Amarillo, Lubbock, Odessa, and throughout West Texas by providing dependable thread retention in harsh service environments.
Available for installation and service in Amarillo, Lubbock, Odessa, and throughout West Texas.
Backed by Thermo King’s engineering and supported by certified technicians at West Texas Thermo King, this component delivers lasting performance and uptime assurance for fleet operations.
For product verification or service assistance, call (806) 376-5837.
For current warranty eligibility or OEM replacement coverage, please contact us for warranty information or contact the service department for confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this insert suitable for Thermo King component housings?
A: Yes. The insert provides durable M6 x 1.0 internal threads for component housings and service panels where metric thread reinforcement is required.
Q: What is the recommended installation method?
A: Use a hex driver sized for the insert, apply controlled torque during seating, and verify retention in the parent material per scheduled maintenance checks.
Q: Does this part support repeated service cycles on refrigeration units?
A: Yes. The insert is engineered to maintain thread integrity through multiple removal and installation cycles, helping fleets maintain temperature control reliability.
Related Resources
Ask about fleet-wide parts programs through West Texas Thermo King.
Produced by a certified Thermo King dealership, West Texas Thermo King | a Division of PEAK Industrial. Servicing fleets across Amarillo, Lubbock, and Odessa.