M40x1.5 threaded blind stuffing to close unused M40-openings.
Unused PG36-openings in housings are also possible to close with this blind-stuffing set.
[1] Thread type:
Metric tread
[2] Diameters for suitable openings:
Diameters for M40x1.5 opening:
a) threaded hole: 38.5mm / M40x1.5 thread
b) drill hole without thread: 40.0mm / no thread
Diameters for PG36 opening:
a) threaded hole: 45.5mm / PG thread
b) drill hole without thread: >47.0mm / no thread
c) For a PG36 opening you can also use
https://www.printables.com/model/1503855-pg36-blind-stuffing-nut-and-tpu-sealing-pg36-blind
as alternative .
[3] Sealing:
An optional TPU-sealing model file is available.
Print
Material: PETG (blind stuffing, nut), TPU 95A (sealing)
Supports: not required
Brim: not required
Serial printing (part by part) for better thread quality.
Assembly
Threaded opening:
Screw the blind stuffing into the M40x1.5 opening.
Optionally place sealing on stuffing before assembly.
Unthreaded opening:
Place blind stuffing in PG36/M40 opening and secure with M40x1.5 nut.
If necessary, widen the opening to >=40.0mm before assembly.
Optionally place sealing on stuffing before assembly.
Use a 1€ coin for turning of the blind stuffing.
Hint:
Apply some silicone grease on the thread, so it can be easily be assembled and disassembled.
(Without grease, the thread tends to wind on and off somewhat “sticky”.)
The author marked this model as their own original creation.