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Stainless Steel Helical Inserts
Also known as Heli-Coil inserts, these inserts have coils that expand once installed to securely anchor the insert. All have a prong for ease of installation. An installation tool grips the prong and reduces the coil diameter, enabling the insert to fit in tapped holes. Remove the prong to insert the screw. Installation requires a drill bit, a helical insert tap, an installation tool, and a prong break-off tool.
Inserts that meet DIN 8140 adhere to international standards for dimensions.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Inserts | Through-Hole Taps | Closed-End Hole Taps | Installation Tools | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Size  | Thread Pitch, mm | Thread Spacing | Installed Lg., mm | Drill Bit Size | For Max. Hole Dia. | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | Each | Each | Each | ||||
18-8 Stainless Steel—Right-Hand Threaded | |||||||||||||||
| M18 | 2.5 | Coarse | 18 | 47/64" | 47/64" | SAE MA3279-121 | 1 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 |
| M18 | 2.5 | Coarse | 27 | 47/64" | 47/64" | DIN 8140, SAE MA3279-171 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Stainless Steel Screw-Locking Helical Inserts
A distorted thread grips the screw to resist loosening. Also known as Heli-Coil inserts, these inserts have coils that expand once installed to securely anchor the insert. All have a prong for ease of installation. An installation tool grips the prong and reduces the coil diameter, enabling the insert to fit in tapped holes. Remove the prong to insert the screw. Installation requires a drill bit, a helical insert tap, an installation tool, and a prong break-off tool.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Inserts | Through-Hole Taps | Closed-End Hole Taps | Installation Tools | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Size | Thread Pitch, mm | Thread Spacing | Installed Lg., mm | Drill Bit Size | For Max. Hole Dia. | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | Each | Each | Each | ||||
18-8 Stainless Steel | |||||||||||||||
| M18 | 2.5 | Coarse | 18 | 47/64" | 47/64" | SAE MA3329-121 | 1 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 |
| M18 | 2.5 | Coarse | 27 | 47/64" | 47/64" | SAE MA3329-171 | 1 | 000000000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Helical Inserts with Installation Tools
Inserts come with a through-hole tap and installation tool. Also known as Heli-Coil inserts, they have coils that expand once installed to securely anchor the insert. All have a prong for ease of installation. An installation tool grips the prong and reduces the coil diameter, enabling the insert to fit in tapped holes. Remove the prong to insert the screw.
| Thread Size | Thread Pitch, mm | Thread Spacing | Installed Lg., mm | Drill Bit Size | For Max. Hole Dia. | No. of Inserts Included | Includes | Each | |
18-8 Stainless Steel—Right-Hand Threaded | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M18 | 2.5 | Coarse | 27 | 47/64" | 47/64" | 6 | Drill Bit, Through-Hole Tap, Installation Tool | 000000000 | 0000000 |
Spark Plug Thread Repair Kits
Kits include helical inserts, a tap, and an installation tool. Also known as Heli-Coil inserts, they have coils that expand once installed to securely anchor the insert. All have a prong for ease of installation. An installation tool grips the prong and reduces the coil diameter, enabling the insert to fit in tapped holes. Remove the prong to insert the screw.
| Includes | No. of Inserts Included | Each | |
18-8 Stainless Steel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| M18×1.5 mm Thread × 1/2" Insert Reach (24 Each) Through-Hole Tap Installation Tool | 24 | 000000000 | 0000000 |
Installation Tools for Helical Inserts
Screw an insert onto these tools and drive them a quarter to half-turn below the material’s surface. They’re compatible with helical inserts that have a prong.
For Thread | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Pitch, mm | Style | Each | |
For Right-Hand Thread | ||||
| M18 | 2.5 | D | 000000000 | 0000000 |
Extraction Tools for Helical Inserts
Place the tip of these tools into an insert and strike a light blow to the tool’s head. Then turn the tools counterclockwise with pressure to extract the insert.
| For Thread Size | Each | |
| 7/16"-14, 7/16"-20, 1/2"-13, 1/2"-20, 1/2"-28, 9/16"-12, 9/16"-18, 5/8"-11, 5/8"-18, 5/8"-24, 3/4"-10, 3/4"-16, 3/4"-20, 7/8"-9, 7/8"-14, 7/8"-20, 1"-8, 1"-12, 1"-14, M12, M14, M16, M18, M20, M22, M24 | 000000000 | 000000 |