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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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Inserts | Through-Hole Taps | Closed-End Hole Taps | Installation Tools | Prong Break-Off Tools | |||||||||||
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Thread Size | Installed Lg. | Drill Bit Size | For Max. Hole Dia. | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | Each | Each | Each | Each | |||||
18-8 Stainless Steel—Right-Hand Threaded | |||||||||||||||
3-48 | 0.099" | 7/64" | 7/64" | MS122-115 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
3-48 | 0.148" | 7/64" | 7/64" | MS122-155 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
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 | Prong Break-Off Tools | |||||||||||
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Thread Size | Installed Lg. | Drill Bit Size | For Max. Hole Dia. | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | Each | Each | Each | Each | |||||
18-8 Stainless Steel | |||||||||||||||
3-48 | 0.099" | 7/64" | 7/64" | MS21209C0310, NASM21209 | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
3-48 | 0.148" | 7/64" | 7/64" | MS21209C0315, NASM21209 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Helical Insert Assortments with Installation Tools

Assortments include various sizes of helical inserts and a tap, a drill bit, and an installation tool for each thread size. Also known as Heli-Coil inserts, the 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.
Includes | No. of Inserts Included | Thread Spacing | Drill Bit Size | For Max. Hole Dia. | Each | |
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1-64 Thread × 0.11" Installed Lg. (24 Inserts and 24 Screw-Locking Inserts) 2-56 Thread × 0.129" Installed Lg. (24 Inserts and 24 Screw-Locking Inserts) 3-48 Thread × 0.148" Installed Lg. (24 Inserts and 24 Screw-Locking Inserts) 4-40 Thread × 0.168" Installed Lg. (24 Inserts and 24 Screw-Locking Inserts) 6-32 Thread × 0.207" Installed Lg. (24 Inserts and 24 Screw-Locking Inserts) 8-32 Thread × 0.246" Installed Lg. (24 Inserts and 24 Screw-Locking Inserts) Drill Bits Through-Hole Taps Installation Tools | 288 | Coarse | 5/64" 3/32" No. 36 No. 31 No. 26 No. 17 | 5/64" 3/32" 0.1065" 0.12" 0.147" 0.173" | 000000000 | 0000000 |
Stainless Steel Press-Fit Nuts for Sheet Metal

These nuts have good chemical resistance and may be mildly magnetic. Also known as clinch style captive nuts, press them into a drilled or punched hole with an arbor press or similar pressure tool. Installation requires access to both sides of the panel. Knurls on the bottom of the nut hold them firmly in place.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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 technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

For Thread Size | Style | Each | |
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3-48 | C | 000000000 | 0000000 |
Prong Break-Off Tools for Helical Inserts

Place the tip of these tools into installed inserts and push down to trigger the spring-loaded punch to break off the prong.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Thread Size | Each | |
2-56, 3-48, 3-56 | 000000000 | 000000 |
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.
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3-48, 3-56, 4-40, 4-48, 5-40, 5-44, 6-32, 6-40, 8-32, 8-36, 8-40, M2.5, M3, M3.5, M4 | 000000000 | 000000 |