A black-phosphate finish provides mild corrosion resistance. Also known as E-Z Lok, these inserts use Loctite® adhesive to keep them in place. The adhesive reaches full strength after 72 hours. Installation requires a drill bit and a standard tap. Then set the insert with a bolt and two nuts, or use an installation bit.

Choose inserts with a thick wall for greater strength than thin-wall inserts, or to fill a large hole.

To drive slotted inserts, you can use a slotted screwdriver instead of using an installation bit or a bolt and two nuts.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Also known as Allen nuts, use these with socket head cap screws in recessed holes and tight spaces that don't have enough clearance for a wrench. Tighten them with a 6-point hex key. They can also be used as an insert by pressing or drawing them into nonhardened steel, cast iron, or soft nonferrous metal or by molding them into plastic, ceramic, fiber, and similar materials. Made from alloy steel, they're comparable in strength to Grade 9 bolts.

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These nuts are chemical resistant and may be mildly magnetic. Also known as Allen nuts, use them with socket head cap screws in recessed holes and tight spaces that don't have enough clearance for a wrench. Tighten them with a 6-point hex key. They can also be used as an insert by pressing or drawing them into nonhardened steel, cast iron, or soft nonferrous metal or by molding them into plastic, ceramic, fiber, and similar materials.

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These tools come with one high-speed steel insert for use on steel and stainless steel and one high-speed steel insert for use on softer materials, such as aluminum and brass. When one point of an insert dulls, rotate it to use a sharp point. When all points dull, replace the insert rather than the whole tool.

Tool with 3/8" shank can cut external right-hand threads.

Tool with 1/2" shank can cut external right-hand threads with one end and internal right-hand threads with the other.

Tool with 3/4" shank can cut external right- or left-hand threads. To cut right-hand threads install an insert in the pocket on the left side of the tool. To cut left-hand threads install an insert in the pocket on the right side of the tool.

Install these inserts into a matching holder to cut external or internal threads on a workpiece. They are compatible with top-notch style threading and grooving systems, which use a highly-rigid clamping design, resulting in a smoother finish and superior tool life. When the first point dulls, flip the insert to use the second point.

Pair a right-hand insert with a right-hand external holder or a left-hand internal holder.

Pair a left-hand insert with a left-hand external holder or a right-hand internal holder.

A carbide insert comes installed on these tools. When one point of the insert dulls, rotate it to use a sharp point. When all points dull, replace the insert rather than the whole tool. A neutral cut direction means these tools can cut from either right to left or left to right.