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    13 Products

    Key-Locking Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Key-Locking Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal.
    Add strong threads in soft metal, such as aluminum. The keys on these inserts drive into holes to hold more securely than thread-locking or helical inserts. They prevent slipping and rotating, so they’re stable enough for use in vehicle or aerospace parts that experience heavy vibration. These inserts are comparable to Keensert inserts.
    To install, drill and tap a hole in your material. Then, thread the insert onto the installation tool and screw it into the hole. Place the tool over the keys and hit it with a hammer to drive them in.
    Standard Wall—Stronger than thin-wall inserts, these are your go-to choice for threading most holes.
    Extra-Thick Wall—Stronger than standard- and thin-wall inserts, use them to reduce the size of tapped holes or replace threads that have been drilled out.
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel—These inserts resist occasional moisture.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Inserts
    Installation
    Tools
    Inserts with
    Installation Tools
    Each
    Thread
    Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    No. of Locking
    Keys
    1-9
    10-Up
    Each
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Each
    Standard Wall
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    1 1/8"-7
    1 1/2"-12
    1.438"1 7/16"
    1.438"490245A09100000000000092100A7490000000290245A0630000000
    1 1/8"-12
    1 1/2"-12
    1.438"1 7/16"
    1.438"490245A096000000000092100A749000000———0
    1 1/2"-12
    1 7/8"-12
    2"1.813"490245A11300000000000092100A758000000———0
     
    Extra-Thick Wall
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    1"-8
    1 1/2"-12
    1.375"1 7/16"
    1.438"493302A650000000000093302A74000000———0
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"-8
    1 1/2"-12
    1.375"1 7/16"
    1.438"493340A83500000000000093302A74000000———0
     

    Internally Threaded Ball Joint Rod Ends

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Ends. Internally Threaded Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Internally Threaded Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Made of steel, these rod ends generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends. They don’t come lubricated, so you’ll need to lubricate them during installation and on an ongoing basis.
    Shank
    Thread
    Size
    Ctr.
    Lg.
    Thread
    Lg.
    ID
    Max. Ball
    Swivel
    Overall
    Wd.
    Overall
    Thk.
    Static Radial
    Load Cap., lb.
    Material
    Choose a Shank Thread
    Direction
    Each
    Ball Joints
    1 1/2"-12
    5 3/8"2 5/8"1 1/2"6.5°3 1/2"1 5/16"64,750Zinc-Plated Alloy SteelRight Hand, Left Hand60645K760000000
     

    Ball Joint Rod Ends

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rod Ends. Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Ball Joint Rod Ends.
    Made of steel, these rod ends generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends. They don’t come lubricated, so you’ll need to lubricate during installation and on an ongoing basis.
    Shank
    Thread
    Size
    Ctr.
    Lg.
    Thread
    Lg.
    ID
    Max. Ball
    Swivel
    Overall
    Wd.
    Overall
    Thk.
    Static Radial
    Load Cap., lb.
    Material
    Choose a Shank Thread
    Direction
    Each
    Ball Joints
    1 1/2"-12
    5 3/8"3"1 1/2"6.5°3 1/2"1 5/16"64,750Zinc-Plated Alloy SteelRight Hand, Left Hand60645K660000000
     

    Key-Locking Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Key-Locking Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools.
    Paired with the right tool for installation, these inserts create strong threads in soft metal, such as aluminum. They have keys that drive into material to prevent inserts from slipping and rotating in the hole.
    Standard Wall—Stronger than thin-wall inserts, these are your go-to choice for threading most holes.
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel—These inserts resist occasional moisture.
    Thread
    Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    No. of Locking
    Keys
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Each
    Standard Wall
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    1 1/8"-7
    1 1/2"-12
    1.438"1 7/16"
    1.438"4290245A0630000000
     

    Mil.-Spec. Key-Locking Threaded Inserts For Soft Metal

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Mil.-Spec. Key-Locking Threaded Inserts For Soft Metal.
    These inserts are manufactured and tested to meet or compare to strict standards adopted by the U.S. military. The keys drive into aluminum and other soft metal for a secure hold that won't slip or rotate, even in vibrating vehicle or aerospace parts. These inserts are comparable to Keensert inserts.
    To install, drill and tap a hole in your material. Then, thread the insert onto the installation tool and screw it into the hole. Place the tool over the keys and hit it with a hammer to drive them in.
    Extra-Thick Wall—Stronger than standard- and thin-wall inserts, use them to reduce the size of tapped holes or replace threads that have been drilled out.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Inserts
    Installation
    Tools
    Thread
    Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    No. of Locking
    Keys
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Extra-Thick Wall
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"-8
    1 1/2"-12
    1.375"1 7/16"
    1.442"4MS51832-11193904A25300000093904A777000000
     
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