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Helical Threaded Insert Removal Tools

To remove installed helical inserts, place the tip of these tools into the insert and lightly strike the tool’s head. Then, turn the tool counterclockwise with pressure to extract the insert.

Narrow Profile—The tip of these tools has a narrower angle than standard removal tools to reduce the chance it will dig into your material’s surface when you strike the tool.

	Mfr.		Each
Standard Profile



	1 1/8"-7, 1 1/8"-12, 1 1/4"-7, 1 1/4"-12, 1 3/8"-6, 1 3/8"-12, 1 1/2"-6, 1 1/2"-12, M27, M30, M33, M36, M39	—	90254A114	000000


	Narrow Profile



			1 1/8"-7, 1 1/8"-12, 1 1/4"-7, 1 1/4"-8, 1 1/4"-12, 1 3/8"-6, 1 3/8"-12, 1 1/2"-6, 1 1/2"-8, 1 1/2"-12, M27, M30, M36, M39	Heli-Coil	90254A360	000000

Helical Threaded Inserts

Pronged

Restore, reinforce, or create threads in metal. The tough coils on these inserts expand once installed to anchor in a tapped hole. Also known as Heli-Coil inserts, they're often used in engine heads and machinery housings where strong connections are critical. Unlike threadlocking inserts, you can remove and reuse them without them losing their strength.

Installation requires a drill bit, a helical insert tap, and an installation tool.

Pronged—The prong attaches to an installation tool for precise control as you drive inserts in. Remove the prong with a punch or break-off tool before inserting a screw.

18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.

	Inserts								Through-Hole Taps		Closed-End Hole Taps		Installation Tools		Inserts with Installation Tools
	Thread Size	Installed Lg.	Drill Bit Size	For Max. Hole Dia.	Specs. Met	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.		Each		Each		Each	No. of Inserts Included		Each
Pronged







				18-8 Stainless Steel

				1 1/4"-12	1.250"	1 9/32"	1.281"	MS124667	1	91732A039	000000	91709A077	0000000	91709A509	0000000	90261A167	0000000	—	———	0


				1 1/4"-12	1.875"	1 9/32"	1.281"	MS124707	1	91732A041	00000	91709A077	000000	91709A509	000000	90261A167	000000	4	91732A129	0000000

Extraction Tools

Remove installed helical inserts.

For Pronged Helical Inserts—Place the tip into pronged inserts and lightly strike the tool’s head. Then, turn the tool counterclockwise with pressure to extract the insert.

		Each
For Pronged Helical Inserts



	1 1/8"-7, 1 1/8"-12, 1 1/4"-7, 1 1/4"-8, 1 1/4"-12, 1 3/8"-6, 1 3/8"-12, 1 1/2"-6, 1 1/2"-8, 1 1/2"-12, M27, M30, M36, M39	90254A360	0000000

Easy-Start Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

These tools compress the diameter of your insert so it fits easily into a tapped hole. They’re the best choice for preventing misaligned or damaged threads—just make sure you have space to turn the crank. Screw or slide an insert onto your tool and drive it between a quarter-turn and half-turn below the surface. Also known as prewinders.

Threaded Insert Installation Tools with Depth Stop


T-Handle	Threaded Drive

Ensure consistent installation across multiple inserts. Set your desired installation depth, and the stop will prevent you from driving your insert any further.

Threaded Drive Helical Insert Tool—These tools align each coil of your insert perfectly with the thread pitch of your tapped hole for easy installation.

	Mfr.	Handle Style	Helical Insert Tool Drive Type	For Use With		Each
Standard (UN) Thread



	1 1/4"-12	Heli-Coil	T-Handle	Threaded	Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts	90261A167	0000000

Helical Insert Taps

Match the size of helical inserts so they fit tightly when installed in the hole.

High-Speed Steel—These taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp.

Plug Chamfer—Our go-to chamfer type. With a longer taper than a bottoming chamfer, they are easier to turn but won't thread as close the bottom of a hole.

Bottoming Chamfer—Cut all the way to the bottom of blind holes with taps that have the shortest taper. Since these require the most force to turn, they’re often used to finish holes started by taper- or plug-chamfer taps.

						Drill Bit			Plug Chamfer		Bottoming Chamfer
	For Insert Size	Thread Lg.	Overall Lg.	For Insert Thread Type	No. of Flutes	Size	Decimal Size Equiv.	Shank Type		Each		Each
High-Speed Steel







				Uncoated

				1 1/4"-12	3"	6 1/16"	UNF	4	1 9/32"	1.2813"	Square	———	0	91709A509	0000000


				1 1/4"-12	3"	6 1/16"	UNF	6	1 9/32"	1.2813"	Square	91709A077	0000000	———	0

Helical Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools

Drill Bit, Installation Tool

and Through-Hole Tap

Quickly restore stripped threads—these inserts come with through-hole taps and installation tools. The tough coils on these inserts expand once installed to anchor in a tapped hole.

Pronged—The prong attaches to an installation tool for precise control as you drive inserts in. Remove the prong with a punch or break-off tool before inserting a screw.

18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.

	For Max. Hole Dia.	No. of Inserts Included	Includes		Each
Pronged







	18-8 Stainless Steel

	1 1/4"-12	1.875"	1 9/32"	1.281"	4	Drill Bit Installation Tool Through-Hole Tap	91732A129	0000000