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    Helical Threaded Insert Removal Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Removal Tools. 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.
    For Thread Size
    Mfr.
    Each
    Standard Profile
    2-56, 3-48, 3-56, 4-40, 4-48, 5-40, 6-32, 6-40, 8-32, 8-36, M2, M2.2, M2.5, M3, M3.5, M4
    		—90254A111000000
     
    Narrow Profile
    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
    		Heli-Coil90254A31000000
     

    Helical Threaded Insert Assortments with Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Helical Threaded Insert Assortments with Installation Tools.
    Repair damaged threads or create new ones. These convenient assortments include helical inserts, an installation tool for each thread size, a drill bit, and a tap. The inserts are also known as Heli-Coil inserts.
    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.
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Includes
    Thread
    Spacing
    Drill Bit Size
    For Max. Hole Dia.
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    2881-64 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
    Installation Tools
    Through-Hole Taps    		Coarse
    		5/64"
    3/32"
    36 Ga.
    31 Ga.
    26 Ga.
    17 Ga.
    		0.078"
    0.094"
    0.107"
    0.120"
    0.147"
    0.173"    		90285A1340000000
     

    Spring-Loaded Helical Threaded Insert Prong Break-Off Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Installation Tools. Spring-Loaded Helical Threaded Insert Prong Break-Off Tools.
    Cleanly snap prongs off installed helical inserts with just one hand. Because they work faster than standard prong break-off tools, these are a good choice when you have many prongs to remove. Press your tool into an insert to trigger the spring-loaded punch and snap off the prong.
    For Standard-Length Inserts—Use these tools for inserts that are 1 to 2 times as long as the diameter.
    For Long Inserts—Use these tools for inserts that are 2 1/2 to 3 times as long as the diameter.
    For Thread Size
    Mfr.
    Each
    For Standard-Length Inserts
    2-56, 3-48, 3-56Heli-Coil92955A1010000000
    2-56, 3-48, 3-56, M2, M2.2—92955A31100000
     
    For Long Inserts
    3-48, 3-56, M2.5—92955A41200000
     

    Helical Threaded Inserts

    Image of Product. Pronged. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Helical Threaded Inserts, Pronged.

    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
    Prong
    Break-Off Tools
    Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    3-48
    		0.099"7/64"
    		0.109"MS1221151091732A2050000091709A09900000091709A40400000090261A150000000092955A1010000000
    3-48
    		0.148"7/64"
    		0.109"MS1221551091732A207000091709A0990000091709A4040000090261A15000000092955A101000000
     
    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.
    For Thread Size
    Each
    For Pronged Helical Inserts
    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
    		90254A310000000
     

    Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Installation Tools. Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools, Straight Handle.

    Straight Handle

    Install your pronged helical inserts into tapped holes. Screw an insert onto these tools and drive them a quarter to half-turn below the material’s surface.
    For Thread
    Size
    Handle
    Style
    For Use With
    Each
    Standard (UN) Thread
    3-48
    		StraightHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts90261A1500000000
     

    Helical Insert Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Taps. 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
    3-48
    		5/8"1 15/16"UNC
    		37/64"
    		0.1094"Square91709A09900000091709A404000000
     

    Screw-Locking Helical Threaded Inserts

    Image of Product. Pronged. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Screw-Locking Helical Threaded Inserts, Pronged.

    Pronged

    The irregularly shaped threads tightly grip screws to prevent them from loosening or backing out under vibration. Use these inserts to create or repair threads in pumps and other machinery that shakes and rattles. Also known as Heli-Coil inserts.
    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
    Prong
    Break-Off Tools
    Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    3-48
    		0.099"7/64"
    		0.109"MS21209C0310, NASM21209590296A1840000091709A09900000091709A40400000090261A150000000092955A1010000000
    3-48
    		0.148"7/64"
    		0.109"MS21209C0315, NASM212091090296A098000091709A0990000091709A4040000090261A15000000092955A101000000
     

    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
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Installation Tools. Easy-Start Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools, Threaded Insert Installation Tools with Depth Stop, Crank Handle.
    Image of Specification. Threaded Drive. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Threaded Drive Helical Insert Tool. Easy-Start Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools, Threaded Insert Installation Tools with Depth Stop.

    Crank 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.
    For Thread
    Size
    Handle
    Style
    Helical Insert
    Tool Drive Type
    For Use With
    Each
    Standard (UN) Thread
    3-48
    		CrankThreadedHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts1338N12000000
     

    Helical Threaded Insert Installation and Prong Break-Off Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Installation Tools. Helical Threaded Insert Installation and Prong Break-Off Tools, L-Handle.

    L-Handle

    Install helical inserts and break off prongs with one tool and a hammer strike. These tools have a slot that grips your insert’s prong for turning both left- and right-hand threads. Slide an insert onto these tools and drive them a quarter-turn to half-turn below the material’s surface. Then, strike the end of the tool with a hammer to break off the prong. These tools work with pronged helical inserts.
    For Thread
    Size
    Handle
    Style
    Each
    3-48, 3-56L-Handle92450A196000000
     

    Punch-Style Helical Threaded Insert Prong Break-Off Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Installation Tools. Punch-Style Helical Threaded Insert Prong Break-Off Tools.
    Snap the drive prong from installed helical inserts to leave a flush thread ready for your fastener. These punch-style tools are compatible with both standard and screw-locking helical inserts. They work with a standard hammer—no special equipment needed.
    For Thread Size
    Handle
    Style
    For Use With
    Each
    2-56, 3-48, M2, M2.5StraightHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts1231N1100000
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