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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



	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	—	90254A111	000000


	Narrow Profile



			2-56, 2-64, M2.2	Heli-Coil	90254A290	00000

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		Prong Break-Off Tools
	Thread Size	Installed Lg., mm	Drill Bit Size, mm	For Max. Hole Dia., mm	Specs. Met	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.		Each		Each		Each		Each
Pronged







				18-8 Stainless Steel

				M2.2 x 0.45 mm	2.2	2.35	2.35	SAE MA3279-100	5	91732A760	00000	91709A190	000000	91709A210	0000000	90261A186	0000000	92955A204	0000000


				M2.2 x 0.45 mm	3.3	2.35	2.35	SAE MA3279-150	5	91732A761	00000	91709A190	00000	91709A210	000000	90261A186	000000	92955A204	000000
				M2.2 x 0.45 mm	4.4	2.35	2.35	SAE MA3279-200	5	91732A762	00000	91709A190	00000	91709A210	000000	90261A186	000000	92955A204	000000

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



	2-56, 2-64, M2.2	90254A290	000000

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.

	Mfr.		Each
For Standard-Length Inserts



	2-56, 3-48, 3-56, M2, M2.2	—	92955A311	000000


	M2.2, M2.5	Heli-Coil	92955A204	000000


	For Long Inserts



			2-56, M2, M2.2	—	92955A411	00000

Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

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.

	Handle Style	For Use With		Each
Metric Thread



	M2.2 × 0.45 mm	Straight	Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts	90261A186	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, mm	Decimal Size Equiv.	Shank Type	Mfr.		Each		Each
High-Speed Steel







				Uncoated

				M2.2	9/16"	1 7/8"	Metric	3	2.3	0.0906"	Square	Heli-Coil	———	0	91709A210	0000000


				M2.2	9/16"	1 7/8"	Metric	3	2.35	0.0925"	Square	Heli-Coil	91709A190	000000	———	0

Screw-Locking Helical Threaded Inserts

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., mm	Drill Bit Size, mm	For Max. Hole Dia., mm	Specs. Met	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.		Each		Each		Each		Each
Pronged







				18-8 Stainless Steel

				M2.2 x 0.45 mm	3.3	2.35	2.35	SAE MA3329-150	1	90296A382	00000	91709A190	000000	91709A210	0000000	90261A186	0000000	92955A204	0000000