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Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Key-Locking Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Key-Locking Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Turn to screw inserts into material then strike with a hammer to drive in keys

Key-Locking Threaded Insert Drivers

Key-Locking Threaded Insert Drivers

Strike with a hammer to drive the keys of your insert into material

Easy-Start Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Easy-Start Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Compress the diameter of your insert so it fits easily into a tapped hole

Installation Bits for Slotted-Drive Threaded Inserts

Installation Bits for Slotted-Drive Threaded Inserts

Use with a power drill or drill press to quickly install slotted-drive inserts

Prongless Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Prongless Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Drive prongless helical inserts into your material

Easy-Start Prongless Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Easy-Start Prongless Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Compress your prongless insert's diameter, guiding it straight into a tapped hole

Key-Locking Threaded Insert Blank Drivers

Key-Locking Threaded Insert Blank Drivers

Strike with a hammer to drive the keys of your insert blank into material

Break Away Key-Locking Threaded Insert Drivers

Break Away Key-Locking Threaded Insert Drivers

Get the force needed to break off keys and drive them into material

Installation Tools for Tapping Threaded Inserts

Installation Tools for Tapping Threaded Inserts

Attach to a tap wrench or drill chuck to screw inserts into a hole

Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Install pronged helical inserts into tapped holes

Installation Tools for Swage-Locking Threaded Inserts

Installation Tools for Swage-Locking Threaded Inserts

Hand-tighten swage-locking inserts before hammering them into place

Spring-Loaded Helical Threaded Insert Prong Break-Off Tools

Spring-Loaded Helical Threaded Insert Prong Break-Off Tools

Press with one hand to cleanly snap prongs off installed inserts

Installation Tools for Push-to-Expand Threaded Inserts

Installation Tools for Push-to-Expand Threaded Inserts

Push down a plate inside inserts so they expand and stay secure

Installation Tools for Press-Fit Threaded Inserts for Composites

Installation Tools for Press-Fit Threaded Inserts for Composites

Hammer to install inserts in composites, such as fiberglass

Installation Bits for Hex-Drive Threaded Inserts

Installation Bits for Hex-Drive Threaded Inserts

Use with a power drill or drill press to quickly install hex-drive inserts

Helical Threaded Insert Installation and Prong Break-Off Tools

Helical Threaded Insert Installation and Prong Break-Off Tools

Install helical inserts and break off prongs with one tool

Installation Bits for Tapping Threaded Inserts

Installation Bits for Tapping Threaded Inserts

Attach these bits to a power drill or drill press to screw inserts in plastic or wood

Key-Locking Threaded Insert Broaching Tools

Key-Locking Threaded Insert Broaching Tools

Give the keys on your key-locking insert a head start in hard materials

Punch-Style Helical Threaded Insert Prong Break-Off Tools

Punch-Style Helical Threaded Insert Prong Break-Off Tools

Hit the back with a hammer to break the prong off of installed helical inserts

Air-Powered Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Air-Powered Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Install standard and prongless helical inserts with compressed air

Air-Powered Key-Locking Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Air-Powered Key-Locking Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Pull the trigger to install key-locking inserts in a flash

Cordless Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Cordless Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Install helical inserts in tight spaces or where no power is available

Easy-Start Cordless Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Easy-Start Cordless Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Compress your insert’s diameters for entry into tapped holes faster than manual tools

Electric Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Electric Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

Install standard and prongless helical inserts faster than manual tools

Installation Presses for Heat-Set Inserts

Installation Presses for Heat-Set Inserts

Install heat-set inserts into plastic with precision

Other Products

Threaded Inserts

Threaded Inserts

Create new threads or repair stripped threads

Threaded Insert Removal Tools

Threaded Insert Removal Tools

Turn counterclockwise to extract helical inserts

Lathe Tool Inserts

Lathe Tool Inserts

Pair with lathes to add cuts and grooves to workpieces

Rivet Nut Tools

Rivet Nut Tools

Install rivet nuts

Lathe Tools

Shape workpieces as they rotate on a lathe

Electrical Contact Installation Tools

Electrical Contact Installation Tools

Add pin-and-sleeve contacts to connectors

Heat-Set Insert Extraction Tips

Heat-Set Insert Extraction Tips

Attach to soldering irons to heat inserts for removal from plastic parts

Picks

Hold, separate, and position small parts such as wire and springs

Tweezers

Grasp small objects that are too small to pick up by hand

Lathe Tool Insert Holders

Lathe Tool Insert Holders

Secure inserts within lathes to add cuts and grooves to workpieces

Small Parts Positioners

Small Parts Positioners

Position and install tiny springs and wires

Pin Insertion Tools

Pin Insertion Tools

Strike with a hammer to install pins

Electrical Contact Removal Tools

Electrical Contact Removal Tools

Remove pin-and-sleeve contacts from connectors

Backer Rod Insertion Tools

Backer Rod Insertion Tools

Quickly set foam backer rods in caulk joints at a consistent depth without puncturing them

Bore Sealing Plug Installation Tools

Bore Sealing Plug Installation Tools

Set sealing plugs into unthreaded holes in pneumatic and hydraulic components

Cable Bundling Tools

Cable Bundling Tools

Quickly organize wires, cables, and cords into bundles

Hand Knurling Tools

Hand Knurling Tools

Without using a lathe, create grooved patterns on workpieces to improve their grip

Fabric Fastener Installation Tools

Fabric Fastener Installation Tools

Install fabric snaps and grommets

Lathe Tool Insert Holder Replacement Parts

Lathe Tool Insert Holder Replacement Parts

Replace clamps, screws, shims, and other parts in lathe tool insert holders

Packing Seal Installation Tools

Packing Seal Installation Tools

Install packing into hard-to-reach areas without damaging the packing

Taps

Cut internal threads for fasteners, pipe, conduit, and more

Packing Seal Pullers

Packing Seal Pullers

Pull packing out of pump and valve seals

Pin Extractors

Counterbore Insert Holders

Counterbore Insert Holders

Pair with inserts to create flat-bottom holes

Lathe Tool Blocks

Lathe Tool Blocks

Mount lathe tool holders to posts and turrets

Seal Pullers

Remove the seals around bearings

Pliers Sets

A variety of pliers styles and sizes for whatever job comes up

End Mill Inserts

End Mill Inserts

Replace the cutting edge on your end mill insert holder instead of the entire tool

Face Mill Inserts

Face Mill Inserts

Pair with face milling insert holders to create custom face mills

Plug Gauges

Verify the diameter or threads of machined holes in finished parts; also called pin gauges

Knurls

Pair with a knurling tool to add patterns to workpieces for a better grip

Heat-Set Insert Installation Tips

Heat-Set Insert Installation Tips

Attach to soldering irons to heat inserts for installation in plastic parts

Cotter Pin Pullers

Cotter Pin Pullers

Pry out cotter pins

First-Aid Tweezers

First-Aid Tweezers

Remove small objects from skin or wounds

Rivet Nut Tool Calibrators

Rivet Nut Tool Calibrators

Periodically test the pull force of your rivet nut tool to avoid failed rivet nuts

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