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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
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	0000000

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
	Thread Size	Installed Lg.	Drill Bit Size	For Max. Hole Dia.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.		Each		Each		Each
Pronged







				18-8 Stainless Steel

				1 1/4"-8	1.875"	1 1/4"	1.250"	1	92335A111	00000	92335A311	0000000	91709A310	0000000	92450A192	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



	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

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"-8	3"	6"	UN	4	1 1/4"	1.25"	Square	92335A311	0000000	91709A310	0000000

Helical Threaded Insert Installation and Prong Break-Off Tools

T-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.

Handle Style		Each



1 1/8"-12, 1 1/4"-7, 1 1/4"-8, M30 × 3.5 mm, M30 × 3 mm, M30 × 2 mm, M30 × 1.5 mm	T-Handle	92450A192	000000