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    9 Products
    About Threaded Inserts
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    Choose the right threaded insert for your application and learn how to install it securely.

    Key-Locking Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Key-Locking Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal.
    Add strong threads in soft metal, such as aluminum. The keys on these inserts drive into holes to hold more securely than thread-locking or helical inserts. They prevent slipping and rotating, so they’re stable enough for use in vehicle or aerospace parts that experience heavy vibration. These inserts are comparable to Keensert inserts.
    To install, drill and tap a hole in your material. Then, thread the insert onto the installation tool and screw it into the hole. Place the tool over the keys and hit it with a hammer to drive them in.
    Standard Wall—Stronger than thin-wall inserts, these are your go-to choice for threading most holes.
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel—These inserts resist occasional moisture.
    Inserts
    Installation
    Tools
    Inserts with
    Installation Tools
    Each
    Thread
    Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    No. of Locking
    Keys
    1-9
    10-Up
    Each
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Each
    Standard Wall
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    1 1/2"-6
    		1 7/8"-12
    		2"1.813"400000000000000000000000000000000000000020000000000000000
    1 1/2"-12
    		1 7/8"-12
    		2"1.813"4000000000000000000000000000000000000————0
     

    Key-Locking Threaded Insert Drivers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Installation Tools. Key-Locking Threaded Insert Drivers.
    Place the tip of these tools into a key-locking insert after you've threaded it into a hole with your fingers. Then, strike these tools with a hammer to drive the keys into the material and secure the insert. They’re compatible with Keensert inserts.
    Choose the tool that matches your insert’s thread size and tap thread size.
    For Thread Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Handle
    Style
    Each
    Standard (UN) Thread
     
    For Thick-Wall Inserts
    1 1/2"-6, 1 1/2"-121 7/8"-12
    		Straight0000000000000000
     

    Key-Locking Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Key-Locking Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools.
    Paired with the right tool for installation, these inserts create strong threads in soft metal, such as aluminum. They have keys that drive into material to prevent inserts from slipping and rotating in the hole.
    Standard Wall—Stronger than thin-wall inserts, these are your go-to choice for threading most holes.
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel—These inserts resist occasional moisture.
    Thread
    Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    For Max. Hole
    Dia.
    No. of Locking
    Keys
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Each
    Standard Wall
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    1 1/2"-6
    		1 7/8"-12
    		2"1 13/16"
    1.813"    		420000000000000000
     

    Screw-On Caps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Protective Caps. Screw-On Caps, Polyethylene.

    Polyethylene

    Thread onto male pipe and fittings for the most secure fit. These caps keep dust, paint, and coatings out of threads and pipe. They also protect from damage during manufacturing, shipping, and storage.
    Polyethylene—These tough caps are hard and wear resistant to hold up against scrapes and gouges.
    Thread
    Size
    Type
    For
    OD
    Inside
    Ht.
    Flexibility
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Polyethylene
     
    For Straight-Thread Fittings
    1 7/8"-12
    		UN
    		1 7/8"1"Rigid150Red2500000000000000
     

    Screw-In Plugs for Pipe and Tubing

    Threaded for the most secure fit on female pipe and fittings. These plugs protect from damage during shipping and storage. They also keep dust, paint, and coatings from blocking holes and threads.
    For Straight-Thread Fittings
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Protective Plugs. Screw In, For Round Holes, For Pipe, For Round Shapes, For Straight-Thread Fittings, Aluminum.

    Aluminum

    Aluminum—Withstand the highest temperatures of all our pipe and tubing plugs. They’re more wear resistant than plastic but won’t hold up as well to chemicals.
    Thread
    Size
    Type
    For Tube
    OD
    Ht.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Aluminum
    1 7/8"-12
    		UN
    		1 1/2"5/8"65050000000000000
     
    For 37° Flared Tube
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Protective Plugs. Screw In, For Round Holes, For Pipe, For Round Shapes, For 37° Flared Tube, Aluminum.

    Aluminum

    Aluminum—Withstand the highest temperatures of all our pipe and tubing plugs. They’re more wear resistant than plastic but won’t hold up as well to chemicals.
    Thread
    Size
    Type
    For Tube
    OD
    Ht.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Aluminum
    1 7/8"-12
    		UN
    		1 1/2"7/8"65050000000000000
     

    Hollow Tapered Plugs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Protective Plugs. Hollow Tapered Plugs.
    A hollow construction makes these plugs extra flexible, so they compress for easy installation and a snug fit. The tapered profile fits a range of hole diameters. If you flip the plug over, it can be used as a cap.
    Polyethylene—Convenient and economical. Instead of cleaning and reusing, just toss and grab a new plug.
    For ID
    For Thread
    Size
    Ht.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Flange
    Dia.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Polyethylene
    1 3/4" to 1.88"1 7/8"-12
    		3/4"150Red2"1000000000000000
     

    Tapered Caps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Protective Caps. Tapered Caps.
    Don't worry about having the exact size you need on hand. These caps are shaped to fit a range of ODs—just keep pushing on until they're snug. Because they make less contact with the parts they cover, they’re easier to remove than straight caps. In a pinch, you can flip tapered caps over and use them as plugs.
    Polyethylene—Convenient and economical, these flexible caps are one and done. Instead of cleaning and reusing, just toss and grab a new cap.
    For OD
    For Pipe
    Size
    For Thread
    Size
    Inside
    Ht.
    Flexibility
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Polyethylene
    1.718" to 1.888"1 1/2
    		1 7/8"-12
    		1"Flexible150Red500000000000000
     
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