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    11 Products

    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
    Narrow Profile
    7/16"-14, 7/16"-20, 1/2"-13, 1/2"-20, 1/2"-28, 9/16"-12, 9/16"-18, 5/8"-11, 5/8"-18, 5/8"-24, 3/4"-10, 3/4"-16, 3/4"-20, 7/8"-9, 7/8"-14, 7/8"-20, 1"-8, 1"-12, 1"-14, M12, M14, M16, M18, M20, M22, M24
    		Heli-Coil90254A330000000
     

    Installation Tools for Swage-Locking Threaded Inserts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Installation Tools. Installation Tools for Swage-Locking Threaded Inserts.
    Set swage-locking inserts into place. Use these installation tools to hand-tighten the insert into the tapped hole. Then hammer the tool to press (or swage) the knurls of the insert into the material. You should choose the tool that matches your insert’s thread size and tap thread size.
    For Thread Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Each
    3/4"-10, 3/4"-167/8"-20
    		6645N1140000000

    Seize-Resistant Swage-Locking Threaded Inserts

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Seize-Resistant Swage-Locking Threaded Inserts.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Threaded Inserts. Seize-Resistant Swage-Locking Threaded Inserts.
    Smoothly install these inserts for strong threads near the edges and corners of soft metal surfaces. They’re lubricated to prevent sticking as you thread them in. Since these have thinner walls than our key-locking and thread-locking inserts, they don’t need as much space and won't bulge or crack the material. The knurls press (swage) into the material to keep inserts in place when you tighten or loosen a screw.
    To install these inserts, you need a drill bit, a counterbore, a standard tap, an installation tool, and a hammer. Drill a hole, counterbore the top, and tap it. Place the insert into the installation tool, then hand-tighten it into the tapped hole. Strike the tool to secure the insert and drive the knurls into the surrounding material.
    High-Strength Dry-Film-Lubricated Cadmium-Plated Alloy Steel—Stronger than our 17-4 PH stainless steel inserts, these inserts absorb impact without cracking and stand up to high-pressure applications. The cadmium plating prevents corrosion in wet environments.
    Inserts
    Installation
    Tools
    For
    Counterbore
    Thread
    Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    Dia.
    Dp.
    Mil. Spec.
    Each
    Each
    High-Strength Dry-Film-Lubricated Cadmium-Plated Alloy Steel
    3/4"-10
    		7/8"-20
    		1.125"0.844"0.875"0.156"MIL-DTL-45932/193572A1230000006645N1140000000
    3/4"-16
    		7/8"-20
    		1.125"0.844"0.875"0.156"MIL-DTL-45932/193572A124000006645N114000000
     

    Swage-Locking Threaded Inserts

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Swage-Locking Threaded Inserts.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Threaded Inserts. Swage-Locking Threaded Inserts.
    Add strong threads to the edges of soft metal without bulging or cracking the material. These inserts have thinner walls than our key-locking and thread-locking inserts, so they don’t need as much space around them. The knurls press (swage) into the material to keep inserts in place when you tighten or loosen a screw.
    To install these inserts, you need a drill bit, a counterbore, a standard tap, an installation tool, and a hammer. Drill a hole, counterbore the top, and tap it. Place the insert into the installation tool, then hand-tighten it into the tapped hole. Strike the tool to secure the insert and drive the knurls into the surrounding material.
    High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel—The strongest stainless steel inserts we offer. They handle high-stress installations, such as pump and compressor housings, and the heavy vibration of aircraft parts. They won’t rust in wet and outdoor environments but can’t withstand the harsh chemicals and acids that 316 stainless steel can.
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    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Inserts
    Installation
    Tools
    For
    Counterbore
    Thread
    Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    Dia.
    Dp.
    Mil. Spec.
    Each
    Each
    High-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel
    3/4"-10
    		7/8"-20
    		1.125"0.844"0.875"0.156"MIL-DTL-45932/193570A1230000006645N1140000000
    3/4"-16
    		7/8"-20
    		1.125"0.844"0.875"0.156"MIL-DTL-45932/193570A124000006645N114000000
     

    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
    7/8"-20
    		UNEF
    		7/8"23/32"Rigid150Red1001277K121000000
     

    Antistatic Caps

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Protective Caps. Antistatic Caps.
    Protect sensitive electronics with caps that prevent static buildup and keep dust out of connections. They have a surface resistivity of less than 1012 ohms/sq. for packaging and storing components such as semiconductors and resistors. Caps fit threaded and unthreaded electrical connectors.
    Polyethylene—These tough caps are hard and wear resistant to hold up against scrapes and gouges.
    For
    OD
    For Thread
    Size
    Inside
    Ht.
    Flexibility
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Surface Resistivity,
    ohm/sq.
    Color
    Mil. Spec.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Polyethylene
    0.85"7/8"-20
    		1/2"Rigid1401× 10^12PinkMIL-PRF-817055094075K36000000
     

    Antistatic Plugs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Protective Plugs. Antistatic Plugs.
    Protect sensitive electronics with plugs that prevent static buildup and keep dust out of connections. They have a surface resistivity of less than 1012 ohms/sq. for packaging and storing components such as semiconductors and resistors. Plugs fit threaded and unthreaded electrical connectors.
    Polyethylene—Hard and wear resistant to hold up against scrapes and gouges.
    For
    ID
    For Thread
    Size
    Ht.
    Head
    Dia.
    Max. Surface Resistivity,
    ohm/sq.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Mil. Spec.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Polyethylene
    27/32"7/8"-20
    		5/8"1 1/16"1× 10^12140PinkMIL-PRF-817055094075K74000000
     

    Conductive Caps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Protective Caps. Conductive Caps.
    Shield electrical connectors from interference and static while keeping out dust. These caps have a surface resistivity of less than 105 ohms/sq. to block stray signals and dissipate static charges much more quickly than antistatic caps. They protect threaded and unthreaded connectors during shipping and storage.
    Polyethylene—These tough caps are hard and wear resistant to hold up against scrapes and gouges.
    For
    OD
    For Thread
    Size
    Inside
    Ht.
    Flexibility
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Surface Resistivity,
    ohm/sq.
    Color
    Mil. Spec.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Polyethylene
    0.852"7/8"-20
    		1/2"Rigid1401× 10^5BlackMIL-PRF-817052594075K16000000
     

    Conductive Plugs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Protective Plugs. Conductive Plugs.
    Shield electrical connectors from interference and static while keeping out dust. These plugs have a surface resistivity of less than 105 ohms/sq. to block stray signals from nearby equipment. They also dissipate static charges much more quickly than antistatic plugs. Use them to protect threaded and unthreaded connectors during shipping and storage.
    Polyethylene—Hard and wear resistant to hold up against scrapes and gouges.
    For
    ID
    For Thread
    Size
    Ht.
    Head
    Dia.
    Max. Surface Resistivity,
    ohm/sq.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Mil. Spec.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Polyethylene
    27/32"7/8"-20
    		5/8"1 1/16"1× 10^5140BlackMIL-PRF-817055094075K54000000
     
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