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    18 Products

    Key-Locking Threaded Insert Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Installation Tools. Key-Locking Threaded Insert Installation Tools, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Installation Tools. Key-Locking Threaded Insert Installation Tools, Style D.

    Style A

    Style D

    Thread inserts and drive down their keys with a single tool. These tools are compatible with Keensert inserts.
    Threaded Insert Installation Tools
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Installation Tools. Key-Locking Threaded Insert Installation Tools, Style A.

    Style A

    For Thread Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Style
    Features
    Each
    For Thick-Wall Inserts
    1 1/8"-7, 1 1/8"-121 1/2"-12
    ASlotted End6721N45000000
     
    For Extra-Thick-Wall Inserts
    1"-8, 1"-121 1/2"-12
    ASlotted End6721N6400000
     
    Threaded Insert Installation Tools with Spring
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Installation Tools. Key-Locking Threaded Insert Installation Tools, Style D.

    Style D

    The tradespersons’ choice for installing Mil. Spec. inserts. A spring holds the sleeve under tension, so wobbles and jostles don’t interfere with a clean, professional install.
    For Thread
    Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Style
    Features
    Each
    For Extra-Thick-Wall Inserts
    1"-8
    1 1/2"-12
    DSleeve, Slotted End93904A777000000
     

    Helical Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Drill Bit, Installation Tool and Through-Hole Tap. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Helical Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools, Pronged, Drill Bit, Installation Tool, Through-Hole Tap.

    Drill Bit, Installation Tool

    and Through-Hole Tap

    Quickly restore stripped threads—these inserts come with through-hole taps and installation tools. The tough coils on these inserts expand once installed to anchor in a tapped hole.
    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.
    Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Includes
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/2"-12
    2.250"1 17/32"
    1.531"4Drill Bit
    Installation Tool
    Through-Hole Tap
    91732A137000000000
     

    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.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    No. of Locking
    Keys
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Each
    Standard Wall
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    1 1/8"-7
    1 1/2"-12
    1.438"1 7/16"
    1.438"4290245A0630000000
     

    Mil.-Spec. Key-Locking Threaded Inserts For Soft Metal

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Mil.-Spec. Key-Locking Threaded Inserts For Soft Metal.
    These inserts are manufactured and tested to meet or compare to strict standards adopted by the U.S. military. The keys drive into aluminum and other soft metal for a secure hold that won't slip or rotate, even in vibrating vehicle or aerospace parts. 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.
    Extra-Thick Wall—Stronger than standard- and thin-wall inserts, use them to reduce the size of tapped holes or replace threads that have been drilled out.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Inserts
    Installation
    Tools
    Thread
    Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    No. of Locking
    Keys
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Extra-Thick Wall
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"-8
    1 1/2"-12
    1.375"1 7/16"
    1.442"4MS51832-11193904A25300000093904A777000000
     

    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 1/8"-7, 1 1/8"-121 1/2"-12
    Straight92100A7490000000
    1 1/2"-6, 1 1/2"-121 7/8"-12
    Straight92100A758000000
     
    For Extra-Thick-Wall Inserts
    1"-8, 1"-121 1/2"-12
    Straight93302A74000000
     

    Helical Threaded Inserts

    Image of Product. Pronged. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Helical Threaded Inserts, Pronged.

    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
    Inserts with
    Installation Tools
    Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Each
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1 1/2"-12
    2.250"1 17/32"
    1.531"MS124709191732A05400000091709A083000000091709A5210000000491732A137000000000
     
    Extraction Tools

    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.
    Extra-Thick Wall—Stronger than standard- and thin-wall inserts, use them to reduce the size of tapped holes or replace threads that have been drilled out.
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel—These inserts resist occasional moisture.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Inserts
    Installation
    Tools
    Inserts with
    Installation Tools
    Each
    Thread
    Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    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 1/8"-7
    1 1/2"-12
    1.438"1 7/16"
    1.438"490245A09100000000000092100A7490000000290245A0630000000
    1 1/8"-12
    1 1/2"-12
    1.438"1 7/16"
    1.438"490245A096000000000092100A749000000———0
    1 1/2"-12
    1 7/8"-12
    2"1.813"490245A11300000000000092100A758000000———0
     
    Extra-Thick Wall
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    1"-8
    1 1/2"-12
    1.375"1 7/16"
    1.438"493302A650000000000093302A74000000———0
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"-8
    1 1/2"-12
    1.375"1 7/16"
    1.438"493340A83500000000000093302A74000000———0
     
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