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    Steel Socket Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Nuts. Steel Socket Nuts.
    Also known as Allen nuts, use these with socket head cap screws in recessed holes and tight spaces that don't have enough clearance for a wrench. Tighten them with a 6-point hex key. They can also be used as an insert by pressing or drawing them into nonhardened steel, cast iron, or soft nonferrous metal or by molding them into plastic, ceramic, fiber, and similar materials. Made from alloy steel, they're comparable in strength to Grade 9 bolts.
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    Thread
    Size
    OD
    Ht.
    Threading
    Thread
    Dp.
    For Hole
    Dia.
    Hex Key
    Size
    Each
    Alloy Steel
    1"-14
    1.53"1.52"Partially Threaded0.81"1.606"1"92067A038000000
     

    Thread-Locking Threaded Inserts

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Thread-Locking Threaded Inserts.
    With Loctite® adhesive already on the threads, these inserts won’t back out or vibrate loose. The adhesive reaches full strength after 72 hours. Unlike helical inserts, you can install them with a standard drill and tap. However, thread-locking inserts are difficult to remove and reuse.
    After drilling and tapping your hole, install inserts with a wrench or an installation bit. To use a wrench, thread an insert and two hex nuts onto a bolt. Then, grip and turn the top nut to drive into the hole. For slotted inserts, you can drive with a slotted screwdriver instead.
    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
    Thread
    Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    Drive
    Style
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Standard Wall
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    1"-14
    1 3/8"-12
    1.250"1 9/32"
    1.281"Slotted
    190248A08900000094110A240000000
     

    Easy-Start Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

    These tools compress the diameter of your insert so it fits easily into a tapped hole. They’re the best choice for preventing misaligned or damaged threads—just make sure you have space to turn the crank. Screw or slide an insert onto your tool and drive it between a quarter-turn and half-turn below the surface. Also known as prewinders.
    Threaded Insert Installation Tools with Depth Stop
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Installation Tools. Easy-Start Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools, Threaded Insert Installation Tools with Depth Stop, T-Handle.

    T-Handle

    Image of Specification. Prong Slot Drive. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Prong Slot Drive Helical Insert Tool. Easy-Start Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools, Threaded Insert Installation Tools with Depth Stop.
    Image of Specification. Threaded Drive. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Threaded Drive Helical Insert Tool. Easy-Start Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools, Threaded Insert Installation Tools with Depth Stop.

    Prong Slot Drive

    Threaded Drive

    Ensure consistent installation across multiple inserts. Set your desired installation depth, and the stop will prevent you from driving your insert any further.
    Prong Slot Drive Helical Insert Tool—Install both left- and right-hand threaded inserts with any thread pitch. However, these tools don't align the threads like threaded-drive tools, so installation may be more difficult.
    Threaded Drive Helical Insert Tool—These tools align each coil of your insert perfectly with the thread pitch of your tapped hole for easy installation.
    For Thread
    Size
    Mfr.
    Handle
    Style
    Helical Insert
    Tool Drive Type
    For Use With
    Each
    Standard (UN) Thread
    1"-14
    T-HandleProng SlotHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts1338N450000000
    1"-14
    Heli-CoilT-HandleThreadedHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts90261A177000000
     

    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, Through-Hole Tap, Installation Tool.

    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"-14
    1.500"1 1/64"
    1.016"6Drill Bit
    Installation Tool
    Through-Hole Tap
    91732A1210000000
     

    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"-14
    1 3/8"-12
    1.375"1 5/16"
    1.313"4290245A070000000
     

    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.
    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"-14
    1 3/8"-12
    1.375"1 5/16"
    1.313"490245A08500000000000092100A744000000290245A070000000
     

    Screw-Locking Helical Threaded Inserts

    Image of Product. Pronged. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Screw-Locking Helical Threaded Inserts, Pronged.

    Pronged

    The irregularly shaped threads tightly grip screws to prevent them from loosening or backing out under vibration. Use these inserts to create or repair threads in pumps and other machinery that shakes and rattles. Also known as Heli-Coil inserts.
    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"-14
    1"1 1/32"
    1.031"190296A0370000091709A071000000091709A494000000090261A1770000000
    1"-14
    1.500"1 1/32"
    1.031"190296A038000091709A07100000091709A49400000090261A177000000
     

    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
    Installation
    Tools
    Inserts with
    Installation Tools
    Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"-14
    1"1 1/32"
    1.031"MS124665191732A02500000091709A071000000091709A494000000090261A1770000000———0
    1"-14
    1.500"1 1/32"
    1.031"MS124705191732A027000091709A07100000091709A49400000090261A177000000691732A1210000000
     
    Extraction Tools

    Ultra-Fine-Thread Press-In Threaded Inserts For Plastic

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Ultra-Fine-Thread Press-In Threaded Inserts For Plastic.
    Transform an existing hole in plastic into a precision adjustment point. These inserts mate with ultra-fine-threaded screws for machining setups and other equipment where accuracy matters. Install in a drilled hole using an arbor press or similar pressure tool, and friction keeps inserts in place.
    Flanged Profile—Flanges on the insert create a load-bearing surface that prevents cracks or deformation in the base material. They also curb overtightening and keep inserts from getting pulled out or through.
    Brass—Conductive and nonmagnetic, these inserts are useful for electrical applications. They resist moisture but aren't as strong as steel inserts.
    Flange
    Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Thick.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    Each
    Flanged Profile
     
    Brass
    6-80
    0.250"1/4"0.03"7/32"
    0.219"98625A62400000
    6-80
    0.375"1/4"0.03"7/32"
    0.219"98625A8470000
    3/16"-100
    0.313"0.29"0.01"1/4"
    0.250"98625A3200000
    3/16"-100
    0.438"0.29"0.01"1/4"
    0.250"98625A3300000
    3/16"-100
    0.625"0.29"0.01"1/4"
    0.250"98625A3400000
    3/16"-100
    0.750"0.29"0.01"1/4"
    0.250"98625A3500000
    1/4"-80
    0.313"0.352"0.01"5/16"
    0.313"98625A9500000
    1/4"-80
    0.438"0.352"0.01"5/16"
    0.313"98625A9600000
    1/4"-80
    0.625"0.352"0.01"5/16"
    0.313"98625A9700000
    1/4"-80
    0.750"0.352"0.01"5/16"
    0.313"98625A9800000
    1/4"-100
    0.313"0.352"0.01"5/16"
    0.313"98625A5860000
    1/4"-100
    0.438"0.352"0.01"5/16"
    0.313"98625A5910000
    1/4"-100
    0.625"0.352"0.01"5/16"
    0.313"98625A5990000
    1/4"-100
    0.750"0.352"0.01"5/16"
    0.313"98625A6020000
     
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