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    Prongless Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Installation Tools. Prongless Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools.
    These tools install prongless helical inserts, also known as tangless inserts. Screw the insert onto your installation tool and drive it between a quarter-turn and half-turn below the surface.
    For Thread
    Size
    Handle
    Style
    For Use With
    Each
    Standard (UN) Thread
    0-80
    		StraightHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts0000000000000000
    1-64
    		StraightHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000
    2-56
    		StraightHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000
    4-40
    		StraightHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000
    6-32
    		StraightHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000
    8-32
    		StraightHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000
    10-24
    		StraightHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000
    1/4"-20
    		StraightHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000
    5/16"-18
    		StraightHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000
    3/8"-16
    		StraightHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000
     
    Metric Thread
    M2 × 0.4 mmStraightHelical Inserts000000000000000
     
    Replacement Tips
    Replacement installation tool tips (sold separately) include one installation tip, two pins, and two springs.
    For Thread
    Size
    Each
    0-80
    		000000000000000
    1-64
    		00000000000000
    2-56
    		00000000000000
    4-40
    		00000000000000
    6-32
    		00000000000000
    8-32
    		00000000000000
    10-24
    		00000000000000
    1/4"-20
    		00000000000000
    5/16"-18
    		00000000000000
    3/8"-16
    		00000000000000
    M2
    		00000000000000

    Easy-Start Prongless Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Installation Tools. Easy-Start Prongless Helical Threaded Insert Installation Tools.
    Install prongless (tangless) helical inserts more quickly and consistently than with standard tools. These tools compress your insert’s diameter and align each coil with the thread pitch, guiding it straight 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 an insert onto these tools and drive them a quarter- to half-turn below the material’s surface. Also known as prewinders.
    For Thread
    Size
    Handle
    Style
    For Use With
    Each
    Standard (UN) Thread
    10-32
    		CrankHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts0000000000000000
    1/4"-28
    		CrankHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000
    5/16"-24
    		CrankHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000
    3/8"-24
    		CrankHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000
     
    Metric Thread
    M2.5 × 0.45 mmCrankHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000
    M3 × 0.5 mmCrankHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000
    M4 × 0.7 mmCrankHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000
    M5 × 0.8 mmCrankHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000
    M6 × 1 mmCrankHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000
    M8 × 1.25 mmCrankHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000
    M10 × 1.5 mmCrankHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000
    M12 × 1.75 mmCrankHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000
     
    Replacement Tips
    Replacement tips (sold separately) come with one installation tip, two pins, and two springs. Tip for 10-32 internal thread size does not require springs and pins.
    For Thread
    Size
    Each
    10-32
    		000000000000000
    1/4"-28
    		00000000000000
    5/16"-24
    		00000000000000
    3/8"-24
    		00000000000000
    M2.5
    		00000000000000
    M3
    		00000000000000
    M4
    		00000000000000
    M5
    		00000000000000
    M6
    		00000000000000
    M8
    		00000000000000
    M10
    		00000000000000
    M12
    		00000000000000

    Prongless Helical Threaded Insert Removal Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Removal Tools. Prongless Helical Threaded Insert Removal Tools.
    Remove prongless inserts without damaging threads or the surface of your material. These tools also back out or adjust inserts that are installed too deep.
    Replacement Tips—Replacement tips (sold separately) come with one removal tip, two pins, and two springs.
    Removal Tools
    Replacement Tips
    For Thread
    Size
    For Use With
    Each
    Each
    Standard (UN) Thread
    0-80
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts0000000000000000000000000000000
    1-64
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
    2-56
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
    4-40
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
    6-32
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
    8-32
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
    10-24
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
    10-32
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
    1/4"-20
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
    1/4"-28
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
    5/16"-18
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
    5/16"-24
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
    3/8"-16
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
    3/8"-24
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
    7/16"-20
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
    1/2"-20
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
     
    Metric Thread
    M2
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
    M2.5
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
    M3
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
    M4
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
    M5
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
    M6
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts00000000000000000000000000000
    M8
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000000000000000000
    M10
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000000000000000000
    M12
    		Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts000000000000000000000000000000
     
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