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

    Tapping Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Tapping Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal.
    No need to tap the hole, these inserts cut their own threads into soft metal, such as aluminum. The teeth dig into the material to keep them secure when installing and removing screws. To install inserts with a wrench, thread an insert and two hex nuts onto a bolt. Then, grip and turn the top nut to drive into a drilled hole. If you need to add a lot of threaded connections quickly, use an installation tool with a ratchet wrench or drill press. These inserts are comparable to Tap-Lok inserts.
    Standard Wall—Stronger than thin-wall inserts, these are your go-to choice for threading most holes and replacing drilled out threads.
    Thin Wall—Use these inserts near the edge of workpieces or wherever you only have space for a small hole. They're also lighter than thick-wall inserts for applications with strict weight limitations.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Inserts
    Installation
    Tools
    Thread Size
    Installed
    Lg.
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    Each
    Each
    Standard Wall
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    2-56
    		0.188"1/8"
    		0.125"90240A6010000090240A0210000000
    4-40
    		0.234"21 Ga.
    		0.159"90240A007000090240A022000000
    6-32
    		0.281"13/64"
    		0.203"90240A008000090240A023000000
    8-32
    		0.328"15/64"
    		0.234"90240A009000090240A025000000
    10-24
    		0.375"J
    		0.277"90240A010000090240A027000000
    10-32
    		0.375"9/32"
    		0.281"90240A006000090240A028000000
    1/4"-20
    		0.484"11/32"
    		0.344"90240A001000090240A029000000
    1/4"-28
    		0.484"S
    		0.348"90240A604000090240A401000000
    5/16"-18
    		0.563"7/16"
    		0.438"90240A002000090240A030000000
    5/16"-24
    		0.563"7/16"
    		0.438"90240A605000090240A402000000
    3/8"-16
    		0.688"17/32"
    		0.531"90240A003000090240A031000000
    3/8"-24
    		0.688"17/32"
    		0.531"90240A606000090240A403000000
    7/16"-14
    		0.781"19/32"
    		0.594"90240A6070000090240A404000000
    1/2"-13
    		0.906"11/16"
    		0.688"90240A004000090240A033000000
    1/2"-20
    		0.906"17.5 mm
    		17.5 mm90240A6080000090240A405000000
    5/8"-11
    		1.125"55/64"
    		0.859"90240A0050000090240A034000000
    3/4"-10
    		1.375"1 1/64"
    		1.016"90240A6020000090240A406000000
    M3 x 0.5 mm6 mm21 Ga.
    		0.159"90240A200000090240A300000000
    M3.5 x 0.6 mm7.1 mm13/64"
    		0.203"90240A210000090240A305000000
    M4 x 0.7 mm8.2 mm15/64"
    		0.234"90240A215000090240A310000000
    M5 x 0.8 mm9.5 mmJ
    		0.277"90240A220000090240A315000000
    M6 x 1 mm12.3 mmS
    		0.348"90240A225000090240A320000000
    M8 x 1.25 mm14.2 mm7/16"
    		0.438"90240A230000090240A325000000
    M10 x 1.5 mm17.4 mm17/32"
    		0.531"90240A235000090240A330000000
    M12 x 1.75 mm23 mm17.5 mm
    		17.5 mm90240A6090000090240A407000000
    M14 x 2 mm25.4 mm19.5 mm
    		19.5 mm90240A6110000090240A408000000
    M16 x 2 mm28.5 mm55/64"
    		0.859"90240A6030000090240A409000000
    M20 x 2.5 mm27 mm63/64"
    		0.984"90240A61200000———0
     
    Thin Wall
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1/4"-20
    		0.469"L
    		0.290"90240A613000090240A029000000
    5/16"-18
    		0.547"U
    		0.368"90240A614000090240A030000000
    3/8"-16
    		0.703"7/16"
    		0.438"90240A615000090240A031000000
    7/16"-14
    		0.859"33/64"
    		0.516"90240A616000090240A404000000
    1/2"-13
    		0.938"19/32"
    		0.594"90240A6170000090240A033000000
    M6 x 1 mm12 mmL
    		0.290"90240A618000090240A320000000
    M8 x 1.25 mm14 mmU
    		0.368"90240A619000090240A325000000
    M10 x 1.5 mm18 mm7/16"
    		0.438"90240A621000090240A330000000
    M12 x 1.75 mm22 mm33/64"
    		0.516"90240A6220000090240A407000000
     

    Tapping Threaded Insert Assortments for Soft Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Tapping Threaded Insert Assortments for Soft Metal.
    Cut a variety of thread sizes into aluminum and other soft metal—no taps required. These inserts cut their own threads and lock into material, so they won’t budge when you install or remove a screw. To install inserts with a wrench, thread an insert and two hex nuts onto a bolt. Then, grip and turn the top nut to drive into a drilled hole. If you need to add a lot of threaded connections quickly, use an installation tool (not included) with a ratchet wrench or drill press. These inserts are comparable to Tap-Lok inserts.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Includes
    Drill Bit Size
    For Max. Hole Dia.
    Each
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    40Drill Bits
    M6x1.0 mm Thread x 12 mm Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    M8x1.25 mm Thread x 14 mm Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    M10x1.5 mm Thread x 18 mm Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    M12x1.75 mm Thread x 22 mm Installed Lg. (10 Each)    		7/16"
    33/64"
    L
    U
    		0.290"
    0.368"
    0.438"
    0.516"    		93491A1400000000
    501/2"-13 Thread x 0.945" Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    1/4"-20 Thread x 0.472" Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    3/8"-16 Thread x 0.709" Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    5/16"-18 Thread x 0.551" Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    7/16"-14 Thread x 0.866" Installed Lg. (10 Each)    		7/16"
    33/64"
    19/32"
    43/64"
    V
    		0.377"
    0.438"
    0.516"
    0.594"
    0.672"    		93491A110000000
    501/2"-13 Thread x 0.945" Installed Lg. (10 each)
    1/4"-20 Thread x 0.472" Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    3/8"-16 Thread x 0.709" Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    5/16"-18 Thread x 0.551" Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    7/16"-14 Thread x 0.866" Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    Drill Bits    		7/16"
    33/64"
    19/32"
    L
    U
    		0.290"
    0.368"
    0.438"
    0.516"
    0.594"    		93491A130000000
    70M3.5x0.6 mm Thread x 8 mm Installed Lg. (5 Each)
    M3x0.5 mm Thread x 6 mm Installed Lg. (5 Each)
    M4x0.7 mm Thread x 8 mm Installed Lg. (5 Each)
    M5x0.8 mm Thread x 10 mm Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    M6×1 mm Thread × 12 mm Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    M8x1.25 mm Thread x 14 mm Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    M10x1.5 mm Thread x 18 mm Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    M12x1.75 mm Thread x 22 mm Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    M14x2.0 mm Thread x 24 mm Installed Lg. (5 Each)    		3/16"
    19/64"
    7/16"
    33/64"
    19/32"
    43/64"
    2 Ga.
    B
    V
    		0.188"
    0.221"
    0.238"
    0.297"
    0.377"
    0.438"
    0.516"
    0.594"
    0.672"    		93491A120000000
     
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