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    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 Inserts91049A376000000091049A501000000
    1-64
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A37700000091049A50200000
    2-56
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A63100000091049A72300000
    4-40
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A63400000091049A72600000
    6-32
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A63700000091049A72900000
    8-32
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A64000000091049A73200000
    10-24
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A64300000091049A73500000
    10-32
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A64600000091049A73800000
    1/4"-20
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A64900000091049A74100000
    1/4"-28
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A65300000091049A37300000
    5/16"-18
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A65100000091049A37100000
    5/16"-24
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A65400000091049A37400000
    3/8"-16
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A65200000091049A37200000
    3/8"-24
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A65500000091049A37500000
    7/16"-20
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A65600000091049A74300000
    1/2"-20
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A65800000091049A74500000
     
    Metric Thread
    M2
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A37800000091049A50800000
    M2.5
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A36200000091049A50300000
    M3
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A36400000091049A50400000
    M4
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A36600000091049A50500000
    M5
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A36800000091049A50600000
    M6
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A37000000091049A50700000
    M8
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A37900000091049A509000000
    M10
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A38000000091049A511000000
    M12
    Helical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts91049A38100000091049A512000000
     

    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
    Standard Profile
    2-56, 3-48, 3-56, 4-40, 4-48, 5-40, 6-32, 6-40, 8-32, 8-36, M2, M2.2, M2.5, M3, M3.5, M4
    90254A111000000
    4-40, 4-48, 5-40, 6-32, 6-40, 8-32, 8-36, 10-24, 10-32, 12-24, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 3/8"-16, M3, M3.5, M4, M5, M6, M7, M8, M9, M10
    90254A11200000
    6-32, 6-40, 8-32, 8-36, 10-24, 10-32, 12-24, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-18, 5/16"-24, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-14, 7/16"-20, 1/2"-13, 1/2"-20, 9/16"-12, 9/16"-18, 5/8"-11, 5/8"-18, 3/4"-10, 3/4"-16, 7/8"-9, 7/8"-14, 1"-8, 1"-12, 1"-14, M4, M5, M6, M7, M8, M9, M10, M12, M13, M14, M15, M16, M18, M20, M22, M24
    90254A11300000
    1 1/8"-7, 1 1/8"-12, 1 1/4"-7, 1 1/4"-12, 1 3/8"-6, 1 3/8"-12, 1 1/2"-6, 1 1/2"-12, M27, M30, M33, M36, M39
    90254A11400000
     
    Narrow Profile
    1-64, 1-72, M2
    Heli-Coil90254A370000000
    2-56, 2-64, M2.2
    Heli-Coil90254A29000000
    3-48, 3-56, 4-40, 4-48, 5-40, 5-44, 6-32, 6-40, 8-32, 8-36, 8-40, M2.5, M3, M3.5, M4
    Heli-Coil90254A31000000
    10-24, 10-32, 12-24, 12-28, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 1/4"-32, 1/4"-80, 5/16"-18, 5/16"-24, 5/16"-32, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, M5, M6, M7, M8, M10
    Heli-Coil90254A32000000
    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-Coil90254A33000000
    1 1/8"-7, 1 1/8"-12, 1 1/4"-7, 1 1/4"-8, 1 1/4"-12, 1 3/8"-6, 1 3/8"-12, 1 1/2"-6, 1 1/2"-8, 1 1/2"-12, M27, M30, M36, M39
    Heli-Coil90254A360000000
     

    Extraction Tips for Heat-Set Inserts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Heat-Set Insert Tips. Extraction Tips for Heat-Set Inserts.
    Extract heat-set inserts by attaching these tips to a soldering iron. The tips transfer heat from the soldering iron to the insert, softening the surrounding plastic to loosen the insert so it can be removed.
    For Thread
    Size
    Tip Shank
    Dia.
    Each
    2-56
    1/4"92160A201000000
    4-40
    1/4"92160A20300000
    6-32
    1/4"92160A20500000
    8-32
    1/4"92160A20700000
    10-24
    1/4"92160A20900000
    10-32
    1/4"92160A21100000
    1/4"-20
    1/4"92160A21300000
    1/4"-28
    1/4"92160A10700000
    5/16"-18
    1/4"92160A10500000
    5/16"-24
    1/4"92160A10600000
    3/8"-16
    1/4"92160A10400000
    M2.5 × 0.45 mm1/4"92160A22500000
    M3 × 0.5 mm1/4"92160A22700000
    M3.5 × 0.6 mm1/4"92160A10100000
    M4 × 0.7 mm1/4"92160A22900000
    M5 × 0.8 mm1/4"92160A23100000
    M6 × 1 mm1/4"92160A23300000
    M8 × 1.25 mm1/4"92160A10200000
    M10 × 1.5 mm1/4"92160A10300000

    Spring-Loaded Helical Threaded Insert Prong Break-Off Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Installation Tools. Spring-Loaded Helical Threaded Insert Prong Break-Off Tools.
    Cleanly snap prongs off installed helical inserts with just one hand. Because they work faster than standard prong break-off tools, these are a good choice when you have many prongs to remove. Press your tool into an insert to trigger the spring-loaded punch and snap off the prong.
    For Standard-Length Inserts—Use these tools for inserts that are 1 to 2 times as long as the diameter.
    For Long Inserts—Use these tools for inserts that are 2 1/2 to 3 times as long as the diameter.
    For Thread Size
    Mfr.
    Each
    For Standard-Length Inserts
    1-64
    Heli-Coil92955A2010000000
    2-56, 3-48, 3-56Heli-Coil92955A101000000
    2-56, 3-48, 3-56, M2, M2.292955A31100000
    4-40, 4-48, 5-40Heli-Coil92955A103000000
    4-40, 4-48, 5-40, M392955A31300000
    6-32, 6-40Heli-Coil92955A10500000
    6-32, 6-40, 6-48, M3.592955A31400000
    8-32, 8-36Heli-Coil92955A10700000
    8-32, 8-36, 8-40, M492955A31500000
    10-24, 10-32, 12-24Heli-Coil92955A10900000
    10-24, 10-32, 12-24, M592955A31600000
    1/4"-20, 1/4"-28Heli-Coil92955A11100000
    1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 1/4"-32, M6, M792955A31700000
    5/16"-18
    Heli-Coil92955A113000000
    5/16"-18, 5/16"-24, 5/16"-32, M892955A318000000
    5/16"-24
    Heli-Coil92955A121000000
    3/8"-16
    Heli-Coil92955A115000000
    3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, 3/8"-32, M1092955A319000000
    3/8"-24
    Heli-Coil92955A123000000
    7/16"-14
    Heli-Coil92955A202000000
    7/16"-14, 7/16"-20, 7/16"-2892955A321000000
    7/16"-20
    Heli-Coil92955A203000000
    1/2"-13
    Heli-Coil92955A119000000
    1/2"-13, 1/2"-20, 1/2"-28, M1292955A322000000
    1/2"-20
    Heli-Coil92955A127000000
    M2
    Heli-Coil92955A206000000
    M2.2, M2.5Heli-Coil92955A204000000
    M3, M3.5Heli-Coil92955A155000000
    M4
    Heli-Coil92955A160000000
    M5
    Heli-Coil92955A12900000
    M6
    Heli-Coil92955A13100000
    M7
    Heli-Coil92955A205000000
    M8
    Heli-Coil92955A133000000
    M10
    Heli-Coil92955A135000000
    M12
    Heli-Coil92955A137000000
     
    For Long Inserts
    2-56, M2, M2.292955A41100000
    3-48, 3-56, M2.592955A41200000
    4-40, 4-48, 5-40, M392955A41300000
    6-32, 6-40, M3.592955A41400000
    8-32, 8-36, M492955A41500000
    10-24, 10-32, 12-24, M592955A41600000
    1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, M6, M792955A41700000
    5/16"-18, 5/16"-24, M892955A41800000
    3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, M1092955A41900000
    7/16"-14, 7/16"-2092955A421000000
    1/2"-13, 1/2"-20, M1292955A422000000
     

    Punch-Style Helical Threaded Insert Prong Break-Off Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Installation Tools. Punch-Style Helical Threaded Insert Prong Break-Off Tools.
    Break the prong off of installed helical inserts. Place these tools inside the insert and hit the back with a hammer. Once removed, thread in your fastener.
    For Thread Size
    Handle
    Style
    For Use With
    Each
    2-56, 3-48, M2, M2.5StraightHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts1231N1100000
    4-40, 4-48, 5-40, M3StraightHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts1231N120000
    6-32, 6-40, M3.5StraightHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts1231N130000
    8-32, 8-36, M4StraightHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts1231N140000
    10-24, 10-32, 12-24, M5StraightHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts1231N150000
    1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, M6StraightHelical Inserts, Screw-Locking Helical Inserts1231N160000
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