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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.

    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.
    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 standard and extra-thick wall inserts for applications with strict weight limitations.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    4-40
    		10-32
    		0.172"20 Ga.
    		0.164"2MS51830-10293904A2000000093904A250000000
     
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