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.

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.

Add strong threads to the edges of soft metal without bulging or cracking the material. These inserts have thinner walls than our key-locking and thread-locking inserts, so they don’t need as much space around them. The knurls press (swage) into the material to keep inserts in place when you tighten or loosen a screw.

To install these inserts, you need a drill bit, a counterbore, a standard tap, an installation tool, and a hammer. Drill a hole, counterbore the top, and tap it. Place the insert into the installation tool, then hand-tighten it into the tapped hole. Strike the tool to secure the insert and drive the knurls into the surrounding material.

Smoothly install these inserts for strong threads near the edges and corners of soft metal surfaces. They’re lubricated to prevent sticking as you thread them in. Since these have thinner walls than our key-locking and thread-locking inserts, they don’t need as much space and won't bulge or crack the material. The knurls press (swage) into the material to keep inserts in place when you tighten or loosen a screw.

To install these inserts, you need a drill bit, a counterbore, a standard tap, an installation tool, and a hammer. Drill a hole, counterbore the top, and tap it. Place the insert into the installation tool, then hand-tighten it into the tapped hole. Strike the tool to secure the insert and drive the knurls into the surrounding material.

Create the tightest hold in aluminum and other soft metal without screws sticking. The lubricant on these inserts eases installation, and the irregularly shaped threads won’t let screws back out from vibration. Inserts have keys that drive into material to prevent them from slipping or rotating in the hole.

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.

Repair damaged threads or create new ones. These convenient assortments include helical inserts, an installation tool for each thread size, a drill bit, and a tap. The inserts are also known as Heli-Coil inserts.

Install standard and prongless helical inserts in high-volume production and assembly. Powered by compressed air, these tools deliver more force than electric tools. Use them to install a wide range of insert sizes. Press the lever to install the insert, then release to reverse out. These tools require a nosepiece and nosepiece adapter (both sold separately).