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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.

    Key-Locking Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Key-Locking Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal.
    Add strong threads in soft metal, such as aluminum. The keys on these inserts drive into holes to hold more securely than thread-locking or helical inserts. They prevent slipping and rotating, so they’re stable enough for use in vehicle or aerospace parts that experience heavy vibration. 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.
    Standard Wall—Stronger than thin-wall inserts, these are your go-to choice for threading most holes.
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel—These inserts resist occasional moisture.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Inserts
    Installation
    Tools
    Inserts with
    Installation Tools
    Each
    Thread Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    For Max.
    Hole Dia., mm
    No. of Locking
    Keys
    1-9
    10-Up
    Each
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Each
    Standard Wall
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    M22 x 1.5 mmM32 x 2 mm323030490245A20900000000000094010A360000000390245A3360000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M22 x 1.5 mmM32 x 2 mm323030493715A680000000000094010A36000000———0
     

    Key-Locking Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Key-Locking Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools.
    Paired with the right tool for installation, these inserts create strong threads in soft metal, such as aluminum. They have keys that drive into material to prevent inserts from slipping and rotating in the hole.
    Standard Wall—Stronger than thin-wall inserts, these are your go-to choice for threading most holes.
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel—These inserts resist occasional moisture.
    Thread Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    For Max.
    Hole Dia., mm
    No. of Locking
    Keys
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Each
    Standard Wall
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    M22 x 1.5 mmM32 x 2 mm3230304390245A3360000000
     

    Key-Locking Threaded Insert Drivers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Installation Tools. Key-Locking Threaded Insert Drivers.
    Place the tip of these tools into a key-locking insert after you've threaded it into a hole with your fingers. Then, strike these tools with a hammer to drive the keys into the material and secure the insert. They’re compatible with Keensert inserts.
    Choose the tool that matches your insert’s thread size and tap thread size.
    For Thread
    Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Handle
    Style
    Each
    Metric Thread
     
    For Thick-Wall Inserts
    M22
    M32
    Straight94010A360000000
     

    Key-Locking Threaded Insert Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Installation Tools. Key-Locking Threaded Insert Installation Tools, Style D.

    Style D

    Thread inserts and drive down their keys with a single tool. These tools are compatible with Keensert inserts.
    Threaded Insert Installation Tools with Spring
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Insert Installation Tools. Key-Locking Threaded Insert Installation Tools, Style D.

    Style D

    The tradespersons’ choice for installing Mil. Spec. inserts. A spring holds the sleeve under tension, so wobbles and jostles don’t interfere with a clean, professional install.
    For Thread
    Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Style
    Features
    Each
    For Thick-Wall Inserts
    M22
    M32
    DSleeve, Slotted End93904A797000000
     
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