Add or repair threads near the edges and corners of soft metal surfaces—these inserts have thinner walls than any of our key-locking and thread-locking inserts. With knurls that press (swage) into the surrounding material, they won’t budge when you tighten a screw. Made of alloy steel, they’re stronger than our 17-4 PH stainless steel inserts. They absorb impact without fracturing and stand up to high-pressure applications. A cadmium plating keeps them from corroding in wet environments. On top of the plating is a dry film lubricant to help these inserts thread in without sticking. Meeting the strict standards for MIL-I-45932/1, these inserts have highly precise threads and tight tolerances.

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

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