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    26 Products
    About Threaded Inserts
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    Choose the right threaded insert for your application and learn how to install it securely.

    Thread-Locking Threaded Insert Assortments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Thread-Locking Threaded Insert Assortments.
    These assortments include various sizes of thread-locking inserts, which won’t back out or loosen from vibration. Also known as E-Z Lok, they come with Loctite® adhesive already applied, and the adhesive reaches full strength after 72 hours. After drilling and tapping your hole, install inserts with a wrench or use an installation bit (not included). To use a wrench, thread an insert and two hex nuts onto a bolt. Then, grip and turn the top nut to drive into 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.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    For Tap
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Includes
    Thread
    Spacing
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Pitch
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Maximum
    Hole Diameter
    Drive
    Style
    Each
    Standard Wall
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    33M8×1.25 mm Thread × 12.5 mm Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    M10×1.5 mm Thread × 17 mm Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    M12×1.75 mm Thread × 17 mm Installed Lg. (8 Each)
    M16×2 mm Thread × 20 mm Installed Lg. (5 Each)
    Coarse
    M12
    M16
    M16
    M24
    1.75 mm
    2 mm
    2 mm
    3 mm
    10.4 mm
    14 mm
    14 mm
    21 mm
    10.4 mm
    14 mm
    14 mm
    21 mm
    Slotted
    0000000000000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    33M8×1.25 mm Thread × 12.5 mm Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    M10×1.5 mm Thread × 17 mm Installed Lg. (10 Each)
    M12×1.75 mm Thread × 17 mm Installed Lg. (8 Each)
    M16×2 mm Thread × 20 mm Installed Lg. (5 Each)
    Coarse
    M12
    M16
    M16
    M24
    1.75 mm
    2 mm
    2 mm
    3 mm
    10.4 mm
    14 mm
    14 mm
    21 mm
    10.4 mm
    14 mm
    14 mm
    21 mm
    Slotted
    000000000000000
     

    Thread-Locking Threaded Inserts

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Thread-Locking Threaded Inserts.
    With Loctite® adhesive already on the threads, these inserts won’t back out or vibrate loose. The adhesive reaches full strength after 72 hours. Unlike helical inserts, you can install them with a standard drill and tap. However, thread-locking inserts are difficult to remove and reuse.
    After drilling and tapping your hole, install inserts with a wrench or an installation bit. To use a wrench, thread an insert and two hex nuts onto a bolt. Then, grip and turn the top nut to drive into the hole. For slotted inserts, you can drive with a slotted screwdriver instead.
    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
    Thread
    Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    For Max.
    Hole Dia., mm
    Drive
    Style
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Standard Wall
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    M16 x 2 mmM24 x 3 mm2021
    21Slotted
    100000000000000000000000000000
    M24 x 3 mmM36 x 4 mm3033
    33Slotted
    10000000000000000000000000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M16 x 2 mmM24 x 3 mm2021
    21Slotted
    1000000000000000000000000000
     

    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
    M18 x 1.5 mmM24 x 1.5 mm2422.5
    22.540000000000000000000000000000000000002000000000000000
    M24 x 2 mmM33 x 2 mm3331
    314000000000000000000000000000000000———0
    M24 x 3 mmM33 x 2 mm3331
    3140000000000000000000000000000000002000000000000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M18 x 1.5 mmM24 x 1.5 mm2422.5
    22.54000000000000000000000000000000000200000000000000
    M24 x 3 mmM33 x 2 mm3331
    314000000000000000000000000000000000———0
     

    Screw-Locking Helical Threaded Inserts

    Image of Product. Pronged. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Screw-Locking Helical Threaded Inserts, Pronged.

    Pronged

    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 automobile parts 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. Easy-start installation tools compress the diameter of your insert so it fits easily into a tapped hole. These tools are the best choice for preventing misaligned or damaged threads—just make sure you have space to turn the crank.
    Pronged—The prong attaches to an installation tool for precise control as you drive inserts in. Remove the prong with a punch or break-off tool before inserting a screw.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Inserts
    Through-Hole
    Taps
    Closed-End
    Hole Taps
    Installation
    Tools
    Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M24 x 3 mm3631/32"
    0.969"DIN 8140, SAE MA3329-17910000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Helical Threaded Inserts

    Image of Product. Pronged. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Helical Threaded Inserts, Pronged.

    Pronged

    Restore, reinforce, or create metal threads. 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. Easy-start installation tools compress the diameter of your insert so it fits easily into a tapped hole. These tools are the best choice for preventing misaligned or damaged threads—just make sure you have space to turn the crank.
    Pronged—The prong attaches to an installation tool for precise control as you drive inserts in. Remove the prong with a punch or break-off tool before inserting a screw.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Inserts
    Through-Hole
    Taps
    Closed-End
    Hole Taps
    Installation
    Tools
    Inserts with
    Installation Tools
    Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M24 x 3 mm3631/32"
    0.969"SAE MA3279-1791000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000050000000000000000
     
    Extraction Tools

    Helical Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Installation Tool and Through-Hole Tap. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Helical Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools, Pronged, Through-Hole Tap, Installation Tool.

    Installation Tool and

    Through-Hole Tap

    Quickly restore stripped threads—these inserts come with through-hole taps and installation tools.
    Pronged—The prong attaches to an installation tool for precise control as you drive inserts in. Remove the prong with a punch or break-off tool before inserting a screw.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Includes
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M24 x 3 mm3631/32"
    0.969"5Installation Tool
    Through-Hole Tap
    0000000000000000
     

    Screw-Locking Seize-Resistant Key-Locking Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Threaded Inserts. Screw-Locking Seize-Resistant Key-Locking Threaded Inserts for Soft Metal.
    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.
    Standard Wall—Stronger than thin-wall inserts, these are your go-to choice for threading most holes.
    Dry-Film-Lubricated Cadmium-Plated Steel—The plating creates a barrier against rust.
    Inserts
    Installation
    Tools
    Thread
    Size
    For Tap Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    For Max.
    Hole Dia., mm
    No. of Locking
    Keys
    Each
    Each
    Standard Wall
     
    Dry-Film-Lubricated Cadmium-Plated Steel
    M24 x 3 mmM33 x 2 mm3331
    3140000000000000000000000000000000
     

    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.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    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
    M18 x 1.5 mmM24 x 1.5 mm2422.5
    22.542000000000000000
    M24 x 3 mmM33 x 2 mm3331
    3142000000000000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M18 x 1.5 mmM24 x 1.5 mm2422.5
    22.54200000000000000
     
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