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Stainless Steel Helical Inserts
Also known as Heli-Coil inserts, these inserts have coils that expand once installed to securely anchor the insert. All have a prong for ease of installation. An installation tool grips the prong and reduces the coil diameter, enabling the insert to fit in tapped holes. Remove the prong to insert the screw. Installation requires a drill bit, a helical insert tap, an installation tool, and a prong break-off tool.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Inserts | Through-Hole Taps | Closed-End Hole Taps | Installation Tools | Prong Break-Off Tools | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Size  | Installed Lg. | Drill Bit Size | For Max. Hole Dia. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | Each | Each | Each | Each | |||||
18-8 Stainless Steel—Right-Hand Threaded | ||||||||||||||
| 1-64 | 0.073" | No. 46 | 0.081" | 10 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 |
| 1-64 | 0.11" | No. 46 | 0.081" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 1-64 | 0.146" | No. 46 | 0.081" | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Stainless Steel Screw-Locking Helical Inserts
A distorted thread grips the screw to resist loosening. Also known as Heli-Coil inserts, these inserts have coils that expand once installed to securely anchor the insert. All have a prong for ease of installation. An installation tool grips the prong and reduces the coil diameter, enabling the insert to fit in tapped holes. Remove the prong to insert the screw. Installation requires a drill bit, a helical insert tap, an installation tool, and a prong break-off tool.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Inserts | Through-Hole Taps | Closed-End Hole Taps | Installation Tools | Prong Break-Off Tools | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Size | Installed Lg. | Drill Bit Size | For Max. Hole Dia. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | Each | Each | Each | Each | |||||
18-8 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||||||
| 1-64 | 0.073" | No. 46 | 0.081" | 5 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 |
| 1-64 | 0.11" | No. 46 | 0.081" | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Stainless Steel Helical Inserts without Prong
Without a prong to break off and retrieve, these inserts are often used where debris could cause damage. Also known as Heli-Coil inserts, they have coils that expand once installed to securely anchor the insert. Installation requires a drill bit, a helical insert tap, and an installation tool.
Add an extraction tool to remove these inserts.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Inserts | Through-Hole Taps | Closed-End Hole Taps | Installation Tools | Extraction Tools | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread Size | Installed Lg. | Drill Bit Size | For Max. Hole Dia. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | Each | Each | Each | Each | |||||
18-8 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||||||
| 1-64 | 0.073" | No. 46 | 0.081" | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 |
| 1-64 | 0.11" | No. 46 | 0.081" | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 1-64 | 0.146" | No. 46 | 0.081" | 5 | 000000000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Helical Insert Assortments with Installation Tools
Assortments include various sizes of helical inserts and a tap, a drill bit, and an installation tool for each thread size. Also known as Heli-Coil inserts, the inserts have coils that expand once installed to securely anchor the insert. All have a prong for ease of installation. An installation tool grips the prong and reduces the coil diameter, enabling the insert to fit in tapped holes. Remove the prong to insert the screw.
| Includes | No. of Inserts Included | Thread Spacing | Drill Bit Size | For Max. Hole Dia. | Each | |
Inch | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18-8 Stainless Steel | ||||||
| 1-64 Thread × 0.11" Installed Lg. (24 Inserts and 24 Screw-Locking Inserts) 2-56 Thread × 0.129" Installed Lg. (24 Inserts and 24 Screw-Locking Inserts) 3-48 Thread × 0.148" Installed Lg. (24 Inserts and 24 Screw-Locking Inserts) 4-40 Thread × 0.168" Installed Lg. (24 Inserts and 24 Screw-Locking Inserts) 6-32 Thread × 0.207" Installed Lg. (24 Inserts and 24 Screw-Locking Inserts) 8-32 Thread × 0.246" Installed Lg. (24 Inserts and 24 Screw-Locking Inserts) Drill Bits Through-Hole Taps Installation Tools | 288 | Coarse | 5/64" 3/32" No. 36 No. 31 No. 26 No. 17 | 5/64" 3/32" 0.1065" 0.12" 0.147" 0.173" | 000000000 | 0000000 |
Installation Tools for Helical Inserts
Screw an insert onto these tools and drive them a quarter to half-turn below the material’s surface. They’re compatible with helical inserts that have a prong.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| For Thread Size | Style | Each | |
For Right-Hand Thread | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-64 | A | 000000000 | 0000000 |
Prong Break-Off Tools for Helical Inserts
Place the tip of these tools into installed inserts and push down to trigger the spring-loaded punch to break off the prong.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| For Thread Size | Each | |
| 1-64 | 000000000 | 0000000 |
Extraction Tools for Helical Inserts
Place the tip of these tools into an insert and strike a light blow to the tool’s head. Then turn the tools counterclockwise with pressure to extract the insert.
| For Thread Size | Each | |
| 1-64, 1-72, M2 | 000000000 | 0000000 |
Installation Tools for Helical Inserts without Prong
Screw an insert onto these tools and drive them a quarter to half-turn below the material’s surface.
Tools with a hollow handle store the tip.
Replacement tips (sold separately) include one installation tip, two pins, and two springs.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Extraction Tools for Helical Inserts without Prong
Thread these tools into an insert and turn counterclockwise to extract.
Tools with a hollow handle store the tip.
Replacement tips (sold separately) come with one removal tip, two pins, and two springs.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.