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Inserts - Thread Repair - EZ-Lok - Solid Carbon Steel

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Easy to install with a standard tap, bolt and wrench.

Automatic self locking pressure activated adhesive on external thread. Prevent or repair stripped threads. No special tools required. Install with a bolt and wrench. Metric, UNC and UNF.

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Inserts - Thread Repair - EZ-Lok - Solid Stainless Steel

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Easy to install with a standard tap, bolt and wrench.

Automatic self locking pressure activated adhesive on external thread. Prevent or repair stripped threads. No special tools required. Simply drill and tap the hole to suit the external thread. Install with a bolt and wrench. Metric, UNC and UNF.

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Inserts - Thread Repair - Keylocking

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Steel or 303 Stainless Steel as indicated in the tables. Also known as keenserts.

Steel or 303 Stainless Steel as indicated in the tables. Maximum strength and reliability. Positive mechanical lock against rotation:. The insert kees are driven down into the tapped threads of the parent material during installation to securely lock the insert against rotation. Inserts with internal thread lock are designed to securely lock a bolt when it is entered into the insert only a few turns.

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Inserts - Thread Repair - Keylocking Assortment Kits

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Also known as keenserts.

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Inserts - Thread Repair - Keylocking Insertion Tools

Used to insert keylocking inserts - keensert style. Keylocking inserts can be wound in without these tools but the tools make the job much easier. Also known as keenserts.

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Inserts - Thread Repair - Keylocking Starter Sets

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Keylocking inserts are used to repair threads by tapping the worn thread to a standard larger thread, twisting the insert into place and then driving in the keys to lock the insert. Also known as keenserts.

Each kit contains an installation tool and the quantity of inserts shown. One size per kit. Also known as keenserts, keylocking inserts are available in mild steel and stainless steel. Installation is by drilling out the old thread, countersinking, tapping new thread with a standard tap, screwing the insert until slightly below the surface, then tapping down the keys using the tool supplied and a hammer.

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Inserts - Thread Repair - Recoil

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Recoil inserts are screwed directly into an enlarged tapped hole. Replacement inserts for your kit.

Stainless inserts. Replacement Individual Inserts - Require full kit to obtain correct tap. Manufactured to BS 4377 BS 3049 parts 1 & 2. Recoil helically-wound thread inserts are formed from 18-8 (Type 304) Stainless Steel. The wire in most sizes has a tensile strength of greater than 200,000 P.S.I. and a finish better than 32 micro inches.

Inserts - Thread Repair - Recoil Starter Sets

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Recoil inserts are screwed directly into an enlarged tapped hole. A tap and installation tool is included with these kits.

Stainless inserts. Contents: Ground intermediate (2nd) tap. Inserts. Installation/tang break off tool. Full instructions. Manufactured to BS 4377 BS 3049 parts 1 & 2. Recoil helically-wound thread inserts are formed from 18-8 (Type 304) Stainless Steel. The wire in most sizes has a tensile strength of greater than 200,000 P.S.I. and a finish better than 32 micro inches.

Tools - Thread Insert - Power Drive - EZ-Lok

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Made from stress proof steel. The power drive tool is used for volume installation of EZ-LOK thread inserts.

Inserts - Expansion - Press In - Brass

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Use for cored or drilled holes in plastics. Designed to replace molded in inserts and threads in plastic casings. Also known as threaded inserts.

Material : Brass. Easiest inserts to install - simply push into a pre-moulded hole. Used with plastics or other materials. Material must be strong enough to withstand the expansion of the insert. The insertion of the screw locks the external knurls into the wall of the hole. Provides excellent thread durability. Not as strong as wind-in inserts.

Inserts - Rivet Nuts - Klik - Ribbed

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Individual Inserts for use with the Klik Thread Setter Tool

These blind threaded inserts offer strong torque and pull out characteristics. Especially effective in sheet metal and other thin material. Insert is placed into the hole in the parent material and crimped up with the installation tool. Installs from one side - no tapping required. Installs almost flush eliminating the need for countersinking. Made from plated steel.

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Mandrels and Nosepieces

Inserts - Rivet Nuts - Klik - Standard

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Individual Inserts for use with the Klik Thread Setter Tool

These threaded inserts can be used in blind or through hole applications. Featuring a heavy duty thread profile and increased thickness in the collapse area. Steel with cadmium plating.

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Mandrels and Nosepieces

Inserts - Rivet Nuts - Klik - Threadsert

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Individual Inserts for use with the Klik Thread Setter Tool

These threaded inserts can be used in blind or through hole applications. Can be used in almost any material over 2.38mm thick. As the insert is installed the threaded section is completely swaged into the sleeve portion of the hole, permitting them to be used with grade 8 screws. The installation hole size is determined by the density of the parent material. Can be pressed or otherwise compressed manually with a hammer for quick installation jobs in sheet material. Tools are available for assembly in blind holes or production assembly. Email us for a price on tools.

Inserts - Expansion - Press In - Brass - Flanged

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Use for cored or drilled holes in plastics. Designed to replace molded in inserts and threads in plastic casings. Also known as threaded inserts.

Inserts - Self Tapping - For Aluminium - Steel

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Threaded inserts are screwed into preformed or predrilled holes and cut their own threads into the wall of permanent installations.

Provides a strong wear and vibration resistant thread. Low volumes can be installed by winding in with a bolt through the threaded centre. Large volumes can be installed with hand installation tools (Sold Seperately). Hole sizes are reference only. Can variey on batchs. Optimum hole size is to be determinded through experimentation. A 60^o countersink is required for flush mounting. Can be used in Aluminium, aluminium alloy or magnesium. Made from steel with zinc chromate finish.

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Inserts - Self Tapping - For Plastics - Steel

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Threaded inserts are screwed into preformed or predrilled holes and cut own threads into the wall of permanent installations.

Provides a strong wear and vibration resistant thread. Low volumes can be installed by winding in with a bolt through the threaded centre. Large volumes can be installed with hand installation tools (Sold Seperately). Hole sizes are reference only. Can variey on batchs. Optimum hole size is to be determinded through experimentation. A 60^o countersink is required for flush mounting. Use with plastics, light metal alloys or hard wood. Made from steel with zinc chromate finish.

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Inserts - Expansion - Press In - 303 Stainless - Flanged

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Use for cored or drilled holes in plastics. Designed to replace molded in inserts and threads in plastic casings. Also known as threaded inserts.

Material : 303 Stainless Steel. Easiest inserts to install - simply push into a pre-moulded hole. Used with plastics or other materials. Material must be strong enough to withstand the expansion of the insert. The insertion of the screw locks the external knurls into the wall of the hole. Provides excellent thread durability but where maximum strength is required other inserts shown in this catalogue should be preferred.

Inserts - Expansion - Press In - 303 Stainless Steel

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Use for cored or drilled holes in plastics. Designed to replace molded in inserts and threads in plastic casings. Also known as threaded inserts.

Inserts - Self Tapping - For Aluminium - Stainless 303

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Threaded inserts are screwed into preformed or predrilled holes and cut their own threads into the wall of permanent installations.

Provides a strong wear and vibration resistant thread. Low volumes can be installed by winding in with a bolt through the threaded centre. Large volumes can be installed with hand installation tools (Sold Seperately). Hole sizes are reference only. Can vary on batches. Optimum hole size is to be determinded through experimentation. A 60^o countersink is required for flush mounting. Can be used in Aluminium, aluminium alloy or magnesium. Made from 303 stainless steel.

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Inserts - Self Tapping - For Aluminium - Stainless 316

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Threaded inserts are screwed into preformed or predrilled holes and cut their own threads into the wall of permanent installations.

Provides a strong wear and vibration resistant thread. Low volumes can be installed by winding in with a bolt through the threaded centre. Large volumes can be installed with hand installation tools (Sold Seperately). Hole sizes are reference only. Can vary on batches. Optimum hole size is to be determinded through experimentation. A 60^o countersink is required for flush mounting. Can be used in Aluminium, aluminium alloy or hard plastics. Made from 316 stainless steel.

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Inserts - Self Tapping - For Plastics - Stainless Steel

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Threaded inserts are screwed into preformed or predrilled holes and cut own threads into the wall of permanent installations.

Provides a strong wear and vibration resistant thread. Use of installation tool recommended. Low volumes can be installed by winding in with a bolt through the threaded centre. Large volumes can be installed with hand installation tools (Sold Seperately). Hole sizes are reference only. Can variey on batchs. Optimum hole size is to be determinded through experimentation. A 60^o countersink is required for flush mounting. Use with plastics, light metal alloys or hard wood. Standard made from 303 stainless steel. Quantity orders can also be supplied in Brass or 316 Stainless.

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Inserts - Self Tapping - For Wood - Hex Drive

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All Self Tapping Inserts for Wood

Threaded inserts are screwed into preformed or predrilled holes and cut own threads into the wall of permanent installations.

Die Cast Zinc Alloy. Knife thread cuts easily into a predrilled hole. Inexpensive inserts for use in ready to assemble furniture, drawer pulls etc. Installs with a hex wrench.

Inserts - Self Tapping - For Wood - Slotted Drive

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Threaded inserts are screwed into preformed or predrilled holes and cut own threads into the wall of permanent installations.

Provides a strong wear and vibration resistant thread. Low volumes can be installed by winding in with a bolt through the threaded centre. Large volumes can be installed with hand installation tools (Sold Seperately). Hole sizes are reference only. Can variey on batchs. Optimum hole size is to be determinded through experimentation. A 60^o countersink is required for flush mounting. Use with soft plastics, hard and soft wood, particle board.

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Inserts - Self Tapping - For Wood - Hex Drive - Flanged

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Threaded inserts are screwed into preformed or predrilled holes and cut own threads into the wall of permanent installations.

Die Cast Zinc Alloy. Knife thread cuts easily into a predrilled hole. Inexpensive inserts for use in ready to assemble furniture, drawer pulls etc. Installs with a hex wrench.

Inserts - Self Tapping - For Wood - Slotted Drive - Short

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Threaded inserts are screwed into pre-formed or pre-drilled holes and cut their own threads. Perfect for permanent installations.

Made from brass. Install with a screwdriver. Superior holding power in hard and soft woods, particle board and other wood products. Long pilot assists with straight driving into a drilled hole.

Inserts - Tapered Fit - Finserts - For Wood and Plastics

Finserts provide strong metal threads in wood, composition board and thermoplastics such as nylon, polystyrene, cellulose acetate and cycolac. By distributing stress over a greater surface area, firm permanent fastening is ensured.

The fins give higher holding strength in softer materials. Available with one, two or three fins for varying material thickness. Finserts prevent splintering, splitting and thread pullout.

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Assortments

Inserts - Thread Repair - EZ-Lok - Selection Kits

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Contains a selection of E-Z Lok inserts

Automatic self locking pressure activated adhesive on external thread. Prevent or repair stripped threads. No special tools required. Install with a bolt and wrench. Metric, UNC and UNF.

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Tools Threading

Tools - Installation - For Self Tapping Inserts

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Installation tools for self tapping thread inserts - see the linked inserts categories

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Inserts for Aluminium

Inserts for plastics

Inserts for wood

Knobs Ball

Knobs - Ball - Threaded - Recessed Top

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All Female Threaded Ball Knobs

Brass threaded insert. Phenolic.

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Knobs - Ball - Threaded - Plastic with Knurl

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Brass threaded insert. Knurled circumference to assist with grip.

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Knobs Mushroom

Knobs - Mushroom Oval - Threaded - Phenolic

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Brass threaded insert.

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Knobs Ball

Knobs - Ball - Threaded - Thermoplastic

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With moulded plastic threads, or metalic threaded inserts - brass or steel.

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Knobs Push Pull

Knobs - Push-Pull

Contoured knobs plated Steel threaded female inserts. Fitted with generous dome to shank ratios to accommodate both push and pull operations. Temperature Range: -30^oC to +140^oC.

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Knobs Ball

Knobs - Ball - Threaded - Soft Touch

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Rugged thermoplastic construction with a soft feel. Moulded with a soft rubber shell providing a sure grip. Zinc plated steel insert.

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Knobs Lever

Knobs - Lever - Threaded Bore

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All Knobs

Lever knobs with moulded female threads, ideal for direct attachment to operating levers. Plastic (high grade gloss black phenolic) with Steel insert. Temperature Range: -30^oC to +140^oC. All knobs are fitted with a brass female insert.

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Knobs - Lever - Through Bore

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Knobs Oval

Knobs - Oval Tapered - Press On - Phenolic

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Press on knobs hold on securely without threads or set screws

Shaft diameter should be +0.000 / - 0.076 mm for best performance. Knob is held in place by a ribbed insert that squeezes onto the shaft. Eliminates machining costs. Knobs will not come off with normal use but can be removed by knocking with a hammer on the underside.

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