Kit tool
A simple, easy-to-use tool with a slotted driving mandrel, these tools have an adjustable depth stop collar to help ensure inserts are installed correctly.
Our kit tools will install free running wire thread inserts. If using screw locking type inserts, you will need a pre-wind tool.
Method of use:
- Place the insert on to the mandrel, locating the insert driving tang in the slot.
- With the tang at the open end of the tool, adjust the collar to fit at the end of the insert. Adjusting the collar will help to prevent cross-threading of inserts during installation.
- If using fine pitch wire thread inserts, you will need to compress the free coils.
- Present the tool with the insert squarely over the tapped hole.
- Wind the insert clockwise into the hole whilst applying only a very light axial pressure. Avoid using downward pressure during installation as this may cause the insert to jump threads.
- Continue winding until the insert is positioned approximately 1/4 to 1/2 a pitch below the surface.
- Withdraw the tool.
NOTE: Some adjustment of the collar may be required until satisfactory positioning in the tapped hole is achieved consistently.
