Extractor tools
Simple and easy-to-use, our extractor tools have triangular or trapezoidal-shaped blades with sharpened edges that enable efficient removal of incorrectly fitted inserts.
Available in three sizes, please refer to the size cross-reference chart below to determine which you need:
Method of use:
- Insert the sharpened blade into the top threads of the wire insert approximately 45° from the end of the coil. (In some instances, it may be necessary to use a hammer to ensure the blade bites into the top coil of the insert, or to use a Swiss file to cut a small notch into the top coil of the insert for the tool to bite into.)
- Maintaining a downward pressure on the tool, turn anti-clockwise to unwind the insert from the tapped hole.
NOTE: Care must be taken when using the tool to avoid damaging the component material or the tapped hole.
| Extractor size | Thread form | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | UNC | UNF | BSF | BSW | BA | BSP | NPT | BSC | |
| Small | M2 – M6 | 2-56 – 1/4 | 2-64 – 1/4 | 3/16 – 1/4 | 1/8 – 1/4 | 6 – 0 | 1/4 | ||
| Medium | M8 – M14 | 5/16 – 9/16 | 5/16 – 9/16 | 5/16 – 9/16 | 5/16 – 9/16 | 1/8 – 1/4 | 1/8 – 1/4 | 5/16 – 1/2 | |
| Large | M16 – M30 | 5/8 – 1”1/8 | 5/8 – 1”1/8 | 5/8 – 1”1/8 | 5/8 – 1”1/8 | 3/8 – 3/4 | 3/8 – 3/4 | ||
