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At Emhart , creating the future is about growth, about change and about taking risks.
It is who we are and what we do. Our focus is to reduce the overall product assembly costs of our
customers by anticipating needs and meeting those needs with technology and market-driven
solutions.
Emhart is a global leader in the design and creation of unique assembly technologies, delivering depth
and breadth of service and product through a flexible, cross-functional global organization.
Owning The Customer’s Total Experience
We provide every customer with the capability to satisfy every aspect of fastening and assembly
technology. From concept through installation, around the corner and around the globe, Emhart
develops and delivers solutions for challenging assembly applications.
Technology Optimization Emhart has the ability to objectively match customer priorities, applications and manufacturing
environment with the most appropriate assembly technology and fastening systems. We provide this
capability through Application Engineers, and Mobile, Stationary and Virtual Innovation Centers located
around the world. Each is electronically linked, capable of sharing application data and new design
concepts with each other as well as with our customers.
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for every application, we deliver innovative, integrated systems solutions from concept and design
through system integration, worldwide.
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our technologies.
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Wire Inserts
Heli-Coil® precision formed wire inserts are readily recognized and
highly regarded products in the industry. Since its inception in 1938, Heli-Coil has
been identified as an industry leader offering products with superior performance,
reliability and integrity.
Our strict quality programs ensure that we meet the latest industry standards of QS
and ISO, as is evident in our track record of consistently passing audits without
technical findings. Our SPC and detailed inspection programs elevate our quality
levels well above our competitors.
Heli-Coil wire inserts are manufactured with over 60 years of experience. We are
dedicated to exceeding our customer’s expectations by providing innovative value-
added design and engineering services, on-time deliveries and excellent customer
service support. Heli-Coil is committed to developing superior products manufac-
tured to only the highest quality standards. We are more than just a supplier, we
are a business partner.
Heli-Coil® is a registered trademark of Emhart Teknologies, Inc.
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Contents
Page
• Heli-Coil Inserts
Description................................................................... 5, 6, 7
• Technical Data
Materials ...................................................................... 8
Coatings and Plating ................................................... 9
Locking Torque Data .................................................... 10
Corrosion Protection ................................................... 11
Insert Specifications .................................................... 12, 13
Design Considerations ................................................. 14
Process Procedures ...................................................... 15
• Drilling
Recommended drill sizes & specifications ................. 16, 17
• Tapping
Tapping depths and Pitch diameters ........................... 18, 19
Tap Part Numbers ........................................................ 20, 22
Tap Dimensions............................................................ 21, 23
• Gaging
Gaging practice & part numbers ................................. 24, 25
• Installation Tooling
Types and service ......................................................... 26
Hand Inserting Tools.................................................... 27
Power Inserting Tools .................................................. 28, 29, 30
Tang Break-Off & Extraction Tools ............................. 31
• Tangless®
Inserts .......................................................................... 32
Tools ............................................................................. 33
• Heli-Coil Kits
Thread Repair Kits & Master Sets ............................... 34
Tangless® is a registered trademark of Advanex Inc.
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Heli-Coil screw thread inserts
Heli-Coil inserts are preci-
sion formed screw thread coils
worked into a diamond shape.
The resultant surface finish is
a mirror-like 8-16 micro inches.
This wire is then wound into a
spiral coil which when installed
into Heli-Coil tapped holes, pro-
vides permanent conventional
60º internal screw threads.
This assembled insert accom-
modates any standard bolt or
screw (MIL-S-7742) and MIL-S-
8879 (UNJ controlled radius
root) male threaded members.
(See page 8 for material avail-
ability.)
Heli-Coil inserts are larger in
diameter before installation
than the tapped hole. During
installation the inserting tool
applies torque to the tang re-
ducing the diameter of the
leading coil permitting it to en-
ter the tapped thread. After in-
stallation each high tensile
stainless steel coil of the insert
expands outward with a spring-
like action permanently an-
choring the insert.
Size Range:
• UNC #2 through 1-1/2
• UNF #2 through 1-1/2
• Metric Coarse M2 through
M39
• Metric Fine M8 through M39
Inserts are also available in
UNEF, UNS, 8UN, 12UN, 16UN,
Spark Plug and Pipe Thread.
Types of Inserts
There are two designs of
Heli-Coil inserts…
STANDARD, which provides
a smooth free-running
thread; and, SCREW-LOCK
which provides self-locking
torque on the male member
by a series of “chords” on
one or more of the insert
coils. They are available in
inch series coarse and fine
and metric series, coarse
and fine. Inch series Screw-
Lock inserts are dyed red for
identification.
Illustration of the Retention Principle
Screw-Lock Heli-Coil Insert
Standard Heli-Coil Insert
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Heli-Coil screw thread inserts
Heli-Coil inserts provide
a positive means for protecting
and strengthening tapped threads
in any material. The unique
design features of the insert offer
many benefits…
• Stronger Assemblies.
Tapped threads are strength-
ened because the inherent
flexibility of the insert provides
a more balanced distribution of
dynamic and static loads
throughout the length of thread
engagement. This flexibility also
compensates for variation in
lead and angle error allowing
each coil to carry its share of the
load.
• No Thread Wear.
Thread life is dramatically
increased even after repeated
assembly and disassembly,
because the insert hardness
and surface finish practically
eliminate erosion of the
thread form due to friction.
• Corrosion Resistance.
Under normal environmental
conditions, Heli-Coil inserts
minimize galvanic action
within the threaded assembly
because of their superior cor-
rosion resistance.
• Design Flexibility.
Bolt tensile strength can be
balanced against parent mate-
rial shear strength, assuring
bolt failure rather than parent
material damage. Five insert
lengths are available in each
thread size.
• Eliminate Stress.
Virtually no stress is intro-
duced into the parent material
because there is no staking,
locking, swaging or keying in
place — the outward spring-like
action of the insert holds it in
place.
• Minimize Space & Weight
Heli-Coil inserts allow use of
smaller bosses, flanges and
fasteners than any other insert.
Heli-Coil inserts can generally
be incorporated in existing
designs, where no provision
has been made for an insert,
without increasing boss size.
• Minimize Total Cost.
Cost savings abound. Lower
insert cost, lower installation
cost, and Heli-Coil inserts
provide design flexibility by
allowing a wide choice of
parent materials while main-
taining maximum threaded
assembly strength.
• True Clamping Torque.
Maximum clamping action and
bolt tension are assured with
minimum wrench torque, be-
cause of the mirror-smooth
surface finish of Heli-Coil
inserts.
• Wide Temperature Range.
Heli-Coil stainless steel inserts
can be used in temperatures
ranging from–320ºF to
+800ºF.
• Quality & Reliability.
Stringent Quality Assurance
and Engineering Standards are
rigidly enforced in all phases of
the manufacturing process.
This assures integrity of your
product design.
High Production
Heli-Coil inserts are available
mounted on plastic strips and
wound onto reels (500 or 1000
inserts per reel). With power
installation tooling, use of strip
feed inserts will substantially
increase installation rates by
minimizing handling.
Universal Acceptance
Heli-Coil Standard and Screw-
lock Inserts are the original — and
have an extensive background of
tension, torque, shear, vibration
and fatigue tests conducted by
American industry’s leading
companies as well as the U.S.
Military. Successful applications
in the fields of aviation, electron-
ics, industrial, automotive and
military equipment provide a
wealth of experience and confi-
dence in the performance and
reliability of Heli-Coil inserts.
Total Design Service
In addition to the benefits listed
above, Heli-Coil provides a wide
range of support to solve fasten-
ing problems. This manual is one
of them — the following pages are
presented in a manner to make it
easy to “design-in” Heli-Coil
inserts to take advantage of the
extraordinary benefits they
provide.
Additionally, our Sales Engineers,
Applications Engineers and
Design Engineers are available for
consultation of specific designs.
When the product gets to the
manufacturing phase, our exten-
sive experience in production
tooling and installation tech-
niques ensures that you can
indeed make your product better
with Heli-Coil inserts.
FEATURES &
BENEFITS…
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Heli-Coil screw locking thread inserts
Military Standards
Heli-Coil inserts and tooling
comply with the following Stan-
dards and Specifications:
• NASM 122076 thru
NASM 122275. Insert, corro-
sion resistant Helical Coil
Coarse Thread (Inch Series)
• NASM 124651 thru
NASM 124850. Insert, corro-
sion resistant Helical Coil Fine
Thread (Inch Series)
• NASM 21209. Insert Screw
Thread – Self Locking (Inch
Series)
• NASM 33537. Insert – Stan-
dard Dimensions, Assembly
• NASM 8846. Insert, Screw
Thread, Helical Coil
• MA1565. Insert, Screw Thread,
Helical Coil (Metric Series)
Screw-Lock Inserts:
• Positive self-locking torque,
complying with NASM 8846,
MA1565 and MIL-N-25027.
• A resilient locking mechanism
(applies to Heli-Coil screw-lock
inserts) that grips the bolt and
prevents it from loosening
under vibration or impact.
• Repeated assembly and disas-
sembly without appreciable
loss of self-locking torque.
• Savings in space, weight and
money, through the elimina-
tion of lock wiring, lock nuts,
lock washers, chemical com-
pounds, plastic pellets/patches
and other locking mechanisms.
Hi-Torque Inserts:
• Similar to Screw-Lock except
higher prevailing torque com-
pensates for reduced friction in
highly lubricated applications.
• Ideal for higher vibration
applications.
• Approximate 40% increase in
prevailing torque levels.
• Available in #10 through 3/8"
UNF only
• Meets AS3094, 3095, 3096,
3097
Stud-Lock Inserts:
• Highest prevailing torque insert
available.
• Enables use of threaded rod for
space-saving stud applications.
• Allows for any class fit of
threaded rod.
• Eliminates inconsistencies
caused by interference-fit studs.
• Available for both straight and
step studs, #10 through 1/2"
UNC and UNF.
• Meets AS3080, 3081, 3082,
3083
LOCKING FEATURES & BENEFITS…
• MA1567. Insert, Screw
Thread, Helical Coil (Metric
Series), Standard Dimensions,
Assembly
• MA3279, 3280, 3281. Insert,
Screw Thread, Helical Coil
(Metric Series), Screw-Locking
• A-A-59158. Tools for insert-
ing and extracting Helical Coil
Inserts
• FED-STD-H28. Screw Thread
Standards for Federal/Services
• AS3094 thru 3097
• AS3080 thru 3083
Special Locking Torque Inserts
Locks Adjustment
Screws. This simple
design allows
permanent, positive
adjustment of screws
in any position,
secure against
vibration or impact.
Inaccessible or
Miniaturized
Assemblies. Heli-Coil
Screw-Lock insert
permits the installa-
tion of the lock from
the front or top. No
blind fumbling for
assembly of lock
washers or lock nuts
behind or under-
neath.
Lock Set Screws.
Positively locks
assembly against
loosening at desired
adjustment –
protects threads
against stripping
under high torque –
permits use of light
housing materials.
The locking action is achieved by one or more of the insert
coils having a series of straight segments or “chords”. When
the bolt enters the “grip” coil, these chordal segments flex
outward, creating pressure on the bolt. The pressure is exerted
between the flanks of the bolt thread to establish an extensive
positive and consistent self-locking torque over more cycles
than any other prevailing torque mechanism.
Heli-Coil offers three types of
locking inserts for multiple appli-
cations…
Note: Heli-Coil Hi-Torque and Stud-Lock
inserts are made to order only. Contact
Heli-Coil Applications Engineering at
(203) 830-3274 for Hi-Torque and Stud-
Lock part numbers and application
assistance.
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Heli-Coil insert material
Heli-Coil inserts are available in a wide choice of materials to suit specific application needs.
Contact Heli-Coil Applications Engineering to determine the correct material for your specific application.
304 Stainless Steel
• Standard, general purpose
material
• Stocked in most sizes
• Ideal for original equipment
applications, repair, and over-
haul
Inconel X750
• Used in areas exposed to high
temperatures
• Typical uses: gas turbine
engines, nuclear applications,
well drilling
• Non-magnetic
Phosphor Bronze
• Ideal for salt water applications
• Non-magnetic
• Excellent electrical
conductivity
Nitronic 60™
• Superb galling resistance
• Compatible with stainless steel
screws
• Ideal for use in vacuum envi-
ronments
• Requires no additional coatings
or plating
• Particle free
• Non-magnetic
Material Spec: AS7245
Temperature range: up to 800ºF
Tensile: 200,000 – 250,000 PSI
Hardness: RHc 43-50
Corrosion resistance: Moderate
Magnetic Permeability: 2-10 G/o
(depending on wire size)
Material Spec: AS7246
Temperature range: up to 1,000ºF
Tensile: 200,000 PSI
Hardness: RHc 43-50
Corrosion resistance: High
Magnetic Permeability: <1 G/o
Temperature range: up to 250ºF
Tensile: 140,000
Hardness: HRB 95
Corrosion resistance: High
Magnetic Permeability: <1 G/o
Material Spec: UNS S21800
Temperature range: up to 500ºF
Tensile: 200,000 PSI
Hardness: RHc 43-50
Corrosion resistance: Moderate
Magnetic Permeability: <1 G/o
Titanium
• Superior strength-to-weight
ratio
• Corrosion resistant
• Excellent low temperature
stability
Nitronic 60™ is a trademark of AK Steel
Material Spec: AMS 4957 &
AMS 4958A
Temperature range: up to 600ºF
Tensile: 150,000 to 220,000 PSI
Hardness: RHc 35-43
Corrosion resistance: High
Magnetic Permeability:
non-magnetic
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Heli-Coil insert coatings & plating
Coatings/
Plating Benefits
Dry Film Provides additional lubrication in high friction applications
Lubricant High temperature resistance (400ºF)
Highly recommended with Heli-Coil Screw-Lock inserts
Mildly corrosion resistant
Material Spec: AS5272
Color: Grey
Cadmium Provides high corrosion resistance
Plating Provides lubrication to prevent galling
(Not recommended for new design due to its toxic nature)
Material Spec: QQ-P-416 Type II
Color: Iridescent yellow - Free-Running
Color: Olive drab - Screw-Lock
Primer- Prevents galvanic corrosion between insert and parent material
Free™ Eliminates need for zinc primers
Eliminates locking torque issues associated with primers
Improves installation productivity
Provides additional lubrication facilitating insert installation
Material Spec: None
Color: Glossy black
Silver Recommended to reduce galling of threads at high temperatures
Plating For use up to 1200ºF
Material Spec: QQ-S-365
Color: Silver white
Color Facilitates verification of insert installation
Coding Allows for quick identification of similar size inserts
Available in blue, green, red, and black*
* All Heli-Coil Inch Screw-Lock inserts are supplied with a red coloring in accordance with NASM 21209
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Heli-Coil screw lock torque data
Heli-Coil Screw-Lock inserts meet
the locking torque value of Tables
I and II shown below. The values
shown conform to NASM 8846
(inch series) or MA1565 (metric
series) requirement.
* These sizes are not included in NASM 8846. Torque values shown are interpolated from sizes that are included. All torque data derived for stainless inserts only.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When using heat-treated steel screws or stainless steel
screws with a Screw-Lock insert, an anti-seize compound MUST be applied
to the screw or insert to minimize galling and maximize cycle life. To im-
prove the wear life of the screws in Screw-Lock insert applications, specify
Dry Film Lubricant (Molybdenum Disulfide), cadmium plating or Primer Free
coating be applied to the insert.
INCH COARSE
1 (.073)-64 15 oz-in 2 oz-in
2 (.086)-56 20 oz-in 3 oz-in
3 (.099)-48 32 oz-in 7 oz-in
4 (.112)-40 48 oz-in 10 oz-in
5 (.125)-40 75 oz-in 13 oz-in
6 (.138)-32 6 lb-in 1.0 lb-in
8 (.164)-32 9 lb-in 1.5 lb-in
10 (.190)-24 13 lb-in 2.0 lb-in
12 (.216)-24* 24 lb-in 3.0 lb-in
1/4 (.2500)-20 30 lb-in 4.5 lb-in
5/16 (.3125)-18 60 lb-in 7.5 lb-in
3/8 (.3750)-16 80 lb-in 12.0 lb-in
7/16 (.4375)-14 100 lb-in 16.5 lb-in
1/2 (.5000)-13 150 lb-in 24.0 lb-in
9/16 (.5625)-12 200 lb-in 30.0 lb-in
5/8 (.6250)-11 300 lb-in 40.0 lb-in
3/4 (.7500)-10 400 lb-in 60.0 lb-in
7/8 (.8750)-9 600 lb-in 82.0 lb-in
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