Removing Key Locking Inserts

If you re deciding between a key locking insert or another insert there are some major benefits to the former.

Removing key locking inserts.

Once installed to the proper depth in specially prepared tapped holes in the parent material the keys are driven into the mating threads to create a permanent installation and prevent the insert from rotating or backing out. Remove insert using a drill out e z out or similar type tool. An identical insert can now be installed in the original hole. They are installed similarly to regular screws and are threaded through completely.

Threaded inserts are used for metal wood and plastic. No re work of the hole will be necessary. Spiralock key locking inserts feature advances that protect against fastener loosening or failure in the field while at the same time having the additional benefits of reducing assembly time. Same size replacement insert may be installed in the original hole.

The keysert locking keys provide a positive mechani cal lock which prevents rotation due to vibration or torsion. Removing keenserts for each type of keensert the required tool dimensions are featured in tables of the catalog. The strongest key locking inserts we offer these inserts are made to stringent military specifications. Here is a quick video on key locking inserts.

Some things not mentioned in the video. Spiralock key locking threaded inserts get all the benefits of spiralock self locking threads combined with a conventional key insert fastener. These inserts come with an installation tool. Drive the keys into the surrounding material for a more secure hold than thread locking inserts.

Ptp key locking inserts have machined lateral slots and employ preassembled keys to generate the locking mechanism. Key locking inserts with installation tool. Thread repair inserts the solid alternative for thread repair keyserts are solid one piece key locking inserts used to repair damaged threads or for use in original equipment. The threaded insert removal tool is similar to a screwdriver in size and shape and rotating it to remove the threaded insert is very much like working with a regular flat head or phillips head screwdriver.

1 should only be used on softer metals like aluminum. Link to solid type key locking inserts.