How do you get rid of Keensert?
How to remove Keenserts ®
- Use standard drill.
- Deflect KEES inward and break off.
- Remove insert with E-Z OUT type tool. Contact us for your tool requirement.
- An identical insert can now be installed in the original hole. No re-work of the hole will be necessary.
What is a keen sert?
A Keensert is a solid threaded bushing-style insert that is available in standard dimension metric and inch sizes. The insert is provided with keys that lock the insert to the workpiece during installation.
How does a thread insert work?
Threaded inserts are typically used when the object in which a threaded fastener is being installed is made of a soft material. A simple solution is to use a threaded insert. The threaded insert is placed inside the object, after which the threaded fastener is driven into the insert.
What is a Twinsert?
Twinserts are used to correct STI* or standard tapped holes that are stripped, off-center, damaged or beyond the correction range of Oversize Inserts or standard Heli-Coil® Inserts.
How do you remove helical inserts?
Extraction Tool This tool has a sharp blade that must be inserted at the top of the helicoil, and while being held in position strike the back of the tool with a hammer. This should wedge the tool into the helicoil and it can then be removed by turning counter clockwise.
What is a keensert thread insert repair project?
This repair project describes the process repairing stripped threads in a Caterpillar differential housing using Keensert thread inserts..
What is a keensert lock?
1 A Keensert is a solid threaded bushing-style insert that is available in standard dimension metric and inch sizes. 2 The insert is provided with keys that lock the insert to the workpiece during installation. 3 The locking keys are mounted in dove-tail groove features cut into the insert body.
What sizes of keensert tools are available?
• Both tools can install Keenserts into alloys, light materials, steel and cast iron up to a maximum of 30 HRC or 1000 MPa. Manual Keensert tools are available in inch and metric sizes for all Keensert inserts. Kits are available with an assortment of Keensert insert sizes with matching tools. Pneumatic Keensert Tooling 17
What are Keenserts used for?
In addition to thread repair applications, Keenserts are also sometimes used in new part manufacture to help provide thread durability to a softer base material.
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