Keensert Key Locking Inserts

The locking keys on each loksert key locking insert provide a positive mechanical lock into the threads of the surrounding base material.

Keensert key locking inserts.

Loksert solid key locking inserts are used to repair damaged or worn out threads and to create new threads in original equipment manufacture. The key thread insert locking keys provide a positive mechanical lock which prevents rotation due to vibration or torsion. Keensert type inserts have standard iso metric unc or unf external threads. Key inserts are available in carbon or stainless steel self finished or passivated or coated both in inch and metric series.

And as thin walled heavy duty extra heavy duty designs. Typical applications are transmission housings electronic equipment and suspension units. Available in inch and metric thread sizes the stainless steel solid bushing configuration of the keensert insert guarantees the quality of the internal thread before installation. Heavy duty installation tools for key locking inserts.

After installation into the tapped hole the locking keys on each keensert are driven down through the threads of the parent material locking the insert firmly and permanently in place. Keenserts threaded inserts with 4 key locks self locking. Available standard internal thread sizes. M8x1 25 type knml knhml m10x1 50 type knml knhml m12x1 75 type knml knhml m16x2 00 type knhml material.

Strike tools with a hammer to drive keys. Here is a quick video on key locking inserts. Additional types on request. Choose from two key and four key types in 18 8 stainless steel and black phosphate steel.

This selection includes key locking threaded inserts in a wide range of inside and outside dimensions and overall lengths. Stainless steel 1 4305 with molykote surface treatment. Screw locking key locking inserts with a distorted internal thread and keys on the outside these inserts create a strong hold on both fasteners and surrounding material. Keensert key locking inserts keenserts provide high strength and reliability and are designed to provide high resistance to rotation and pull out loads.

Keensert inserts give high strength joints in low strength materials. Some things not mentioned in the video 1 should only be used on softer metals like aluminum. Kee n sertstm key locking threaded inserts kee n serts tm are keensert type key locking threaded inserts for oem and thread repair that provide positive mechanical locking into the parent material by means of external keys that are knocked down into the host metal.