The Recoil system consists of precision inserts, quality high speed taps, and easy-to-use installation tools which are used for repairing damaged screw threads or creating strong new threads. Recoil helically wound screw-thread insert are generally manufactured from Type 304 (18-8) stainless steel wire cold rolled into a diamond shaped cross section. Recoil inserts can be supplied in other materials such as Inconel, Nimonic 90, Nitronic 60, Phosphor Bronze and Type 316 stainless steel. helicoil
Recoil inserts are available in either standard free running form or screw lock type which provides aninternal locking feature.