How to insert helicoil?
Step 1: Drill out the damaged threads using the drill size specified in the HeliCoil catalog.
Drill to a sufficient depth to accommodate the HeliCoil insert length and the bolt or screw
being used
Drill to a sufficient depth to accommodate the HeliCoil insert length and the bolt or screw
being used
Step 2:
Tap the hole using the HeliCoil tap. Tap the hole to sufficient depth to accommodate
the HeliCoil insert length and the bolt
Tap the hole using the HeliCoil tap. Tap the hole to sufficient depth to accommodate
the HeliCoil insert length and the bolt
Step 3: Place the HeliCoil insert onto the mandrel of the HeliCoil installation tool. Place the HeliCoil
installation tool over the hole and wind the HeliCoil insert into the hole until the top coil is 1/4 to 1/2 turn below the top surface.
installation tool over the hole and wind the HeliCoil insert into the hole until the top coil is 1/4 to 1/2 turn below the top surface.
Step 4:
the HeliCoil insert. Place the tang break-off tool squarely on the tang of the
HeliCoil insert and then give it a sharp blow with a hammer.
the HeliCoil insert. Place the tang break-off tool squarely on the tang of the
HeliCoil insert and then give it a sharp blow with a hammer.
For HeliCoil inserts with diameters bigger than 1/2 inch, 12mm, and for spark plug
inserts, use long nosed pliers to remove the tang. Hold the tang with the pliers, bend
it alternately in and out until it comes free.
inserts, use long nosed pliers to remove the tang. Hold the tang with the pliers, bend
it alternately in and out until it comes free.