Heli-coil Installation Tools

Both hand and power tools are available to install tanged and tangless Inserts. For short production runs, prototype work, and salvage and repair, hand tools are recommended. For higher volumes, power tools are recommended to increase productivity.

Hand Installation Tools

Heli-Coil manufactures various designs of hand installation tools.

Generally, finer pitch inserts are proportionately larger in the free state than coarse pitch inserts and therfore have to be “pre-wound” to a smaller diameter for installation.

Large coarse pitch inserts (and 2-56, 3-48, and M2.2 inserts) need only a threaded mandrel tool for installation.

Power Tools

Electronic Power Installation Tool

Heli-Coil offers an electronic power tool where electric power is preferred over air. The slender configuration of the mandrels allows them to reach into constricted areas. Electric power meets the requirements of clean room operations. Operators prefer electric power because it is quieter. The electronic tool is lighter, minimizing operator fatigue.

Pneumatic Power Tool Installation Kit

This Heli-Coil power tool installation kit (8522) contains an air motor (8510-1), adapter, tools, a filter-regulator-lubricator, oil, two quick-disconnect fittings, and wrenches. All are packed in a portable molded box with easy-to-follow operating instructions. Front-end assemblies may be ordered separately to fit the sizes of Heli-Coil inserts to be installed.

Cordless Electric Tool

The Heli-Coil cordless tool is a complete kit (7200) that includes a driver, two batteries (7200-20), 15-minute charger, and mandrel chuck, all in a durable metal box. The cordless tool is portable, lightweight, has adjustable torque, and uses standard Heli-Coil electronic tool installation mandrels for quick setup.