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ASME B18.29.2M-2005

(Metric Series)
Screw Locking
Screw Thread

Running and
Inserts: Free

A N A M E R I C A N N AT I O N A L STA N DA R D
Helical Coil
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ASME B18.29.2M-2005

Three Park Avenue • New York, NY 10016

(Metric Series)
Screw Locking
Screw Thread

Running and
Inserts: Free

A N A M E R I C A N N AT I O N A L S TA N D A R D
Helical Coil
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CONTENTS

Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Committee Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Correspondence With the B18 Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Comparison With ISO Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4 Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
5 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
6 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
7 Class of Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
8 Types of Inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
9 STI-Tapped Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
10 Helical Coil Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
11 Inspection and Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Figures
1 Tapping Depths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Insert Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Torque Test Spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Tables
1 STI-Threaded Hole Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Chemical Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Insert Length Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 Insert Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5 Self-Locking Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6 Torque Test Spacer Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Nonmandatory Appendices
A Insert Length Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
B Screw Thread Insert Taps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
C Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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FOREWORD

The helical coil screw thread insert was invented in the 1930s and found acceptance in aircraft
manufactured and serviced by the Allied air forces during World War II. Since that time, applica-
tions for helical coil inserts have come into broad usage in aerospace, automotive, and industrial
original equipment design, production salvage (repair), and in service repair. Although this usage
did include metric spark plug sizes, the regular metric series was delineated in Europe in the
1950s and came into production in the Customary units–using countries in the 1960s.
Subcommittee 29, Threaded Inserts, met initially in May 1989 after authorization by the ASME
B18 Committee to proceed with the development of standards covering screw thread inserts.
This ASME Standard for the metric series of helical coil screw thread inserts follows ASME
B18.29.1-1993, Helical Coil Screw Thread Inserts — Free Running and Screw Locking (Inch Series).
ASME B18.29.2M-2005 was approved as an American National Standard on May 26, 2005.

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ASME B18 COMMITTEE
Standardization of Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, Screws,
Washers, and Similar Fasteners
(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)

STANDARDS COMMITTEE OFFICERS

D. A. Clever, Chair
R. D. Strong, Vice Chair
S. W. Vass, Vice Chair
R. L. Crane, Secretary

STANDARDS COMMITTEE PERSONNEL

J. Altman, Rotor Clip Co. W. H. Kopke, ITW Shakeproof Assembly Components
J. H. Slass, Alternate, Rotor Clip Co. J. G. Langenstein, Member Emeritus, Consultant
J. B. Belford, Lawson Products, Inc. M. Levinson, Alternate, ITW Shakeproof Assembly Components
V. Cartina, Aztech Locknut L. L. Lord, Corresponding Member, Consultant
D. A. Clever, Deere and Co. W. J. Lutkus, Emhart Industrial Heli-Coil
A. P. Cockman, Ford Motor Co. A. D. McCrindle, Canadian Fasteners Institute
T. Collier, Cam-Tech Industries, Inc. M. D. Prasad, General Motors Corp.
R. L. Crane, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers J. A. Roley, Corresponding Member, Caterpillar, Inc.
A. C. DiCola, Wrought Washer Co. W. L. Sakowski, Account Managers LLC
S. Savoji, ITW Medalist
B. A. Dusina, Federal Screw Works
W. Schevey, BGM Fastener Co., Inc.
D. S. George, Ford Motor Co.
W. R. Stevens, Ramco
J. S. Foote, Trade Association Management, Inc.
R. D. Strong, General Motors Corp.
J. Greenslade, Greenslade and Co. S. W. Vass, Nova Machine Products
J. J. Grey, Fastener Consulting Services, Inc. C. B. Wackrow, MNP Corp.
B. Hasiuk, Defense Industrial Supply Center Philadelphia R. G. Weber, Fairfield University
A. Herskovitz, Consultant W. K. Wilcox, Consultant
J. Hubbard, Rockford Fastener, Inc. C. J. Wilson, Industrial Fasteners Institute
M. Keller, Corresponding Member, Paracad Technology Co. R. B. Wright, Wright Tool Co.
J. F. Koehl, Spirol International Corp. J. G. Zeratsky, National Rivet and Manufacturing Co.

SUBCOMMITTEE 29 — THREADED INSERTS

W. J. Lutkus, Chair, Emhart Industrial Heli-Coil J. Jennings, Naval Surface Warfare Center
R. L. Crane, Secretary, The American Society of Mechanical M. Keller, Paracad Technology Co.
Engineers H. Lo, Defense Industrial Supply Center Philadelphia
R. C. Caponi, Spirol International Corp. L. L. Lord, Corresponding Member, Consultant
R. L. Davis, Kato Fastening Systems, Inc. A. Qaqish, Kato Fastening Systems, Inc.
W. Giannakakos, Emhart Industrial Heli-Coil R. D. Strong, General Motors Corp.
A. Herskovitz, Consultant C. J. Wilson, Industrial Fasteners Institute
M. W. Holubecki, Electric Boat Corp.

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ASME B18.29.2M-2005

HELICAL COIL SCREW THREAD INSERTS:

FREE RUNNING AND SCREW LOCKING (METRIC SERIES)

1 GENERAL ASTM B 209M, Standard Specification for Aluminum

1.1 Scope and Aluminum Alloy Sheet and Plate
ASTM E 290, Standard Test Method for Bend Testing of
This Standard delineates the dimensional, mechani- Material for Ductility
cal, and performance data for the metric series helical ASTM A 370, Standard Test Methods and Definitions
coil screw thread insert and threaded hole into which for Mechanical Testing
it is installed. Appendices that describe insert selection, ASTM F 568M, Carbon and Alloy Steel Externally
STI (screw thread insert) taps, insert installation, and Threaded Metric Fasteners
removal tooling are also included.
Publisher: The American Society for Testing and
The inclusion of dimensional data in this Standard is
Materials (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Con-
not intended to imply that all products described are
shohocken, PA 19428-2959
stock sizes.
SAE AMS 4120, Aluminum Alloy, Rolled or Cold Fin-
2 COMPARISON WITH ISO STANDARDS ished Bars, Rods, and Wire
At this time, no ISO Standard for metric helical coil SAE AS5272, Lubricant, Solid Dry Film, Heat Cured,
screw threads exists. Further, no work within ISO is Corrosion Inhibiting
expected for some time. SAE J417, Hardness Tests and Hardness Number Con-
versions
3 REFERENCES Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400
The following is a list of publications referenced in Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001
this Standard. Unless otherwise specified, the referenced
standard shall be the most recent issue at the time of 4 TERMINOLOGY
order placement.
For definitions of terms relating to fasteners or compo-
ASME B1.3M, Screw Thread Gaging Systems for
nent features thereof used in this Standard, refer to
Dimensional Acceptability — Inch and Metric Screw
ASME B18.12.
Threads (UN, UNR, UNJ, M, and MJ)
ASME B1.13M, Metric Screw Threads — M Profile
ASME B1.16M, Gages and Gaging for Metric M Profile 5 DIMENSIONS
Screw Threads
ASME B1.21M, Metric Screw Threads — MJ Profile (a) Unless otherwise stated, all dimensions in this
ASME B18.12, Glossary of Terms for Mechanical Fas- Standard are in millimeters and apply before any coat-
teners ing. When plating or coating is specified, the finished
ASME B18.18.1M, Inspection and Quality Assurance for product dimensions shall be as agreed upon by the sup-
General Purpose Fasteners plier and purchaser.
ASME B18.24, Part Identifying Number Code System (b) Symbols specifying geometric characteristics are
Standard for B18 Fastener Products in accordance with ASME Y14.5M.
ASME B46.1, Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Wavi-
ness, and Lay)
6 DESCRIPTION
ASME B47.1, Gage Blanks
ASME B94.9, Taps — Cut and Ground Threads Helical coil inserts are screw thread bushings coiled
ASME Y14.5M, Dimensioning and Tolerancing from wire of diamond-shape cross-section. Inserts are
ASME Y14.36M, Surface Texture Symbols screwed into STI-tapped holes to form nominal size
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical internal threads. Inserts are installed by torquing
Engineers (ASME), Three Park Avenue, New York, through a diametral tang. This tang is notched for
NY 10016-5990; Order Department: 22 Law Drive, Box removal after installation. In the free state, they are larger
2300, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2300 in diameter than the tapped hole into which they are

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ASME B18.29.2M-2005 HELICAL COIL SCREW THREAD INSERTS:
FREE RUNNING AND SCREW LOCKING (METRIC SERIES)

installed. In the assembly operation, the torque applied Plug Bottoming

to the tang reduces the diameter of the leading coil and style style
permits it to enter the tapped thread. The remaining tap tap
coils are reduced in diameter as they, in turn, are screwed
into the tapped hole. When the torque or rotation is
stopped, the coils expand with a spring-like action
anchoring the insert in place against the tapped hole.
T 2 pitch
7 CLASS OF FIT G incomplete
threads
7.1 Tolerance Classes 4H5H and 5H
Since helical coil inserts are flexible, the class of fit of
the final assembly is a function of the size of the tapped
hole. Helical coil STI taps are available for both Tolerance
Class 4H5H– (or Class 4H6H–) and Class 5H–tapped
holes. Tolerance Class 5H–tapped holes provide maxi- 1 pitch tap
mum production tolerances but result in lower locking 1 pitch end clearance
torques when screw-locking inserts are used. The higher tab end 4 pitch
and more consistent torques given in Table 5 are met clearance incomplete
by the screw-locking inserts when assembled and tested threads
in Tolerance Class 4H5H– (or Class 4H6H–) tapped holes
in accordance with para. 9. GENERAL NOTE: See Table 1 and accompanying notes.

7.2 Compatibility
Fig. 1 Tapping Depths
Assembled helical coil inserts will mate properly with
items that have M Profile external threads in accordance
9.1.2 Designation for a Helical Coil Insert
with ASME B1.13M. Also, due to the radius on the crest
(a) Helical coil inserts shall be designated by the fol-
of the insert at the minor diameter, the assembled insert
lowing data, in the sequence shown:
will mate with MJ Profile externally threaded parts with
(1) product name
controlled radius root threads per ASME B1.21M.
(2) designation of the standard
(3) nominal diameter and thread pitch
8 TYPES OF INSERTS (4) nominal length
8.1 Free-Running (5) insert type (free-running or screw-locking)
The free-running insert provides a smooth, hard, and EXAMPLES:
Helical Coil insert, ASME B18.29.2M, M8 ⴛ 1.25 ⴛ 12.0 free-
free-running thread.
running.
8.2 Screw-Locking Helical Coil insert, ASME B18.29.2M, M5 ⴛ 0.8 ⴛ 7.5 screw-
locking.
The screw-locking insert provides a resilient locking
thread produced by a series of chords on one or more (b) The recommended B18 part number (PIN) code
of the insert coils. system for helical coil inserts is included in ASME
B18.24. This system may be used by any user needing
a definitive part-numbering system.
9 STI-TAPPED HOLE
9.1.3 Designation for STI-Threaded Hole Including
The tapped hole into which the insert is installed shall
Installed Helical Coil Insert. The drawing note for the
be in accordance with ASME B1.13M, except that diame-
STI-threaded hole per Table 1 having a helical coil insert
ters are larger to accommodate the wire cross-section of
installed shall be in accordance with this example.
the insert (see Fig. 1). Dimensions of the STI-tapped hole
are shown in Table 1 and are calculated per General EXAMPLE:
M8 ⴛ 1.25 STI 23.5 deep;
Note (c) to Table 1.
Helical Coil insert, ASME B18.29.2M, M8 ⴛ 1.25 ⴛ 12.0, free-
9.1 Screw Thread Designation running

9.1.1 Designation for Tapped Hole. The drawing note 9.2 Gages and Gaging
for the STI-threaded hole per Table 1 to accept the helical Acceptance of the threaded hole is determined by
coil insert shall be in accordance with the following gaging with STI GO, NOT GO (HI), and plain cylindrical
example: gages designed and applied in accordance with System
EXAMPLE: M8 ⴛ 1.25-5H STI; 23.5 T per ASME B18.29.2M. 21 of ASME B1.3M and with ASME B1.16M.

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 Table 1 STI-Threaded Hole Data
Countersink
Diameter, M Min.
(120 deg ± 5 deg Minor Major
Minimum Drilling Depth for Each Insert Length, G Included Angle) Diameter Pitch Diameter Diam. Minimum Tapping Depth, T
Nominal
Plug Taps Bottoming Taps Insert Length
Thread 4H 5H 6H All
Size 1D 1.5D 2D 2.5D 3D 1D 1.5D 2D 2.5D 3D Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Max. Max. Classes 1D 1.5D 2D 2.5D 3D

M2 ⴛ 0.4 5.40 6.40 7.40 8.40 9.40 3.60 4.60 5.60 6.60 7.60 2.30 2.70 2.087 2.199 2.260 2.295 2.310 2.329 2.520 2.40 3.40 4.40 5.40 6.40
M2.5 ⴛ 0.45 6.45 7.70 8.95 10.20 11.45 4.30 5.55 6.80 8.05 9.30 2.90 3.40 2.597 2.722 2.792 2.832 2.847 2.867 3.084 2.95 4.20 5.45 6.70 7.95
M3 ⴛ 0.5 7.50 9.00 10.50 12.00 13.50 5.00 5.00 8.00 9.50 11.00 3.40 4.00 3.108 3.248 3.326 3.367 3.384 3.404 3.650 3.50 5.00 6.50 8.00 9.50
HELICAL COIL SCREW THREAD INSERTS:

M3.5 ⴛ 0.6 8.86 10.60 12.35 14.10 15.85 5.90 7.65 9.40 11.15 12.90 4.10 4.70 3.630 3.790 3.890 3.940 3.959 3.981 4.280 4.10 5.85 7.60 9.35 11.10
M4 ⴛ 0.7 10.20 12.20 14.20 16.20 18.20 6.80 8.80 10.80 12.80 14.80 4.70 5.30 4.162 4.332 4.455 4.508 4.529 4.522 4.910 4.70 6.70 8.70 10.70 12.70

M5 ⴛ 0.8 12.30 14.80 17.30 19.80 22.30 8.20 10.70 13.20 15.70 18.20 5.80 6.40 5.174 5.374 5.520 5.577 5.597 5.622 6.040 5.80 8.30 10.80 13.30 15.80
M6 ⴛ 1 15.00 18.00 21.00 24.00 27.00 10.00 13.00 16.00 19.00 22.00 7.10 7.70 6.217 6.407 6.650 6.719 6.742 6.774 7.300 7.00 10.00 13.00 16.00 19.00
M7 ⴛ 1 16.50 20.00 23.50 27.00 30.50 11.00 14.50 18.00 21.50 25.00 8.10 8.70 7.217 7.407 7.650 7.719 7.742 7.774 8.300 8.00 11.50 15.00 18.50 22.00
FREE RUNNING AND SCREW LOCKING (METRIC SERIES)

M8 ⴛ 1 18.00 22.00 26.00 30.00 34.00 12.00 16.00 28.00 20.00 24.00 0.10 9.70 8.217 8.407 8.650 8.719 8.742 8.774 9.300 9.00 13.00 17.00 21.00 25.00
M8 ⴛ 1.25 19.50 23.60 27.50 31.50 35.50 13.00 17.00 29.00 21.00 25.00 9.50 10.10 8.271 8.483 8.812 8.886 8.911 8.946 9.624 9.26 13.25 17.26 21.25 25.25

M10 ⴛ 1 16.00 21.00 26.00 31.00 36.00 14.00 19.00 34.00 24.00 29.00 11.10 11.70 10.217 10.407 10.650 10.719 10.742 10.774 11.300 11.00 16.00 21.00 26.00 31.00
M10 ⴛ 1.25 17.50 22.60 27.50 32.50 37.50 15.00 20.00 35.00 25.00 30.00 11.50 12.10 10.271 10.483 10.812 10.886 10.911 10.946 11.624 11.26 16.25 21.26 26.25 31.25
M10 ⴛ 1.5 19.00 24.00 29.00 34.00 39.00 16.00 21.00 38.00 26.00 31.00 11.80 12.40 10.324 10.580 10.974 11.061 11.089 11.129 11.948 11.50 16.50 21.50 26.50 31.50

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M12 ⴛ 1.25 19.50 25.50 31.50 37.50 43.50 17.00 23.00 29.00 35.00 41.00 13.50 14.10 12.271 12.483 12.812 12.896 12.926 12.966 13.624 13.25 19.25 25.25 31.25 37.25
M12 ⴛ 1.5 21.00 27.00 33.00 39.00 45.00 18.00 24.00 30.00 36.00 42.00 13.00 14.40 12.324 12.560 12.974 13.067 13.099 13.139 13.948 13.50 19.50 25.50 31.50 37.60

M12 ⴛ 1.75 22.50 28.50 34.50 40.50 48.50 19.00 25.00 31.00 37.00 43.00 14.20 14.80 12.379 12.644 13.137 13.236 13.271 13.311 14.274 13.75 19.75 25.75 31.75 37.75
M14 ⴛ 1.5 23.00 30.00 37.00 44.00 51.00 20.00 27.00 34.00 41.00 48.00 15.80 16.40 14.324 14.560 14.974 15.067 15.099 15.139 15.940 15.50 22.50 29.50 38.50 43.50
M14 ⴛ 2 26.00 33.00 40.00 47.00 54.00 22.00 29.00 36.00 43.00 50.00 16.50 17.10 14.433 14.733 15.299 15.406 15.444 15.486 16.958 16.00 23.00 30.00 37.00 44.00
M16 ⴛ 1.5 25.00 33.00 41.00 49.00 57.00 22.00 30.00 38.00 46.00 50.00 17.80 18.40 16.324 16.560 16.974 17.067 17.099 17.139 17.948 17.50 25.50 33.50 41.50 49.50
M16 ⴛ 2 28.00 36.00 44.00 52.00 60.00 24.00 32.00 40.00 48.00 56.00 18.50 19.10 16.433 16.733 17.299 17.406 17.444 17.486 18.598 18.00 26.00 34.00 42.00 50.00

M18 ⴛ 1.5 27.00 36.00 45.00 54.00 63.00 24.00 33.00 42.00 51.00 60.00 19.80 20.40 18.324 18.560 18.974 19.067 19.099 19.139 19.948 19.50 28.50 37.50 46.50 55.50
M18 ⴛ 2 30.00 39.00 48.00 57.00 66.00 26.00 35.00 44.00 53.00 62.00 20.50 21.10 18.433 18.733 19.299 19.406 19.444 19.486 20.598 20.00 29.00 38.00 47.00 56.00
M18 ⴛ 2.5 33.00 42.00 51.00 60.00 69.00 28.00 37.00 46.00 55.00 64.00 21.20 21.80 18.541 18.896 19.624 19.738 19.778 19.822 21.248 20.50 29.50 38.50 47.50 56.50
M20 ⴛ 1.5 29.00 39.00 49.00 59.00 69.00 26.00 36.00 46.00 56.00 66.00 21.80 22.40 20.324 20.560 20.974 21.067 21.099 21.139 21.940 21.50 31.50 41.50 51.50 61.50
M20 ⴛ 2 32.00 42.00 52.00 62.00 72.00 28.00 38.00 48.00 58.00 68.00 22.50 23.10 20.433 20.733 21.299 21.406 21.444 21.486 22.598 22.00 32.00 42.00 52.00 62.00

M20 ⴛ 2.5 35.00 45.00 55.00 65.00 75.00 30.00 40.00 50.00 60.00 70.00 23.20 23.80 20.541 20.896 21.624 21.738 21.778 21.822 23.248 22.50 32.50 42.50 52.50 62.50
M22 ⴛ 1.5 31.00 42.00 53.00 64.00 75.00 28.00 39.00 50.00 61.00 72.00 23.80 24.40 22.324 22.560 22.974 23.067 23.099 23.139 23.948 23.50 34.50 45.50 56.50 67.50
M22 ⴛ 2 34.00 45.00 56.00 67.00 78.00 30.00 41.00 52.00 63.00 74.00 24.50 25.10 22.433 22.733 23.299 23.406 23.444 23.486 24.598 24.00 35.00 46.00 57.00 68.00
M22 ⴛ 2.5 37.00 48.00 59.00 70.00 81.00 32.00 43.00 54.00 65.00 76.00 25.20 25.80 22.541 22.896 23.624 23.738 23.778 23.822 25.248 24.50 35.50 46.50 57.50 68.50
M24 ⴛ 2 38.00 48.00 60.00 72.00 84.00 32.00 44.00 56.00 68.00 80.00 26.50 27.10 24.433 24.733 25.299 25.414 15.454 25.498 26.598 26.00 38.00 50.00 62.00 74.00

M24 ⴛ 3 42.00 54.00 66.00 78.00 90.00 36.00 48.00 60.00 72.00 84.00 27.90 28.50 24.649 25.049 25.948 26.093 26.135 26.188 27.897 27.00 39.00 51.00 63.00 75.00
M27 ⴛ 2 39.00 52.50 66.00 79.50 93.00 35.00 48.50 62.00 75.50 89.00 29.50 30.10 27.433 27.733 28.299 28.414 28.454 28.498 29.598 29.00 42.50 58.00 69.50 83.00
M27 ⴛ 3 45.00 68.50 72.00 85.50 99.00 39.00 52.50 66.00 79.50 93.00 30.90 31.50 27.649 28.049 28.948 29.093 29.135 29.188 30.897 30.00 43.50 57.00 70.50 84.00
M30 ⴛ 2 42.00 67.00 72.00 87.00 102.00 38.00 53.00 68.00 83.00 98.00 32.50 33.10 30.433 30.733 31.299 31.414 31.454 31.489 32.598 32.00 47.00 62.00 77.00 92.00
M30 ⴛ 3 48.00 63.00 78.00 93.00 108.00 42.00 57.00 72.00 87.00 102.00 33.90 34.50 30.649 31.049 31.948 32.093 32.136 32.188 33.897 33.00 48.00 63.00 78.00 93.00
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 Table 1 STI-Threaded Hole Data (Cont’d)
Countersink
Diameter, M Min.
(120 deg ± 5 deg Minor Major
Minimum Drilling Depth for Each Insert Length, G Included Angle) Diameter Pitch Diameter Diam. Minimum Tapping Depth, T
ASME B18.29.2M-2005

Nominal
Plug Taps Bottoming Taps Insert Length
Thread 4H 5H 6H All
Size 1D 1.5D 2D 2.5D 3D 1D 1.5D 2D 2.5D 3D Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Max. Max. Classes 1D 1.5D 2D 2.5D 3D

M30 ⴛ 3.5 51.00 66.00 81.00 96.00 111.00 44.00 59.00 74.00 89.00 104.00 34.60 35.20 30.767 31.207 32.273 32.428 32.472 32.628 34.546 33.50 48.50 63.50 78.50 93.50
M33 ⴛ 2 45.00 61.60 78.00 94.50 111.00 41.00 57.50 74.00 90.50 107.00 35.50 36.10 33.433 33.733 34.299 34.414 34.454 34.498 35.598 35.00 51.50 68.00 84.50 101.00
M33 ⴛ 3 51.00 67.60 84.00 104.50 117.00 45.00 61.50 78.00 94.50 111.00 36.90 37.50 33.649 34.049 34.948 35.093 35.135 36.188 36.897 36.00 52.50 69.00 85.50 102.00
M36 ⴛ 2 48.00 66.00 84.00 102.00 120.00 44.00 62.00 80.00 98.00 116.00 38.50 39.10 36.433 36.733 37.299 37.414 37.464 37.498 38.598 38.00 58.00 74.00 92.00 110.00
M36 ⴛ 3 54.00 72.00 90.00 108.00 126.00 48.00 66.00 84.00 102.00 120.00 39.90 40.50 36.649 37.049 37.948 38.093 38.135 38.188 39.897 39.00 57.00 75.00 93.00 111.00

M36 ⴛ 4 60.00 78.00 96.00 114.00 132.00 52.00 70.00 88.00 106.00 124.00 41.30 41.90 36.866 37.341 28.598 38.763 38.809 38.873 41.196 40.00 58.00 76.00 94.00 112.00
M39 ⴛ 2 51.00 70.50 90.00 109.50 129.00 47.00 66.50 88.00 105.50 125.00 41.50 42.10 39.433 39.733 40.299 40.414 40.454 40.498 41.598 41.00 60.50 80.00 99.50 119.00
M39 ⴛ 3 57.00 76.50 96.00 115.50 135.00 51.00 70.50 90.00 109.50 129.00 42.90 43.50 39.649 40.049 40.948 41.093 41.136 41.188 42.897 42.00 61.50 81.00 100.50 120.00

NOTES:
(1) The minimum drilling depths allow for
(a) countersinking the drilled hole to prevent a feather edge at the start of the tapped hole.
(b) 0.75 to 1.5 pitch of insert set-down to allow for maximum production tolerance.

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(c) Dimensions are shown for both plug and bottoming taps. Plug taps 8 mm and smaller have a male center, and
the drilled hole depth dimensions allow for this length (one-half of the diameter of the bolt). Calculation of di-
mension G is as follows:
For plug taps 8 mm and smaller
G p insert nominal length + 0.5 x bolt nominal diameter + 4 pitch (tap chamfer) + 1 pitch (tap end clearance) + 1
pitch (allowance for countersink and maximum insert set-down).
For plug taps larger than 8 mm
G p insert nominal length + 4 pitch (tap chamfer) + 1 pitch (tap end clearance) + 1 pitch (allowance for counter-
sink and maximum insert set-down).
For bottoming taps
G p insert nominal length + 2 pitch (tap chamfer) + 1 pitch (tap end clearance) + 1 pitch (allowance for counter-
sink and maximum insert set-down).
(2) The minimum tapping depth (dimension T) is the minimum for countersink holes with insert set-down of 1.5 pitch maxi-
mum (see Fig. 1). The calculation for dimension T is
T p insert nominal length + 1 pitch
(3) Thread diameters are calculated as follows:
Pitch diam., min. p pitch diam., min., of nominal thread + 2 x H max.
Pitch diam., max. p pitch diam., max., of nominal thread + 2 x H min.
where H min. and H max. are from Table 1.
Major diam., min. p pitch diam., min. + 0.649519 pitch
Minor diam., min. p pitch diam., min. − 0.433013 pitch
Minor diam., max. p minor diam., min. + tolerance
where tolerance is selected from the appropriate table in ASME B1.13M with basic major diameter equal to the mini-
mum major diameter of the STI thread.
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Table 2 Chemical Composition

Check Analysis
Element Analysis, % Under, Min. Over, Max.
Carbon 0.15 max. ... 0.01
Manganese 2.00 max. ... 0.04
Silicon 1.00 max. ... 0.05
Phosphorous 0.045 max. ... 0.01
Sulphur 0.035 max. ... 0.005
Chromium 17.00 to 20.00 0.20 0.20
Nickel 8.00 to 10.50 0.15 0.15
Molybdenum 0.75 max. ... 0.05
Copper 0.75 max. ... 0.05
Iron Remainder ... ...

10 HELICAL COIL INSERT be the avoidance of bridging between coils. Slight fill-
in between closely wound coils, which immediately sep-
10.1 Material arates as the coils are axially pulled apart by hand, shall
not be considered bridging.
Chemical composition of the inserts is austenitic
corrosion-resistant (stainless) steel within the limits of
Table 2. 10.4 Configuration and Dimensions
Insert configurations shall be in accordance with
10.2 Properties Fig. 2, and dimensions shall be in accordance with Tables
10.2.1 Tensile Strength. Wire, before coiling into 3 and 4.
inserts, shall have tensile strength not lower than 10.4.1 Nominal Length. Each nominal insert size is
1035 MPa, determined in accordance with ASTM A 370. standardized in five lengths, which are multiples of the
10.2.2 Bending. Wire shall withstand, without crack- insert’s nominal diameter. These are 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, and 3
ing, bending in accordance with ASTM E 290 at room times nominal diameter.
temperature through an angle of 180 deg around a diam- Each nominal length is the minimum through-hole
eter equal to twice the cross-sectional dimension of the length (material thickness), without countersink, into
wire in the plane of the bend. which that insert can be installed. The nominal insert
length is a reference value and cannot be measured.
10.2.3 Workmanship. The formed wire shall be of
uniform quality and temper; it shall be smooth, clean, 10.4.2 Assembled Length. Actual assembled length
and free from kinks, waviness, splits, cracks, laps, seams, of the insert equals nominal length minus 0.5 pitch to
scale, segregation, and other defects that may impair minus 0.75 pitch, with insert installed in a basic STI-
the serviceability of the insert. threaded hole. It cannot be measured in the insert’s
free state.
10.3 Coatings
10.3.1 Dry Film Lubricant Coating. At the option of
11 INSPECTION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
the user, dry film lubricant coating can be applied to
helical coil inserts. The coating shall meet the require- Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, the
ments of paras. 10.3.1.1 and 10.3.1.2. The color of dry inspection of inserts shall be in accordance with
film–lubricated inserts is dark gray to black. ASME B18.18.1M, with inspection level 3 for the 15-
cycle torque test described in para. 11.2.3.
10.3.1.1 Material. The lubricant shall meet the
requirements of Aerospace Standard SAE AS5272, Type
I, Lubricant, Solid Film Heat Cured, and Corrosion 11.1 Inspection (Nondestructive)
Inhibiting.
11.1.1 Examination of the Product. Inserts shall be
10.3.1.2 Thickness. The coating shall be uniformly visually examined for conformance with drawings and
deposited on the insert with the minimum thickness workmanship requirements in accordance with
being complete coverage. The maximum thickness shall ASME B18.18.1M.

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Locking feature To be measured

[Note (1)] 30 from tang
(locking inserts only)
100 max.
G

}
J

B P
K First coil diam. to meet
free diam. 210 from
K tang within 20
C U
Ends of coil may be [Note (2)] Tang
Number of V
square or angular Tang radius
free coils
Free outer diam. Notch to be on top face of
0.8
first coil beyond tangent
F Gage = pitch/2
point of tang radius
F Max. metal condition
H max.
2
2 Min. metal condition
60

D D D D
min. A min. flat
max. min. max.
H H
min. max.

D max. D min.
2 2
R min. tangent
H min. to flanks
S
See View L 2 min.
A min. flat E min. Enlarged View L
See View L 2 Typ 2 Places
E min.
E max.
2
CL of wire E max.
section
0.09 x D G Section K–K
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Assembled length of insert to be measured from notch.
(b) Dimensions apply before supplementary coating (see Tables 3 and 4).
(c) Surface texture; symbols per ASME Y14.35, requirements per ASME B46.1.
(d) Dimensions and tolerancing; ASME Y14.5M.
NOTES:
(1) Number of locking coils, spacing of locking coils, number of locking deformations, shape and orientation optional
locking feature for 1, 1.5, and 2 diam. length inserts symmetrically positioned about the center of insert, and for 2.5
and 3 diam. length inserts at 1 diam. from tang end of insert.
(2) Number of free coils to be counted from notch.

Fig. 2 Insert Configuration

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 Table 3 Insert Length Data
1 ⴛ Diam. 1 1⁄2 ⴛ Diam. 2 ⴛ Diam. 2 1⁄2 ⴛ Diam. 3 ⴛ Diam.
Norminal
Assembled Assembled Assembled Assembled Assembled
Thread Nom- C Nom- C Nom- C Nom- C Nom- C
Size inal Max. Min. (Ref.) inal Max. Min. (Ref.) inal Max. Min. (Ref.) inal Max. Min. (Ref.) inal Max. Min. (Ref.)
M2 ⴛ 0.4 2.00 1.80 1.70 3.250 3.00 2.80 2.70 5.500 4.00 3.80 3.70 7.750 5.00 4.80 4.70 10.125 6.00 5.80 5.70 12.375
M2.5 ⴛ 0.45 2.50 2.28 2.16 3.575 3.80 3.52 3.41 5.750 5.00 4.78 4.66 8.125 6.30 6.02 5.91 10.500 7.50 7.28 7.16 12.750
M3 ⴛ 0.5 3.00 2.75 2.62 3.750 4.50 4.25 4.12 6.375 6.00 5.75 5.62 8.875 7.50 7.25 7.12 11.375 9.00 8.75 8.62 13.875
M3.5 ⴛ 0.6 3.50 3.20 3.05 3.750 5.30 5.00 4.80 6.375 7.00 6.70 6.55 8.750 8.80 8.50 8.30 11.375 10.50 10.20 10.05 13.750

M4 ⴛ 0.7 4.00 3.65 3.47 3.625 6.00 5.65 5.47 6.125 8.00 7.65 7.47 8.625 10.00 9.65 9.47 11.125 12.00 11.65 11.47 13.625
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M5 ⴛ 0.8 5.00 4.60 4.40 4.125 7.50 7.10 6.90 6.875 10.00 9.60 9.40 9.625 12.50 12.10 11.90 12.375 15.00 14.60 14.40 15.125
M6 ⴛ 1 6.00 5.50 5.25 4.000 9.00 8.50 8.25 6.750 12.00 11.50 11.25 9.500 15.00 14.50 14.25 12.125 18.00 17.50 17.25 14.875
M7 ⴛ 1 7.00 6.50 6.25 4.875 10.50 10.00 9.75 8.000 14.00 13.50 13.25 11.125 17.50 17.00 16.75 14.125 21.00 20.50 20.25 17.250

M8 ⴛ 1 8.00 7.50 7.25 5.875 12.00 11.50 11.25 9.375 16.00 15.50 15.25 13.000 20.00 19.50 19.25 16.500 24.00 23.50 23.25 20.125
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M8 ⴛ 1.25 8.00 7.38 7.06 4.500 12.00 11.38 11.06 7.375 16.00 15.38 15.06 10.250 20.00 19.38 19.06 13.250 24.00 23.38 23.06 16.125
M10 ⴛ 1 10.00 9.50 9.25 7.625 15.00 14.50 14.25 12.000 20.00 19.50 19.25 16.500 25.00 24.50 24.25 21.000 30.00 29.50 29.25 25.500
M10 ⴛ 1.25 10.00 9.38 9.06 5.875 15.00 14.38 14.06 9.500 20.00 19.38 19.06 13.125 25.00 24.38 24.06 16.750 30.00 29.38 29.06 20.375
M10 ⴛ 1.5 10.00 9.25 8.87 4.875 15.00 14.25 13.87 8.000 20.00 19.25 18.87 11.125 25.00 24.25 23.87 14.250 30.00 29.25 28.87 17.375

M12 ⴛ 1.25 12.00 11.38 11.06 7.250 18.00 17.38 17.06 11.625 24.00 23.38 23.06 15.875 30.00 29.38 29.06 20.250 36.00 35.38 35.06 24.500

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M12 ⴛ 1.5 12.00 11.25 10.87 6.000 18.00 17.25 16.87 9.625 24.00 23.25 22.87 13.375 30.00 29.25 28.87 17.000 36.00 35.25 34.87 20.750
M12 ⴛ 1.75 12.00 11.12 10.68 5.000 18.00 17.12 16.68 8.250 24.00 23.12 22.68 11.500 30.00 29.12 28.68 14.625 36.00 35.12 34.68 17.875

M14 ⴛ 1.5 14.00 13.25 12.87 7.125 21.00 20.25 19.87 11.375 28.00 27.25 26.87 15.625 35.00 4.25 33.87 20.000 42.00 41.25 40.87 24.250
M14 ⴛ 2 14.00 13.00 12.50 5.125 21.00 20.00 19.50 8.500 28.00 27.00 26.50 11.750 35.00 34.00 33.50 15.000 42.00 41.00 40.50 18.375

M16 ⴛ 1.5 16.00 15.25 14.87 8.250 24.00 23.25 22.87 13.125 32.00 31.25 30.87 18.000 40.00 39.25 38.87 22.750 48.00 47.25 46.87 27.625
M16 ⴛ 2 16.00 15.00 14.50 6.125 24.00 23.00 22.50 9.750 32.00 31.00 30.50 13.500 40.00 39.00 38.50 17.250 48.00 47.00 46.50 21.000

M18 ⴛ 1.5 18.00 17.25 16.87 9.500 27.00 26.25 25.87 15.000 36.00 35.25 34.87 20.375 45.00 44.25 43.87 25.875 54.00 53.25 52.87 31.375
M18 ⴛ 2 18.00 17.00 16.50 7.000 27.00 26.00 25.50 11.125 36.00 35.00 34.50 15.375 45.00 44.00 43.50 19.500 54.00 53.00 52.50 23.625
M18 ⴛ 2.5 18.00 16.75 16.12 5.375 27.00 25.75 25.12 8.875 36.00 34.75 34.12 12.250 45.00 43.75 43.12 15.625 54.00 52.75 52.12 19.000

M20 ⴛ 1.5 20.00 19.25 18.87 10.750 30.00 29.25 28.87 16.875 40.00 39.25 38.87 22.875 50.00 49.25 48.87 28.875 60.00 59.25 58.87 35.000
M20 ⴛ 2 20.00 19.00 18.50 7.875 30.00 29.00 28.50 12.500 40.00 39.00 38.50 17.250 50.00 49.00 48.50 21.875 60.00 59.00 58.50 26.500
M20 ⴛ 2.5 20.00 18.75 18.12 6.125 30.00 28.75 28.12 9.875 40.00 38.75 38.12 13.625 50.00 48.75 48.12 17.375 60.00 58.75 58.12 21.125

M22 ⴛ 1.5 22.00 21.25 20.87 11.875 33.00 32.25 31.87 18.500 44.00 43.25 42.87 25.125 55.00 54.25 53.87 31.625 66.00 65.25 64.87 38.250
M22 ⴛ 2 22.00 21.00 20.50 8.750 33.00 32.00 31.50 13.750 44.00 43.00 42.50 18.875 55.00 54.00 53.50 23.875 66.00 65.00 64.50 29.000
M22 ⴛ 2.5 22.00 20.75 20.12 6.750 33.00 31.75 31.12 10.875 44.00 42.75 42.12 14.875 55.00 53.75 53.12 19.000 66.00 64.75 64.12 23.125

M24 ⴛ 2 24.00 23.00 22.50 9.500 36.00 35.00 34.50 15.000 48.00 47.00 16.50 20.375 60.00 59.00 58.50 25.875 72.00 71.00 70.50 31.250
M24 ⴛ 3 24.00 22.50 21.75 6.125 36.00 34.50 33.75 10.000 48.00 46.50 45.75 13.750 60.00 58.50 57.75 17.500 72.00 70.50 69.75 21.375
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Table 3 Insert Length Data (Cont’d)

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1 ⴛ Diam. 1 ⁄2 ⴛ Diam. 2 ⴛ Diam. 2 1⁄2 ⴛ Diam. 3 ⴛ Diam.
Norminal
Assembled Assembled Assembled Assembled Assembled
Thread Nom- C Nom- C Nom- C Nom- C Nom- C
Size inal Max. Min. (Ref.) inal Max. Min. (Ref.) inal Max. Min. (Ref.) inal Max. Min. (Ref.) inal Max. Min. (Ref.)
M27 ⴛ 2 27.00 26.00 25.50 10.875 40.50 39.50 39.00 17.000 54.00 53.00 52.50 23.250 67.50 66.50 66.00 29.375 81.00 80.00 79.50 35.500
M27 ⴛ 3 27.00 25.50 24.75 7.000 40.50 39.00 38.25 11.250 54.00 52.50 51.75 15.500 67.50 66.50 65.25 19.750 81.00 79.50 78.75 24.000

M30 ⴛ 2 30.00 29.00 28.50 12.250 45.00 44.00 43.50 19.125 60.00 59.00 58.50 25.875 75.00 74.00 73.50 32.750 90.00 89.00 88.50 39.500
M30 ⴛ 3 30.00 28.50 27.75 7.875 45.00 43.50 42.75 12.500 60.00 58.50 57.75 17.125 75.00 73.50 72.75 21.875 90.00 88.50 87.75 26.500

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M30 ⴛ 3.5 30.00 28.25 27.37 6.750 45.00 43.25 42.37 10.750 60.00 58.25 57.37 14.875 75.00 73.25 72.37 18.875 90.00 88.25 87.37 23.000

M33 ⴛ 2 33.00 32.00 31.50 13.625 49.50 48.50 48.00 21.125 66.00 65.00 64.50 28.625 82.50 81.50 81.00 35.000 99.00 98.00 97.50 43.500
M33 ⴛ 3 33.00 32.50 30.75 8.750 49.50 48.00 47.25 13.875 66.00 64.50 63.75 19.000 82.50 81.00 80.25 24.125 99.00 97.50 96.75 29.250

M36 ⴛ 2 36.00 35.00 34.50 15.000 54.00 53.00 52.50 23.250 72.00 71.00 70.50 31.375 90.00 89.00 88.50 39.500 108.00 107.00 106.50 47.750
M36 ⴛ 3 36.00 34.50 33.75 9.750 54.00 52.50 51.75 15.250 72.00 70.50 69.75 20.875 90.00 88.50 87.75 26.500 108.00 106.50 105.75 32.000
M36 ⴛ 4 36.00 34.00 33.00 7.125 54.00 52.00 51.00 11.375 72.00 70.00 69.00 15.625 90.00 88.00 87.00 19.875 108.00 106.00 105.00 24.250

M39 ⴛ 2 39.00 38.00 37.50 16.375 58.50 57.50 57.00 25.250 78.00 77.00 76.50 34.125 97.50 96.50 96.00 43.000 117.00 116.00 115.50 51.875
M39 ⴛ 3 39.00 37.50 36.75 10.750 58.50 57.00 56.25 15.750 78.00 76.50 75.75 22.750 97.50 96.00 95.25 28.875 117.00 115.50 114.75 34.875
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Nominal A, B D E H J P U
R, S, V,
Thread Size Min. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Gage, F Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Min. Min. Max. Max.
M2 ⴛ 0.4 0.074 2.50 2.70 0.389 0.433 0.274 0.350 0.200 0.2495 0.2600 2.50 2.70 1.30 1.90 0.072 0.125 0.66 0.37 0.22
M2.5 ⴛ 0.45 0.082 3.20 3.70 0.437 0.487 0.318 0.394 0.225 0.2820 0.2920 3.05 3.65 1.60 2.25 0.081 0.141 1.22 0.81 0.30
M3 ⴛ 0.5 0.105 3.80 4.35 0.482 0.541 0.352 0.438 0.250 0.3145 0.3250 3.60 4.30 1.95 2.80 0.090 0.156 1.33 0.56 0.30
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M3.5 ⴛ 0.6 1.160 4.40 4.95 0.586 0.650 0.449 0.525 0.300 0.3795 0.3900 4.25 4.90 2.20 3.00 0.108 0.158 1.47 0.92 0.30

M4 ⴛ 0.7 0.163 5.05 5.60 0.683 0.758 0.510 0.612 0.350 0.4445 0.4550 4.90 5.55 2.50 3.55 0.126 0.219 1.67 1.02 0.45
M5 ⴛ 0.8 0.209 6.25 6.80 0.775 0.866 0.598 0.700 0.400 0.5085 0.5200 6.10 6.75 3.15 4.55 0.144 0.250 2.09 1.41 0.60
M6 ⴛ 1 0.267 7.40 7.95 0.975 1.083 0.748 0.875 0.500 0.6370 0.6500 7.25 7.90 3.70 4.85 0.180 0.312 2.55 1.65 0.60
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M7 ⴛ 1 0.267 8.65 9.20 0.975 1.083 0.748 0.875 0.500 0.6370 0.6500 8.40 9.15 4.30 5.50 0.180 0.312 3.10 2.09 0.75

M8 ⴛ 1 0.267 9.70 10.25 0.975 1.083 0.748 0.875 0.500 0.6370 0.6500 9.20 9.65 4.75 6.50 0.180 0.312 3.58 2.27 0.75
M8 ⴛ 1.25 0.415 9.80 10.35 1.251 1.353 0.967 1.094 0.625 0.7990 0.8120 9.50 9.90 4.75 6.50 0.226 0.391 3.60 2.02 0.75
M10 ⴛ 1 0.267 11.95 12.50 0.975 1.083 0.748 0.875 0.500 0.6370 0.6500 11.10 11.55 5.50 8.00 0.180 0.312 4.90 2.95 0.75
M10 ⴛ 1.25 0.415 12.10 12.65 1.251 1.353 0.967 1.094 0.625 0.7990 0.8120 11.50 11.95 5.50 8.00 0.226 0.391 4.77 2.56 0.75

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M10 ⴛ 1.5 0.511 11.95 12.50 1.522 1.624 1.160 1.312 0.750 0.9615 0.9740 11.80 12.25 5.50 8.00 0.271 0.469 4.54 2.56 0.75

M12 ⴛ 1.25 0.415 14.30 15.00 1.251 1.353 0.967 1.094 0.625 0.7990 0.8120 13.50 14.00 6.70 9.75 0.226 0.391 5.84 3.77 1.00
M12 ⴛ 1.5 0.511 14.25 14.95 1.522 1.624 1.160 1.312 0.750 0.9615 0.9740 13.80 14.30 6.70 9.75 0.271 0.469 5.58 3.50 1.20
M12 ⴛ 1.75 0.654 14.30 15.00 1.792 1.894 1.379 1.531 0.875 1.1240 1.1370 14.10 14.60 6.70 9.75 0.316 0.547 5.36 3.23 1.40

M14 ⴛ 1.5 0.511 16.55 17.25 1.522 1.624 1.160 1.312 0.750 0.9615 0.9740 15.80 16.30 7.20 11.25 0.271 0.469 6.76 4.34 1.15
M14 ⴛ 2 0.799 16.65 17.35 2.063 2.165 1.598 1.750 1.000 1.2865 1.2990 16.40 16.90 7.20 11.25 0.361 0.625 6.26 3.79 1.40

M16 ⴛ 1.5 0.511 18.90 19.60 1.522 1.624 1.160 1.312 0.750 0.9615 0.9740 17.80 18.30 8.30 12.75 0.271 0.469 7.78 5.32 1.45
M16 ⴛ 2 0.799 18.90 19.60 2.063 2.165 1.598 1.750 1.000 1.2865 1.2990 18.40 18.90 8.30 12.75 0.361 0.625 7.30 4.76 2.70

M18 ⴛ 1.5 0.511 21.05 21.75 1.522 1.624 1.160 1.312 0.750 0.9615 0.9740 19.80 20.35 9.30 14.00 0.271 0.469 8.83 6.26 1.75
M18 ⴛ 2 0.799 21.15 21.85 2.063 2.165 1.598 1.750 1.000 1.2865 1.2990 20.40 20.95 9.30 14.00 0.361 0.625 8.30 5.74 2.70
M18 ⴛ 2.5 1.017 21.30 22.00 2.604 2.706 1.998 2.188 1.250 1.6110 1.6240 20.90 21.45 9.30 14.00 0.451 0.781 7.79 5.20 2.85

M20 ⴛ 1.5 0.511 23.15 24.00 1.522 1.624 1.160 1.312 0.750 0.9615 0.9740 21.80 22.50 10.40 14.50 0.271 0.469 9.77 7.19 2.85
M20 ⴛ 2 0.799 23.20 24.05 2.063 2.165 1.598 1.750 1.000 1.2865 1.2990 22.40 23.10 10.40 14.50 0.361 0.625 9.40 6.65 2.85
M20 ⴛ 2.5 1.017 23.55 24.40 2.604 2.706 1.998 2.188 1.250 1.6110 1.6240 22.90 23.60 10.40 14.50 0.451 0.781 8.89 6.11 2.85
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Table 4 Insert Dimensions (Cont’d)

Nominal A, B D E H J P R, S, U V,
Thread Size Min. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Gage, F Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Min. Min. Max. Max.
M20 ⴛ 1.5 0.511 23.15 24.00 1.522 1.624 1.160 1.312 0.750 0.9615 0.9740 24.10 24.80 11.40 16.00 0.271 0.469 11.10 8.01 2.85
M22 ⴛ 2 0.799 25.60 26.50 2.063 2.165 1.598 1.750 1.000 1.2865 1.2990 24.40 25.10 11.40 16.00 0.361 0.625 10.45 7.61 2.85
M22 ⴛ 2.5 1.017 25.90 26.90 2.604 2.706 1.998 2.188 1.250 1.6110 1.6240 24.90 25.60 11.40 16.00 0.451 0.781 9.94 7.07 2.85

M24 ⴛ 2 0.799 28.10 29.10 2.063 2.165 1.598 1.750 1.000 1.2865 1.2990 26.40 27.10 12.50 16.50 0.361 0.625 11.48 8.60 2.85
M24 ⴛ 3 1.234 28.00 29.00 3.146 3.248 2.396 2.625 1.500 1.9360 1.9485 27.50 28.20 12.50 16.50 0.541 0.938 10.45 7.51 2.85

M27 ⴛ 2 0.799 31.30 32.30 2.063 2.165 1.598 1.750 1.000 1.2865 1.2990 29.40 30.10 14.00 17.50 0.361 0.625 13.14 9.93 2.85
M27 ⴛ 3 1.234 31.40 32.40 3.146 3.248 2.396 2.625 1.500 1.9360 1.9485 30.50 31.20 14.00 17.50 0.541 0.938 12.13 8.85 2.85

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M30 ⴛ 2 0.799 34.50 35.70 2.063 2.165 1.598 1.750 1.000 1.2865 1.2990 32.50 33.20 15.00 19.00 0.361 0.625 14.81 11.26 2.85
M30 ⴛ 3 1.234 34.90 36.10 3.146 3.248 2.396 2.625 1.500 1.9360 1.9485 33.50 34.20 15.00 19.00 0.541 0.938 13.65 10.32 2.85
M30 ⴛ 3.5 1.451 34.90 36.10 3.687 3.789 2.833 3.062 1.750 2.2605 2.2750 34.10 34.60 15.00 19.00 0.631 1.094 13.13 9.65 2.85

M33 ⴛ 2 0.799 37.80 39.20 2.063 2.165 1.598 1.750 1.000 1.2865 1.2990 35.80 36.50 17.00 21.00 0.361 0.625 16.35 12.74 2.85
M33 ⴛ 3 1.234 38.10 39.50 3.146 3.248 2.396 2.625 1.500 1.9360 1.9485 36.50 37.20 17.00 21.00 0.541 0.938 15.19 11.78 2.85

M36 ⴛ 2 0.799 41.00 42.40 2.063 2.165 1.598 1.750 1.000 1.2865 1.2990 39.00 39.70 18.50 22.50 0.361 0.625 17.77 14.29 2.85
M36 ⴛ 3 1.234 41.30 42.70 3.146 3.248 2.396 2.625 1.500 1.9360 1.9485 39.50 40.20 18.50 22.50 0.541 0.938 16.73 13.23 2.85
M36 ⴛ 4 1.688 41.50 42.90 4.228 4.330 3.271 3.500 2.000 2.5855 2.5980 40.60 41.10 18.50 22.50 0.722 1.250 15.57 12.12 2.85

M39 ⴛ 2 0.799 44.30 45.70 2.063 2.165 1.598 1.750 1.000 1.2865 1.2990 42.30 43.00 20.00 24.00 0.361 0.625 19.28 15.77 2.85
M39 ⴛ 3 1.234 44.40 45.80 3.146 3.248 2.396 2.625 1.500 1.9360 1.9485 42.50 43.20 20.00 24.00 0.541 0.938 18.28 14.68 2.85
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11.1.2 Threads. The inserts, when assembled in STI- block made from 2024-T4 (SAE AMS4120 or
threaded holes conforming to Table 1, shall form threads ASTM B 209M) aluminum alloy. After installation, the
conforming to ASME B1.13M Tolerance Class 4H5H or tang shall be removed. The surface of the test block from
5H except for the locking feature of screw-locking which the insert is assembled shall be marked “TOP”
inserts. The assembled insert, both types, shall accept and shall be marked to indicate the radial location where
and function with parts having external MJ threads per the assembled insert begins. A steel spacer meeting the
ASME B1.21M. requirements of Fig. 3 and Table 6 shall be used for
NOTE: The accuracy of the finished thread when the insert is
developing the bolt load.
installed depends on the accuracy of the tapped hole. If the finished 11.2.3 Torque Test Method. The torque test shall con-
tapped hole gages satisfactorily, the installed insert will be within
sist of a 15-cycle, room temperature test. A new bolt
the thread tolerance when the insert meets the requirements of the
Standard. It is, therefore, not necessary to gage the installed insert. or screw and new tapped hole shall be used for each
After the insert is installed, the GO thread plug gage may not enter complete 15-cycle test. For each of the 15 cycles, bolts
freely because the insert may not have been fully seated in the shall be assembled and seated to the assembly torque
tapped hole. However, the insert should become seated after a bolt specified in Table 5. Bolts shall be completely disengaged
or screw is installed and tightened. from the locking coils of the insert at the end of each
11.1.3 Tang Removal Notch. The tang removal notch cycle. The test shall be run at less than 40 rpm to yield
shall be located as shown in Fig. 2 and of such depth a dependable measure of torque and avoid heating of
that the part may be installed without failure of the the bolt.
tang and that the tang may be removed, after assembly, 11.2.4 Maximum Locking Torque. Maximum locking
without affecting the function of the installed insert. torque shall be the highest torque value encountered on
any installation or removal cycle and shall not exceed
11.2 Self-Locking Torque (Destructive)
the values specified in Table 5. Maximum locking torque
The screw-locking insert, when assembled in threaded readings shall be taken on the first and seventh installa-
holes conforming to Table 1 and tested in accordance tion cycles before the assembly torque is applied and
with the following paragraphs, shall provide a frictional on the 15th removal cycle.
lock to retain the bolt threads within the torque limits
specified in Table 5. 11.2.5 Minimum Breakaway Torque. Minimum break-
away torque shall be the torque required to overcome
11.2.1 Torque Test Bolts. Assembled screw-locking static friction when 100% of the locking feature is
inserts shall be torque tested with bolts in accordance engaged and the bolt or screw is not seated (no axial
with ASME B1.13M or ASME B1.21M, cadmium plated, load). It shall be recorded at the start of the 15th removal
or having other coating with a similar coefficient of fric- cycle. The torque value for any cycle shall be not less
tion and hardness of 36 HRC to 44 HRC. The bolts than the applicable value shown in Table 5.
selected for this test shall be of sufficient length so the
thread runout does not enter the insert and that a mini- 11.2.6 Acceptance. The inserts shall be considered to
mum of one full thread extends past the end of the have failed if, at the completion of any of the tests and
insert when the bolt is fully seated. Acceptability of inspection, any of the following conditions exist:
bolt threads shall be determined based on System 22 of (a) any break or crack in the insert
ASME B1.3M. (b) installation or removal torque exceeds the maxi-
mum locking torque value in Table 5
NOTE: Until a replacement for cadmium plating on the torque
test bolts (as specified in para. 11.2.1) is found, and test data (c) breakaway torque less than the values in Table 5
completed, an alternate coating/lubricant can be used to perform (d) movement of the insert beyond ±90 deg relative
the torque test (values may be different from those obtained using to the TOP surface when installing or removing the
cadmium-plated screws) based on agreement between the cus- test bolt
tomer and insert supplier.
(e) seizure or galling of the insert or test bolt
11.2.2 Torque Test Block and Spacer. The insert to be (f) tang not broken off, which interferes with the test
tested shall be installed in a Tolerance Class 4H5H– or bolt at installation
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Table 5 Self-Locking Torque

Maximum Maximum
Locking Locking
Torque Torque
Installation Minimum Installation Minimum
Nominal or Breakaway Nominal or Breakaway
Thread Removal, Torque, Thread Removal, Torque,
Size N·m N·m Size N·m N·m
M2 ⴛ 0.4 0.12 0.03
M18 ⴛ 1.5 42 5.5
M2.5 ⴛ 0.45 0.22 0.06 M18 ⴛ 2 42 5.5
M18 ⴛ 2.5 42 5.5
M3 ⴛ 0.5 0.44 0.1
M3.5 ⴛ 0.6 0.68 0.12 M20 ⴛ 1.5 54 7
M4 ⴛ 0.7 0.9 0.16 M20 ⴛ 2 54 7
M20 ⴛ 2.5 54 7
M5 ⴛ 0.8 1.6 0.3
M6 ⴛ 1 3 0.4 M22 ⴛ 1.5 70 9
M7 ⴛ 1 4.4 0.6 M22 ⴛ 2 70 9
M22 ⴛ 2.5 70 9
M8 ⴛ 1 6 0.8
M8 ⴛ 1.25 6 0.8 M24 ⴛ 2 80 11
M10 ⴛ 1 10 1.4 M24 ⴛ 3 80 11
M10 ⴛ 1.25 10 1.4
M10 ⴛ 1.5 10 1.4 M27 ⴛ 2 95 12
M27 ⴛ 3 95 12
M12 ⴛ 1.25 15 2.2
M12 ⴛ 1.5 15 2.2 M30 ⴛ 2 110 14
M12 ⴛ 1.75 15 2.2 M30 ⴛ 3 110 14
M30 ⴛ 3.5 110 14
M14 ⴛ 1.5 23 3
M14 ⴛ 2 23 3 M33 ⴛ 2 125 16
M33 ⴛ 3 125 16
M16 ⴛ 1.5 32 4.2
M16 ⴛ 2 32 4.2 M36 ⴛ 2 140 18
M36 ⴛ 3 140 18
M36 ⴛ 4 140 18

M39 ⴛ 2 150 20
M39 ⴛ 3 150 20

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60  2

Countersink
Diameter Hole diameter
diameter
or width

Material: Steel Thickness

Hardness: 45-50 HRC

Fig. 3 Torque Test Spacer

Table 6 Torque Test Spacer Dimensions

Nominal Minimum Hole Diameter Countersink Diameter
Insert Diameter Minimum
Size or Width Max. Min. Max. Min. Thickness
2 7.0 2.3 2.1 2.7 2.5 1.5
2.5 8.0 2.8 2.6 3.3 3.1 1.5
3 9.0 3.5 3.3 3.8 3.6 2.0
3.5 10.0 4.0 3.8 4.3 4.1 2.0
4 11.0 4.5 4.3 4.9 4.7 3.0
5 12.0 5.5 5.3 5.9 5.7 3.0
6 14.0 6.5 6.3 7.0 6.8 3.5
7 17.0 7.6 7.3 8.4 8.2 3.5
8 19.0 8.6 8.3 9.5 9.2 4.0
10 23.0 10.7 10.4 11.5 11.2 4.0
12 27.0 12.7 12.4 14.5 14.2 4.5
14 31.0 14.8 14.4 16.5 16.2 4.5
16 35.0 16.8 16.4 18.5 18.2 4.5
18 39.0 18.8 18.4 20.7 20.4 4.5
20 43.0 20.8 20.4 22.7 22.4 5.0
22 47.0 22.8 22.4 24.7 24.4 5.0
24 51.0 24.8 24.4 26.7 26.4 5.0
27 56.0 28.3 27.9 29.8 29.4 5.0
30 62.0 31.3 30.9 33.8 33.4 6.0
33 67.0 34.3 33.9 36.8 36.4 6.0
36 72.0 37.3 36.9 39.8 39.4 6.0
39 77.0 40.3 39.9 42.8 42.4 6.0

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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX A
INSERT LENGTH SELECTION

A-1 ENGAGED LENGTH OF BOLT In using this table, the following factors must be con-
sidered:
Normally, the engaged length of bolt in an insert is (a) The parent material shear strengths are for room
determined by strength considerations. temperature. Elevated temperatures call for significant
shear value reductions; compensation should be made
when required. Shear values are appropriate because
A-2 MATERIAL STRENGTHS the parent material is subject to shearing stress at the
major diameter of the tapped threads.
The standard engineering practice of balancing the (b) When parent material shear strength falls between
tensile strength of the bolt material against the shear two tabulated values, use the lower of the two.
strength of the parent or boss material also applies to (c) Bolt thread length, overall length, insert length,
helical coil inserts. Tables A-1 and A-2 will aid in devel- and full tapped thread depth must be adequate to ensure
oping the full load value of the bolt rather than stripping full-thread engagement when assembled to comply with
the parent or tapped material. its design function.

Table A-1 Insert Length Selection

Parent Bolt Property Class
Material 4.6 4.8 5.8 8.8 9.8 10.9 12.9
Shear
Strength,
MPa Insert Length in Terms of Diameters
70 3 3 3 ... ... ... ...
100 2 2 2 3 ... ... ...
150 1.5 1.5 1.5 2 2.5 2.5 3
200 1.5 1.5 1.5 2 2 2 2
250 1 1 1 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
300 1 1 1 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
350 1 1 1 1 1 1.5 1.5

Table A-2 Hardness Number Conversion

Bolt Property Class Max. Rockwell Hardness Max. Tensile Strength, MPa
4.6 95 HRB 705
4.8 95 HRB 705
5.8 95 HRB 705
8.8 34 HRC 1055
9.8 36 HRC 1115
10.9 39 HRC 1215
12.9 44 HRC 1435

GENERAL NOTE: Bolt strength upon which insert length recommendations are based is developed by taking the maximum
hardness per ASTM F568M Carbon and Alloy Steel Externally Threaded Metric Fasteners and the equivalent tensile strength
from SAE J417 Hardness Tests and Hardness Number Conversions.

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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX B
SCREW THREAD INSERT TAPS

B-1 SCOPE B-3.2 Tap Thread Limits

This Appendix covers design and dimensions for taps Ground thread taps are recommended for screw
for producing Metric Series STI–threaded holes required thread inserts. Tap thread limits are in accordance with
for the installation of helical coil screw thread inserts. ASME B94.9. Basic pitch diameter used for determining
Threaded hole dimensions are shown in Table 1 of this values is the “Pitch Diameter, min.” from Table 1.
Standard.

B-2 NOMENCLATURE
Helical coil screw thread insert taps are identified by B-4 MARKING
the designation STI.
Taps are marked in accordance with ASME B94.9.
B-3 DESIGNS AND DIMENSIONS
B-3.1 Types of Taps EXAMPLE: M6 ⴛ 1 STI HS G H2.
Various types and styles of STI taps are available.
General dimensions and tolerances are in accordance Other information may be added at the discretion of
with ASME B94.9. the manufacturer.

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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX C
INSTALLATION

C-1 INSERT INSTALLATION C-3.2 Power Inserting Tools — Air Driven

Helical coil inserts are greater in diameter than the For installing large quantities of helical coil inserts,
STI-tapped holes into which they are installed. The power inserting tools are available. A typical tool is
installation process applies torque to the tang to reduce comprised of three basic assemblies: a reversible air
the diameter of the leading coil and permit it to enter motor, an adapter, and a front-end assembly. The air
the tapped hole. The remaining coils are reduced in motor provides the driving torque. The adapter couples
diameter as they, in turn, are screwed into the tapped the motor to the front-end assembly. The front-end
hole. When the torque or rotation is stopped, the insert assembly holds the insert and, in operation, reduces the
coil expands with a spring-like action to anchor the diameter of the insert (prewinds), then drives it into its
insert permanently in place against the threads of the tapped hole. A foot-activated air valve may be used as
tapped hole. an alternative to the hand-activated lever.
Finer pitch inserts are proportionally larger (before Two sizes of adapters are available: one for the smaller
installation) than coarse pitch inserts and thus have to range of thread sizes and one for the larger sizes. These
be "prewound" to a smaller diameter for installation. tools will install 1, 1.5, and 2 diameter length inserts.
Large, coarse pitch inserts need only a threaded mandrel Front-end assemblies are also available for longer length
tool for installation. inserts or larger sizes.
Examples of air-driven power inserting tools are
shown in Table C-2.
C-2 STRIP FEED
Helical coil inserts are normally furnished in bulk
C-4 TANG BREAK-OFF TOOLS
containers. However, they are also normally available
in feeding belts known as strip feed. If the bolt is to engage the full length of the insert, the
Strip feed consists of a belt or strip of pliable plastic driving tang must be removed to eliminate interference
such as polyethylene through which holes have been with the end of the assembled bolt.
punched, and into which the helical coil inserts are posi- Tang break-off tools are of several types.
tioned, the ends of the inserts protruding from each side
of the strip. The strip is coiled on a reel or spool. C-4.1 Spring-Actuated Manual Tang Break-Off Tool
The purpose for, and advantage of strip feed is to ease Spring-actuated tang break-off tools are available for
handling of the insert and to increase installation rates. use with inserts through 12 mm nominal diameter. Their
Inserting tools are available for handling strip feed, operation is automatic, having a spring-loaded, easily
wherein the strip passes through a slot in the prewinder triggered punch that strikes a sharp, uniform blow
thus locating each insert for engagement with the man- against the tang of the installed insert.
drel. After each insert has been driven through the tool Examples are shown in Table C-3.
and installed into the work, the strip indexes the next
insert into position. C-4.2 Pneumatic Tang Break-Off Tool
Helical coil inserts are normally available in strip feed
Pneumatic tang break-off tools provide rapid tang
in sizes up through 8 mm nominal diameter.
removal for quantities of installed inserts in sizes up to
M12. Supplied 0.414 MPa to 0.551 MPa air, the tool is
C-3 INSERTING TOOLS hand-held. The punch is inserted into the installed insert
in contact with the tang. A push button actuates the
C-3.1 Manual Inserting Tools punch to deliver a sharp, uniform blow, which breaks
Various types of manual inserting tools are available. off the tang. Examples are shown in Table C-4.
Examples are shown in Table C-1. These manual
inserting tools will install helical coil inserts up to 3 C-4.3 Rod-Type Tang Break-Off Tool
diameters long for thread sizes up through 22 mm. Tools Rod-type tools are available for use with inserts
for sizes 24 mm and larger will install inserts up to 2 through 12 mm nominal diameter. They are actuated by
diameters long. the tap of a hammer. Examples are given in Table C-5.

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C-4.4 Long-Nose Pliers to the insert, striking the head of the tool a light blow,
For insert nominal sizes larger than 12 mm, use long- and turning counterclockwise while maintaining steady
nose pliers, bending the tang up and down to snap it downward pressure.
off at the notch.

C-5 EXTRACTING TOOLS

Examples of tools to remove helical coil inserts are
shown in Table C-6. These operate by applying the tool

Table C-1 Manual Inserting Tools

Size A B C D

D
M2 ⴛ 0.4 66.7 19.1 4.8 11.1
A C

Type I

M2.5 ⴛ 0.45 189.7 117.5 57.9 9.5

M3 ⴛ 0.5 189.7 117.5 57.9 9.5
M3.5 ⴛ 0.6 189.7 117.5 57.9 9.5

D M4 ⴛ 0.7 189.7 117.5 57.9 9.5

M5 ⴛ 0.8 189.7 117.5 57.9 11.9
C
M6 ⴛ 1 202.4 117.5 64.3 13.1
M7 ⴛ 1 202.4 128.0 94.5 17.9

M8 ⴛ 1 202.4 127.0 94.5 17.9

M8 ⴛ 1.25 202.4 127.0 94.5 17.9
B
M10 ⴛ 1 215.1 133.3 94.5 19.8
A M10 ⴛ 1.25 215.1 133.3 94.5 19.8
M10 ⴛ 1.5 215.1 133.3 94.5 19.8

Type II M12 ⴛ 1.25 224.6 139.7 94.5 22.2

M12 ⴛ 1.5 224.6 139.7 94.5 22.2
M12 ⴛ 1.75 224.6 139.7 94.5 22.2

M18 ⴛ 2.5 123.8 60.3 101.6

C
M22 ⴛ 2.5 123.8 74.6 114.3
M24 ⴛ 3 123.8 57.2 114.3
M27 ⴛ 3 171.5 57.2 152.4
M30 ⴛ 3.5 171.5 69.8 152.4
M36 ⴛ 4 171.5 84.1 152.4
B

Type III

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Table C-1 Manual Inserting Tools (Cont’d)

Size A B C D
M14 ⴛ 1.5 146.0 76.2 101.6 22.2
M14 ⴛ 2 146.0 76.2 101.6 22.2
M16 ⴛ 1.5 149.2 76.2 101.6 25.4
M16 ⴛ 2 149.2 76.2 101.6 25.4
M18 ⴛ 1.5 155.6 76.2 101.6 28.6
M18 ⴛ 2 155.6 76.2 101.6 28.6
M20 ⴛ 1.5 160.3 76.2 101.6 28.6
M20 ⴛ 2 160.3 76.2 101.6 28.6
M20 ⴛ 2.5 160.3 76.2 101.6 28.6
M22 ⴛ 1.5 171.4 76.2 114.3 33.3
M22 ⴛ 2 171.4 76.2 114.3 33.3
D C
M24 ⴛ 2 152.4 76.2 114.3 33.3
M27 ⴛ 2 177.8 95.2 152.4 38.1
B M30 ⴛ 2 184.2 95.2 152.4 46.0
M30 ⴛ 3 184.2 95.2 152.4 46.0
A M33 ⴛ 2 192.1 95.2 152.4 46.0
M33 ⴛ 3 192.1 95.2 152.4 46.0
M36 ⴛ 2 200.0 95.2 152.4 46.0
Type IV
M36 ⴛ 3 200.0 95.2 152.4 46.0
M39 ⴛ 2 206.4 95.2 152.4 50.8
M39 ⴛ 3 206.4 95.2 152.4 50.8

Front end assembly D

A Adapter

C Air motor

Table C-2 Air Power Inserting Tools

For Bulk Inserts For Strip Feed Inserts
Size A B A B C D E

M2.5 ⴛ 0.45 6.4 14.6 9.5 23.8 112.7 31.8 249.2

M3 ⴛ 0.5 7.1 14.6 9.5 23.8 112.7 31.8 249.2
M3.5 ⴛ 0.6 7.9 14.6 12.7 23.8 112.7 31.8 249.2
M4 ⴛ 0.7 8.7 14.6 12.7 23.8 112.7 31.8 249.2
M5 ⴛ 0.8 9.5 23.3 12.7 23.8 112.7 31.8 249.2
M6 ⴛ 1 10.7 23.3 15.9 34.9 112.7 31.8 249.2
M7 ⴛ 1 14.3 30.5 17.5 30.5 146.0 31.8 282.6
M8 ⴛ 1 14.3 33.0 19.2 33.0 146.0 31.8 282.6
M8 ⴛ 1.25 14.3 33.0 19.2 33.0 146.0 31.8 282.6
M10 ⴛ 1 19.0 34.1 ... ... 162.7 31.8 299.2
M10 ⴛ 1.25 19.0 34.1 ... ... 162.7 31.8 299.2
M10 ⴛ 1.5 19.0 34.1 ... ... 162.7 31.8 299.2
M12 ⴛ 1.25 20.6 44.0 ... ... 169.9 31.8 306.4
M12 ⴛ 1.5 20.6 44.0 ... ... 169.9 31.8 306.4
M12 ⴛ 1.75 20.6 44.0 ... ... 169.9 31.8 306.4

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D
A

C
B

Table C-3 Spring-Actuated Tang Break-Off Tool

Size A B C D E
M2 ⴛ 0.4 1.32 133.4 127.0 ... 12.7
M2.5 ⴛ 0.45 1.47 138.1 127.0 ... 12.7
M3 ⴛ 0.5 1.93 139.7 127.0 ... 12.7
M3.5 ⴛ 0.6 1.93 139.7 127.0 ... 12.7
M4 ⴛ 0.7 2.84 142.9 127.0 ... 12.7
M5 ⴛ 0.8 3.17 146.0 127.0 ... 12.7
M6 ⴛ 1 3.91 147.6 127.0 ... 12.7
M7 ⴛ 1 3.00 147.6 124.6 5.08 15.9
M8 ⴛ 1 3.04 147.6 124.6 5.66 15.9
M8 ⴛ 1.25 3.04 147.6 124.6 6.42 15.9
M10 ⴛ 1 5.81 183.4 154.8 7.67 19.05
M10 ⴛ 1.25 5.81 183.4 154.8 7.67 19.05
M10 ⴛ 1.5 5.81 183.4 154.8 7.67 19.05
M12 ⴛ 1.25 5.81 186.5 154.8 9.09 19.05
M12 ⴛ 1.5 5.81 186.5 154.8 9.09 19.05
M12 ⴛ 1.75 5.81 186.5 154.8 9.09 19.05

E
A D

C
B
Table C-4 Penumatic Tang Break-Off Tools
Size A B C D E

M2 ⴛ 0.4 1.32 ... ... ... 15.88

M2.5 ⴛ 0.45 1.47 ... ... ... 15.88
M3 ⴛ 0.5 1.93 228.60 215.90 ... 15.88
M3.5 ⴛ 0.6 1.93 228.60 215.90 ... 15.88
M4 ⴛ 0.7 2.84 230.99 215.90 ... 15.88
M5 ⴛ 0.8 3.17 234.16 215.16 ... 15.88
M6 ⴛ 1 3.91 235.74 215.14 ... 15.88
M7 ⴛ 1 3.00 242.89 219.89 5.08 15.88
M8 ⴛ 1 3.04 246.06 223.06 5.66 15.88
M8 ⴛ 1.25 3.04 246.06 223.06 6.42 15.88
M10 ⴛ 1 5.81 269.08 240.48 7.67 19.05
M10 ⴛ 1.25 5.81 269.08 240.48 7.67 19.05
M10 ⴛ 1.5 5.81 269.08 240.48 7.67 19.05
M12 ⴛ 1.25 5.81 271.46 239.76 9.09 19.05
M12 ⴛ 1.5 5.81 271.46 239.76 9.09 19.05
M12 ⴛ 1.75 5.81 271.46 239.76 9.09 19.05

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Table C-5 Rod-Type Tang Break-Off Tool

Size A B C D
M2.5 ⴛ 0.45 6.4 102 1.47 10
M3 ⴛ 0.5 6.4 102 1.93 13
M3.5 ⴛ 0.6 6.4 102 2.26 16

M4 ⴛ 0.7 6.4 102 2.84 17

M5 ⴛ 0.8 6.4 102 3.18 19
M6 ⴛ 1 6.4 102 4.47 26
M7 ⴛ 1 6.4 102 5.08 26

M8 ⴛ 1 6.4 102 5.84 29

M8 ⴛ 1.25 6.4 102 5.84 29

M10 ⴛ 1 7.1 102 None None

M10 ⴛ 1.25 7.1 102 None None
M10 ⴛ 1.5 7.1 102 None None

M12 ⴛ 1.25 8.7 102 None None

M12 ⴛ 1.5 8.7 102 None None
M12 ⴛ 1.75 8.7 102 None None

Table C-6 Extracting Tool

Nominal Thread
Size Range, mm A B C D E
2 1.27 9.52 15.87 108 76
2.5–4.5 1.98 9.52 15.87 108 76
5–10 3.68 9.52 14.28 108 76
11–24 9.14 25.40 41.27 129 102
27–39 24.63 38.10 33.33 156 102

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