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Thread Inserts, General

Fig 1: Damaged Threads Can In Most Cases Be Reconditioned Using Helicoil Thread Inserts
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Damaged threads can in most cases be reconditioned using HELICOIL thread inserts.

Thread inserts are available in a variety of sizes, pitches and lengths. A correctly reconditioned thread will generally increase the strength of a joint.