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5-40 UNC - Thread Repairing Kit

5-40 UNC - Thread Repairing Kit

SKU: RCUNC7

Article no. RCUNC7

Size. 5-40 UNC

Contents

High Speed Steel Screw Thread Tap 5-40 UNC - 1pcs,

HSS Twist Drill 5.2mm - 1pcs,

Insert Installation Tools No. 4 - 1pcs,

Break-Off Tang No.4 - 1pcs,

Stainless Steel Helical Insert 5-40 UNC - 25pcs

  • Steps to follow to repair your thread :-

    Step - 1

    Driling :- First the damage thread is cleared with a standard drill. All kits up to 12 mm include correct drill to be used. No pre-dealing is required to repair a spark plug thread, if using the special Spark Plug Tap. Important – for using flute less Taps bigger holes are required.

    Step - 2

    Tapping :- Special STI (Screw Thread Insert) Taps to be used for cutting the holding thread into the cleared hole. It is recommended to use Suitable branded cutting oil. Note : Thread and pitch of the tap to be checked with the bolt pitch and thread before tapping.

    Step - 3

    Installling the Insert :- Insert is to be placed on Installation tool and the adjustable ring positioned in a way so that the insert tang is centered in the tang slot. Insert to be winded in with a llight downward Pressure until a half turn below the surface.

    Step - 4

    Tang Removal :- After finshing the above, Installation tool is to be lifted up and tang is removed using the Tang Break Tool provided in kits up to 12mm. For bigger sizes and spark Plug Taps, Long Nose Pliers Are used for removing the tang.

    RESULT- THE NEW REPAIRED THREAD IS STRONGER THEN THE ORIGINAL.

  • About Thread Repairing Kit :-

    Thread Repair Kits are used for creating new stronger internal threads in all metals, composites, polymers and other materials by repairing damaged or striped internal threads and regaining the original thread size.

     

    Restore stripped threads easily and permanently with RAPICOIL Thread Repair Kits and master workshop sets. RAPICOIL application-specific thread repair kits make complex repairs manageable and are often the recommended solution by automakers, OEMs, machine manufacturers, the aerospace industry, QC and industrial tool rooms.

     

    RAPICOIL Wire Thread Inserts (also known as Screw Thread Inserts) made from AISI 304/316 Stainless Steel  are available in the thread repair kits and sets for permanently repairing tapped holes which have been stripped or damaged due to wear, corrosion, and over-torque. Kits are available in Metric, UNC, UNF, BSW, BSF, BA, BSP, BSC, Spark Plug, and Self-Tapping series.

     

    All kits have a stainless steel wire thread inserts, the proper size drill, high-speed steel RAPICOIL STI (Screw Thread Insert) tap, installation tool and tang break-off tool with suitable Allen key.

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