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HELI-COIL Helical Insert: Tanged Tang Style, Free-Running, 1/4"-20 Thread Size, Plain - Free-Running Tanged Helical Inserts
HELI-COILFree-Running Tanged Helical Inserts

HELI-COIL Helical Insert: Tanged Tang Style, Free-Running, 1/4"-20 Thread Size, Plain

The HELI-COIL Helical Insert is a tanged tang-style, free-running insert with a 1/4"-20 thread size, right-hand, coarse thread, and plain finish. Made from 18-8 metal, it offers a tensile strength of 200,000 to…

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Helical Insert: Tanged Tang Style, Free-Running, 1/4"-20 Thread Size, Plain
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Free-Running Tanged Helical Inserts
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Technical Specifications

HELI-COIL
Manufacturer Part Number
A1185-4CN500
Type
Free-Running, Plain, Plain, 100 PK
Thread Size
1/4"-20
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3G Electric (S) Pte. Ltd. — Singapore

Product Description

The HELI-COIL Helical Insert is a tanged tang-style, free-running insert with a 1/4"-20 thread size, right-hand, coarse thread, and plain finish. Made from 18-8 metal, it offers a tensile strength of 200,000 to 250,000 psi and comes in a 100-piece pack (MPN A1185-4CN500).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a HELI-COIL helical insert used for?

A HELI-COIL helical insert repairs or reinforces threads in metal. It provides a durable, free-running internal thread for fasteners, commonly used in automotive, aerospace, and industrial maintenance applications where stripped or worn threads need restoration.

What are the specifications of the HELI-COIL A1185-4CN500 insert?

This HELI-COIL insert has a 1/4"-20 thread size, coarse right-hand thread, plain finish, and is made from 18-8 metal. It offers a tensile strength of 200,000 to 250,000 psi and comes in a 100-piece pack (MPN A1185-4CN500).

Where to buy HELI-COIL helical inserts worldwide?

3G Electric supplies HELI-COIL helical inserts worldwide. As a global industrial solutions provider, we handle full logistics and customs clearance to deliver genuine HELI-COIL products to your facility, regardless of location.

How to install a HELI-COIL tanged tang-style insert?

Installation requires drilling out the damaged thread to the specified tap drill size, tapping the hole with a HELI-COIL tap, then using a tang-style installation tool to wind the insert into place. After installation, break off the tang with a punch. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for best results.

Used in

Common applications for HELI-COIL
Aerospace engine repair — HELI-COIL STI taps for M12x1.75 metric threads in aluminum alloy components
Automotive transmission rebuild — HELI-COIL STI taps for 7/16-14 UNC threads in cast iron housings
Industrial pump maintenance — HELI-COIL STI taps for #10-32 UNF threads in stainless steel pump bodies
Hydraulic cylinder repair — HELI-COIL STI taps for M6x1 metric threads in steel cylinder heads
General manufacturing — HELI-COIL STI taps for 9/16-18 UNF threads in machinery base plates

HELI-COIL Products

3G Electric supplies HELI-COIL free-running tanged helical inserts. We supply genuine products with in-stock availability on common SKUs, technical documentation, commissioning support, and warranty service — worldwide.

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