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KATO Fastening Systems is the world's leading manufacturer of Tangless inserts and tools. No other company comes close to matching KATO’s technological capabilities. All KATO CoilThread tools work with Helicoil, Recoil, and Boellhoff inserts!

CoilThread, Tangless, and Tanged inserts

CoilThread Inserts

Tangless® and tanged CoilThread inserts are helically-coiled fastening devices that provide permanent, wear-resistant threads, exceeding the strength of most parent materials.

LockOne

LockOne

A positive locking device designed to prevent a standard nut from loosening free under vibration.

Tangless Pro-Kits, The World's First Tangless Thread Repair

New Tangless Pro-Kits

The world's first and only Tangless MRO / thread repair kit.

KFS-30 Cordless Driver

New KFS-30

Exclusive to KATO, the world's first cordless power tool option for CoilThread inserts. Used for both Prewinder & Hex electric installation. Next Gen Brushless Motor technology that utilizes Lithium-ion batteries.

KFS-25 Brushless Electric Driver

KFS-25

The most powerful brushless electric driver option for CoilThread inserts. Used for Hex Electric installation. The Quick-Disconnect allows for rapid tool changes while providing a greater power for larger thread sizes.

KFS-20 Brushless Electric Driver

KFS-20

The most versatile brushless electric driver option for CoilThread inserts. Used for both Prewinder & Hex Electric installation. The quick disconnect allows for rapid tool changes while the prewinder provides consistent installation.

KATO Linear Torque Arm

Linear Torque Arm

A torque reaction arm designed to install Tangless or tanged CoilThread inserts using any KATO Electric or Air installation tool.

Articulating Torque Arm

Articulating Torque Arm

A torque reaction arm that uses an articulating motion. Designed to install Tangless or tanged CoilThread inserts using any KATO Electric or Air installation tool.

Air Installation Tools

Air Tools

Prewinder pneumatic installation tools designed for medium to high volume users of Tangless and tanged CoilThread inserts.

Prewinder Hand Tools (KPH)

Hand Tools

Prewinder hand tools designed with precision and durability in mind for manual installation of CoilThread inserts.

Removal and Extraction Tools for Tangless (2KRT) and Tanged Inserts (KRTV)

Removal Tools

Tools designed to remove Tangless CoilThread insert without damaging the internal STI threads or surface of the parent material. Extraction tools for tanged inserts are also available.

KATO Prewinder Electric Tool (KPE), KATO Round Electric Tool (KRE), and KATO Hex Electric Tool (KHE)

Round Shaft Tools

KATO Tools for legacy Round Electric Drivers. KATO recommends switching to the Hex Electric Tool.

One Pawl Fits-All

One Pawl Fits All

An installation component that engages the Tangless drive notch, and is responsible for holding the insert as it threads into the the STI tapped hole.

Screw Thread Insert Taps

STI Taps

Designed specifically to create internal STI threads that will accommodate a CoilThread insert.

Screw Thread Insert Gages

STI Gages

Designed to check the accuracy of the internal thread of an STI tapped hole.

KATO Tang Break-Off Tool (KTBT)

Tang Break-Off Tool

Spring-loaded punch designed to cleanly remove the tang from conventional CoilThread inserts after installation.

KATO-Kits Screw Thread Inserts for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul

KATO Perma-Coil® Thread Repair Kits

A superior method of repairing stripped threads in all types of materials.

KATO-Kits Screw Thread Inserts for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul

KATO Perma-Coil® Master Thread Repair Kits

Designed for professionals, providing a superior method of repairing stripped threads in all types of materials.

Hexatorq Hinges (KH)

Hexatorq Hinges

A constant torque steel and resin hinge that offers position control solutions with mold-in options.

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