KATO Hex Electric Driver

KATO Hex Electric Tool

Designed for Speed and Efficiency

New KATO KFS-20 & KFS-25 Brushless Electric Drivers

KATO engineers began by taking all the great features of the KFS-12 electric driver and rolled them into the all new KFS-20 & KFS-25 brushless electric drivers. The KFS-20 & KFS-25 brushless electric drivers have a greater efficiency and is more durable than any previous electric driver offered for insert installation.

The KFS-20 & KFS-25 brushless electric drivers require less maintenance - no carbon brushes to purchase or replace. The KFS-20 brushless electric driver is powerful enough to install inserts up to 1/4” and M6, yet sensitive enough to install inserts as small as 2-56 and M2.5. While the KFS-25 electric driver was designed to install inserts from 6-32 to 1/2” and M4 to M12.

The KFS-20 & KFS-25 brushless electric drivers utilizes the smallest power supply of any previous tool. The power supply is up to 4x smaller and at 11.5 oz is 8x lighter than the SBT-50 (CT5407) power transformer. Best of all the power supply is included with the KFS-20 & KFS-25 brushless electric drivers. No separate part number to remember or purchase!

To see the KFS-20 or KFS-25 in action! Please visit our Video Workshop in KATOpedia.

The KATO Hex Electric (KHE) installation tool is designed for medium to high volume users of KATO Tangless and Tanged bulk packaged CoilThread inserts (for Strip-Feed packaged inserts KATO recommends using the Prewinder Electric Tool). The KHE tool utilizes the KFS-20 (CT5420) & KFS-25 (CT5425) electric drivers, which incorporates a 1/4" Quick-Disconnect keyless chuck system. Operators can quickly and easily change the installation Mandrel Assembly from one thread size to another or between Tangless CoilThread and CoilThread (tanged) inserts.

In addition, the KHE tool is auto-reversing; once the insert is installed the driver will automatically reverse minimizing overall installation time. Both KFS-20 & KFS-25 electric drivers allow operators to precisely adjust the auto-reversing torque to ensure consistent installation and prolong the life of the Mandrel Assembly.

How to Order - Complete Tool Requires the Following Parts:

CT5420 with Power Supply

KFS-20 Electric Driver

CT5420 - Includes Power Supply

The KFS-20 Electric Driver (CT5420) was designed with strategically located external threads that make using the KATO Prewinder Adapter possible. When used with the Prewinder Adapter and the KPE Series front end assembly, the KATO Prewinder Electric Tool is the fastest installation system for helical coil screw thread inserts (CoilThread, Helicoil, Recoil, etc.)!

CT5425 with Power Supply

KFS-25 Electric Driver

CT5425 - Includes Power Supply

Need more power? The KFS-25 Electric Driver (CT5425) was designed to install inserts from 6-32 to 1/2” and M4 to M12. The driver features a 1/4” quick disconnect hex shaft, reducing setup time, and a Forward/Neutral/Reverse Switch.

Adapter

Hex Shaft Mandrel Assembly

(See Part No.)

The KHE Mandrel Assembly is designed to install up to 3D nominal length CoilThread Inserts. The slim profile makes it possible to install CoilThread inserts in hard to reach places. For information on specific sizes, see Part Numbers.

Hex Kit

Hex Kit

2KHEX-1K (Tangless Only)

Already have Round Electric Tools (2KRE series)? KATO offers a free Hex Kit (hex sleeve and pin) to enable KATO Tangless customers to easily switch to the new KFS-20 & KFS-25 brushless hex electric driver.

Features & Benefits

  • Available for both Tangless and tanged CoilThread inserts.
  • Compatiable with screw thread inserts from Helicoil, Recoil and others.
  • Auto-Reversing for reduced installation time.
  • Quick-Disconnect Keyless Chuck system.
  • Lower cost than competitive drivers with greater capability and ease of use.
  • Clean and quiet, ideal for clean room operation.
  • Adjustable torque, helps prolong the life of installation tools.
  • Utilizes KATO's new One Pawl Fits All system. (Tangless only)
  • 100% compatible with existing KATO Prewinder Electric tools (KHE Series).
KATO Linear Torque Arm with KFS-20
KATO Linear Torque Arm with KFS-25

KATO Linear Torque Arm

To boost productivity use the KATO Linear Arm with bulk packaged KATO Tangless inserts, and the KATO Hex Electric tool (2KHE series). For the fastest and most productive semi-automatic installation system consider using the KATO Prewinder Electric tool (2KPE series).

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Part Numbers


For fast and accurate part numbers and technical information on specific inserts try out the KATO Product Wizard.

Example of a KATO Hex Electric tool part number:


2 KHE C -    02     

1   2    3   4  5   6


1
Tool Type
2
Tool Style
3
Thread
Designation
4
Mandrel
5
Size Designation
6
Component / Replacement Part
Blank - For CoilThread (Tanged)
2 - Prefix for CoilThread II Tangless inserts
KHE - KATO Prewinder Hex
C - Unified Coarse
F - Unified Fine
M - Metric
(UNF & Metric Only)
F
- Free-Running
L - Locking
Chart Below (Tangless Only)
G - Nylon Guard
H - Adusting Sleeve Housing without Nylon Guard
M - Replacement Mandrel

How to Order:


Thread
Size
Tangless
Hex Tool1
Tanged
Hex Tool
Electric Driver
w/ Power Supply
Linear
Torque Arm
Unified Coarse
1-6442KHEC-01---Manual Only
2-562KHEC-02KHEC-02CT542052KLRM-1
4-402KHEC-04KHEC-04
6-322KHEC-06KHEC-06CT54205
or
CT54255
8-322KHEC-2KHEC-2
10-242KHEC-3KHEC-3
12-24---KHEC-1
1/4-202KHEC-4KHEC-4
5/16-182KHEC-5---CT54255
3/8-162KHEC-6---
Unified Fine2
0-8042KIPF-00---Manual Only
10-322KHEF-F3

2KHEF-L3
KHEF-3CT54205 or CT542552KLRM-1
Metric Coarse2
M2X.442KHEM-F2

2KHEM-L2
---Manual Only
M2.5X.452KHEM-F2.5

2KHEM-L2.5
KHEM-2.5CT542052KLRM-1
M3X.52KHEM-F3

2KHEM-L3
KHEM-3
M3.5X.6---KHEM-3.5
M4X.72KHEM-F4

2KHEM-L4
KHEM-4CT54205
or
CT54255
M5X.82KHEM-F5

2KHEM-L5
KHEM-5
M6X12KHEM-F6

2KHEM-L6
KHEM-6
M8x1.2532KHEM-F8

2KHEM-L8
KHEM-8CT54255
M10x1.532KHEM-F10

2KHEM-L10
---
M12X1.7532KHEM-F12

2KHEM-L12
---

Please Note:

  1. The Tangless Mandrel Assembly consists of the installation mandrel (hex shaft), installation pawl, spring, pin, wrenches, and adjusting sleeve fully assembled and ready for use.
  2. For Improved Tangless installation UNF & Metric thread sizes use a different installation mandrel for Free-Running and Locking CoilThread inserts, this is indicated by the -F and -L designation in the part number. KATO strongly recommends using the Prewinder Electric Tool (KPE) for Fine and Metric thread size.
  3. Not compatible with the KATO One Pawl Fits All system at this time.
  4. For these smaller thread sizes, KATO recommends manual installation only. These tools include a gage handle.
  5. Use CT5420-EU and CT5425-EU for European Model (240V) only.


Tangless Replacement Parts

Thread
Size
Replacement
Pawl
Replacement
Pawl Kit 1
Replacement
Mandrel
Adjusting
Sleeve Housing
Nylon Guard
Unified Coarse
1-642KIPC-012KIPC-01K2KHEC-01M2KHEC-01H2KHEC-01G
2-562KIPC-022KIPC-02K2KHEC-02M2KHEC-02H2KHEC-02G
4-402KIPC-042KIPC-04K2KHEC-04M2KHEC-04H2KHEC-04G
6-322KIPC-062KIPC-06K2KHEC-06M2KHEC-06H2KHEC-06G
8-322KIPC-22KIPC-2K2KHEC-2M2KHEC-2H2KHEC-2G
10-242KIPC-32KIPC-3K2KHEC-3M2KHEC-3H2KHEC-3G
12-24---------------
1/4-202KIPC-42KIPC-4K2KHEC-4M2KHEC-4H2KHEC-4G
5/16-182KIPC-52KIPC-5K2KHEC-5M2KHEC-5H2KHEC-5G
3/8-162KIPC-62KIPC-6K2KHEC-6M2KHEC-6H2KHEC-6G
Unified Fine
0-802KIPF-002KIPF-00K2KREF-00M2KREF-00H2KREF-00G
10-322KIPF-32KIPF-3K2KHEF-F3M

2KHEF-L3M
2KHEF-3H2KHEF-3G
Metric Coarse
M2X.42KIPM-22KIPM-2K2KHEM-F2M

2KHEM-L2M
2KHEM-2H2KHEM-2G
M2.5X.452KIPM-2.52KIPM-2.5K2KHEM-F2.5M

2KHEM-L2.5M
2KHEM-2.5H2KHEM-2.5G
M3X.52KIPM-32KIPM-3K2KHEM-F3M

2KHEM-L3M
2KHEM-3H2KHEM-3G
M3.5X.6---------------
M4X.72KIPM-42KIPM-4K2KHEM-F4M

2KHEM-L4M
2KHEM-4H2KHEM-4G
M5X.82KIPM-52KIPM-5K2KHEM-F5M

2KHEM-L5M
2KHEM-5H2KHEM-5G
M6X12KIPM-62KIPM-6K2KHEM-F6M

2KHEM-L6M
2KHEM-6H2KHEM-6G

Please Note:

  1. Replacement Pawl Kit - includes one pawl, two pins, and two springs.

Specifications

All dimensions for unified size (in.) | All dimensions are are for reference only.

KFS-20 Electric Driver

CT5420 Brushless Electric
Torque
(lbf-in)
rpm @
30VDC
rpm @
20VDC
Tap
Capacity
Length
A
Diameter
B
Diameter
C
Grip
Diameter
Weight
(Ref.)
Chuck
Capacity
Voltage
0.17-6.901000690M48.5"0.428"1.1"1.3"12.8 oz1/4 Hex"20-30 VDC
Power Transformer
Power Transformer
Model Maximum #
of Drivers
Control
Box
Input Output Size Reference Weight
(Ref.)
Length
A
Height
B
Width
C
U.S1Built In110 VAC20 VDC / 30 VDC5.7"1.6"2.6"11.5 oz
European1Built In240 VAC20 VDC / 30 VDC5.7"1.6"2.6"11.5 oz

KFS-25 Electric Driver

CT5425 Brushless Electric
Torque
(lbf-in)
rpm @
30VDC
rpm @
20VDC
Length
A
Length
B
Diameter
C
Grip
Diameter
Weight
(Ref.)
Hex
Drive
Voltage
4.4-17.77304909.05"0.51"0.60"1.49"14.4 oz1/4"20-30 VDC
Power Supply
Power Supply Side
Model Maximum #
of Drivers
Control
Box
Input Output Size Reference Weight
(Ref.)
Length
A
Height
B
Width
C
U.S1Built In100 VAC20 VDC / 30 VDC8.19"1.93"3.31"24 oz
European1Built In240 VAC20 VDC / 30 VDC8.19"1.93"3.31"24 oz

Mandrel

Tangless CoilThread - 2KHE

Front End Assembly (2KHE)

Tanged CoilThread - KHE

Front End Assembly (KHE)

Mandrel Spec

Thread
Size
2KHE - Tangless KHE - Tanged Weight
(lbs)
A-LengthB Dia.C Dia. A-LengthB-Dia.
Unified Coarse
1-642.730.240.38------0.04
2-562.840.240.373.830.280.05
4-402.950.240.373.620.280.05
6-322.940.380.373.000.310.05
8-322.990.320.372.990.310.05
10-243.000.380.374.060.380.05
12-24------------4.060.380.05
1/4-203.000.370.443.060.450.06
5/16-183.000.700.703.000.560.06
3/8-163.000.700.704.000.560.06
Unified Fine
0-801.820.240.27------0.04
10-323.110.380.443.610.380.06
Metric Coarse
M2X.42.730.240.38--------0.05
M2.5X.452.730.240.373.000.260.05
M3X.52.710.240.373.000.250.05
M3.5X62.730.240.372.980.240.05
M4X.73.000.240.372.990.320.06
M5X.83.110.240.374.000.380.06
M6X13.090.440.444.140.440.06
M8X1.253.880.510.513.040.560.22
M10X1.54.110.610.61------0.22
M12X1.754.520.690.69------0.22

Cross Reference


KATO
Part Number
Superseded
Part Number
Unified Coarse
2KHEC-022CTSB-02C
2KHEC-02M2CTSB-02CM
2KHEC-042CTSB-04C
2KHEC-04M2CTSB-04CM
2KHEC-062CTSB-06C
2KHEC-06M2CTSB-06CM
2KHEC-22CTSB-2C
2KHEC-2M2CTSB-2CM
2KHEC-32CTSB-3C
2KHEC-3M2CTSB-3CM
2KHEC-42CTSB-4C
2KHEC-4M2CTSB-4CM
Unified Fine
2KHEF-F32CTSB-3F
2KHEF-F3M2CTSB-3FM
2KHEF-L32CTSB-3F
2KHEF-L3M2CTSB-3FM
KATO
Part Number
Superseded
Part Number
Metric Coarse
2KHEM-F2---
2KHEM-F2.52CTSB-M2.5F
2KHEM-L2.52CTSB-M2.5L
2KHEM-F32CTSB-M3F
2KHEM-L32CTSB-M3L
2KHEM-F42CTSB-M4F
2KHEM-L42CTSB-M4L
2KHEM-F52CTSB-M5F
2KHEM-L52CTSB-M5L
2KHEM-F62CTSB-M6F
2KHEM-L62CTSB-M6L
2KHEM-F82CTSB-M8F
2KHEM-L82CTSB-M8L
2KHEM-F102CTSB-M10F
2KHEM-L102CTSB-M10L
2KHEM-F122CTSB-M12F
2KHEM-L122CTSB-M12L

Discontinued Drivers


Prewinder Driver (Blue)

Electric Driver

(CT5408)

Archive Pages.

Hex Driver (Blue)

Electric Driver

(CT5408)

Archive Pages.

Round Drivers

Electric Driver

(CT5405 & CT5406)

Archive Pages.

Comparison Chart

KATO Hex Electric Tool
Hex Electric
CT5420
KATO Prewinder Electric Tool
Prewinder Electric
CT5420
KATO Hex Electric Tool
Hex Electric
CT5425
KATO Hex Electric Tool
Hex Electric
CT5408
KATO Prewinder Electric Tool
Prewinder Electric
CT5408
Brushless Motor
Power Supply Included
Designed for
Strip-Feed
Utilizes Prewinder Adapter
Insert Size
Capability
up to 1/4" & M6 up to 1/4" & M6 6-32 - 1/2" up to 3/8" & M12 up to 1/4" & M6
RPM
High & Low
1000 / 690 1000 / 690 730 / 490 1000 / 700 1000 / 700
Volume (Qty)

Medium to High
Bulk User
Medium to High
Strip Feed User
Medium to High
Bulk User
Medium to High
Bulk User
Medium to High
Strip Feed User
Weight

12.6 oz 14.5 oz 14.5 oz 16.2 oz 16.5 oz
Length

8.5 in. 9.5 in. 9 in. 9 in. 10 in.
Chuck

Quick-Disconnect
Keyless Chuck
Quick-Disconnect
Keyless Chuck
Quick-Disconnect
Keyless Chuck
Quick-Disconnect
Keyless Chuck
Quick-Disconnect
Keyless Chuck
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