KATO Prewinder Electric Driver

KATO Prewinder Electric Tool

Still The Fastest, Only Better...

KATO New KFS-20 Brushless Electric Driver

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

The KFS-20 brushless electric driver requires 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. KATO engineers designed the KFS-20 with an even lower minimum torque setting than the KFS-12. In fact, the torque adjustment on the KFS-20 is more sensitive than any previous electric driver.

The new KFS-20 brushless electric driver utilizes the smallest power supply of any previous tool. The power supply is 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 brushless electric driver. No separate part number to remember or purchase!

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

The Best of Both Worlds... Exclusive to KATO, the Prewinder Electric tool combines the best features of the air and electric installation tools.The KATO Prewinder Electric tool is the fastest semi-automatic installation system available for helically coiled screw thread inserts (CoilThread, Helicoil, Recoil, etc.)!

The KATO Prewinder Electric (KPE) installation tool is designed for medium to high volume users of KATO Tangless and tanged strip-feed packaged CoilThread inserts (can be used with bulk inserts). The KPE tool is the industry's first and only electric installation tool that utilizes a prewinder, which compresses the insert, allowing for much easier and consistent installation. The KPE tool is comprised of the KATO KFS-20 Electric Driver (CT5420), the innovative KATO Prewinder Adapter (CT5420-PA), and a Front End Assembly.

In addition, the KPE tool is auto-reversing; once the insert is installed the driver will automatically reverse minimizing overall installation time. The KFS-20 electric driver (CT5420) utilizes a powerful electric motor and two torque adjusting compression springs (one for smaller thread sizes and one for larger thread sizes) to install inserts up to 1/4" and M6 in diameter. The adjustable installation torque (through a window in the prewinder adapter) ensures consistent installation and prolongs the life of the mandrel assembly.

How to Order - Complete Tool Requires the Following Parts:

Electric Driver

KFS-20 Brushless 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.)!


Adapter

Prewinder Adapter

(CT5420-PA)

The KATO Prewinder Adapter is bridge that mates the KFS-20 electric driver and the KATO KPE Series front-end assembly together.

Front End Assembly

Front End Assembly

(See Part No.)

The KPE Series Front End Assembly comes in a variety of nominal thread sizes up to 1/4” & M6, and is designed to install up 2D. nominal length CoilThread inserts. For information on specific sizes, see Part Numbers.

Features & Benefits

  • Fastest installation system on the market.
  • Available for both Tangless and tanged CoilThread inserts.
  • Compatiable with screw thread inserts from Helicoil, Recoil and others.
  • Installs inserts up to 1/4" and M6.
  • Auto-Reversing for reduced installation time.
  • Clean and quiet, ideal for clean room operation.
  • Adjustable torque, helps prolong the life of installation tools.
  • Utilizes KATO's One Pawl Fits All system. (Tangless only)
  • 100% compatible with existing KATO Prewinder Electric tools (KPE Series).
KATO Linear Torque Arm

The Fastest & Most Productive Semi-Automatic Installation System!


Use the KATO Linear Arm with KATO strip-feed packaged Tangless inserts, and 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 Prewinder Electric tool part number:


2 KPE C - 02     

 1   2   3   4    5


1
Tool Type
2
Tool Style
3
Thread Designation
4
Size Designation
5
Component / Replacement Part
Blank - For CoilThread (Tanged)
2 - Prefix for CoilThread II Tangless inserts
KPE - KATO Prewinder Electric C - Unified Coarse
F - Unified Fine
M - Metric
Chart Below D - Prewinder Body
M - Mandrel Assembly (Tangless mandrel includes, pawl, pin, and spring fully assembled and ready for use)
S - Spacer Set (includes 3 spacers + 1 thick shim + 3 thin shims, where applicable)

How to Order:


Thread
Size1
Front End Assembly Electric Driver
w/ Power Supply
Prewinder
Adapter
Linear
Torque Arm
Tangless Tanged
Unified Coarse
2-562KPEC-02KPEC-02CT5420
CT5420-EU2
CT5420-PA2KLRM-1
4-402KPEC-04KPEC-04
6-322KPEC-06KPEC-06
8-322KPEC-2KPEC-2
10-242KPEC-3KPEC-3
1/4-202KPEC-4KPEC-4
Unified Fine
10-322KPEF-3KPEF-3CT5420
CT5420-EU2
CT5420-PA2KLRM-1
1/4-282KPEF-4KPEF-4
Metric Coarse
M2.5X.452KPEM-2.5KPEM-2.5CT5420
CT5420-EU2
CT5420-PA2KLRM-1
M3X.52KPEM-3KPEM-3
M4X.72KPEM-4KPEM-4
M5X.82KPEM-5KPEM-5
M6X12KPEM-6KPEM-6

Please Note:

  1. The Front End Assembly is designed to work with 1, 1.5, and 2 diameter inserts, for 2.5 and 3 diameter inserts please contact KATO for availability.
  2. Use CT5420-EU for European Model (240V) only.


Tangless Replacement Parts

Thread
Size
Replacement
Pawl
Replacement
Pawl Kit1
Prewinder
Body
Mandrel
Assembly
Spacer
Set
Unified Coarse
2-562KIPC-022KIPC-02K2KPEC-02D2KPEC-02M2KPEC-02S
4-402KIPC-042KIPC-04K2KPEC-04D2KPEC-04M2KPEC-04S
6-322KIPC-062KIPC-06K2KPEC-06D2KPEC-06M2KPEC-06S
8-322KIPC-22KIPC-2K2KPEC-2D2KPEC-2M2KPEC-2S
10-242KIPC-32KIPC-3K2KPEC-3D2KPEC-3M2KPEC-3S
1/4-202KIPC-42KIPC-4K2KPEC-4D2KPEC-4M2KPEC-4S
Unified Fine
10-322KIPC-32KIPF-3K2KPEF-3D2KPEF-3M2KPEF-3S
1/4-282KIPC-42KIPF-4K2KPEF-4D2KPEF-4M2KPEF-4S
Metric Coarse
M2.5X.452KIPM-2.52KIPM-2.5K2KPEM-2.5D2KPEM-2.5M2KPEM-2.5S
M3X.52KIPM-32KIPM-3K2KPEM-3D2KPEM-3M2KPEM-3S
M4X.72KIPM-42KIPM-4K2KPEM-4D2KPEM-4M2KPEM-4S
M5X.82KIPM-52KIPM-5K2KPEM-5D2KPEM-5M2KPEM-5S
M6X12KIPM-62KIPM-6K2KPEM-6D2KPEM-6M2KPEM-6S

Please Note:

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


Tanged Replacement Parts

Thread
Size
Prewinder
Body
Mandrel
Assembly
Spacer
Set
Unified Coarse
2-56KPEC-02DKPEC-02MKPEC-02S
4-40KPEC-04DKPEC-04MKPEC-04S
6-32KPEC-06DKPEC-06MKPEC-06S
8-32KPEC-2DKPEC-2MKPEC-2S
10-24KPEC-3DKPEC-3MKPEC-3S
1/4-20KPEC-4DKPEC-4MKPEC-4S
Unified Fine
10-32KPEF-3DKPEF-3MKPEF-3S
1/4-28KPEF-4DKPEF-4MKPEF-4S
Metric Coarse
M2.5X.45KPEM-2.5DKPEM-2.5MKPEM-2.5S
M3X.5KPEM-3DKPEM-3MKPEM-3S
M4X.7KPEM-4DKPEM-4MKPEM-4S
M5X.8KPEM-5DKPEM-5MKPEM-5S
M6X1KPEM-6DKPEM-6MKPEM-6S

Specifications

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

KFS-20 Electric Driver with Prewinder Adapter

Prewinder Electric
Torque
(lbf-in)
rpm @
30VDC
rpm @
20VDC
Tap
Capacity
Length
(Ref.)
Grip
Diameter (Ref.)
Weight
(Ref.)
Chuck
Capacity
Voltage
0.17-6.90750480M49.5"1.3"16.2 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

Front End Assembly

Front End Assembly (2KPE)
Thread
Size
Length
A
Length
B
Diameter
C
Diameter
D
Weight
(lbs)
Unified Coarse
2-561.690.970.180.340.09
4-401.691.090.260.400.09
6-321.851.250.310.500.09
8-321.851.050.350.510.09
10-241.851.340.370.510.12
1/4-201.651.440.420.630.12
Unified Fine
10-321.951.020.380.620.12
1/4-281.651.230.430.630.12
Metric Coarse
M2.5X.451.691.470.390.390.09
M3X.51.691.380.370.510.09
M4X.71.651.020.350.490.09
M5X.81.751.000.240.390.12
M6X11.651.480.390.630.12

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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