KATO Hex Electric Driver

KATO Hex Electric Tool

Designed For Rapid Tool Change

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 KATO KFS-12 electric driver (CT5408), 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. Utilizing a powerful electric motor and two torque adusting compression springs (one for smaller thread sizes and one for larger thread sizes) the KFS-12 electric driver (CT5408) is capable of installing thread sizes up to 3/8" & M12 (eliminating the need to purchase two drivers), while allowing operators to precisely adjust the auto-reversing torque to ensure consistent installation and prolong the life of the Mandrel Assembly. To see the KATO Hex Electric in action! Please visit our Video Workshop in Katopedia.

How to Order - Complete Tool Requires the Following Parts:

SBT-50 Power Transformer

Transformer

(CT5407)

The SBT-50 Transformer converts standard 110V AC to DC for use with KATO’s CT5405, CT5406, & CT5408 Electric Drivers. Also available in a European model (CT5407-EU), which converts 240V AC to DC.

KFS-12 Electric Driver

Electric Driver

(CT5408)

The KFS-12 Electric Driver (CT5408) was designed with strategically located external thread that make using the KATO Prewinder Adapter possible. When used with the Prewinder Adapter and the KPE series components the KATO Prewinder Electric Tool is the fastest installation system for helical coil screw thread inserts (CoilThread, Helicoil, Recoil, etc.)!

Hex Shaft Mandrel Assembly

Adapter

(See Part No.)

The KHE Mandrel Assembly is designed to install up to 3 Dia. 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.

Features & Benefits

  • Eliminates the need to purchase two drivers. Installs up to 3/8" and M12.
  • 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.
  • KFS-12 electric driver (CT5408) works with existing KATO SBT-50 (CT5407) Transformer.
  • Clean and quiet, ideal for clean room operation.
  • Utilizes KATO's new One Pawl Fits All system. (Tangless only)
KATO Linear Torque Arm

New 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
KPE - KATO Prewinder Electric
KRE - KATO Round Electric 		C - Unified Coarse
F - Unified Fine
M - Metric		 (UNF & Metric Only)
F - Free-Running
L - Locking		 Chart Below G - Nylon Guard (where applicable)
H - Adusting Sleeve Housing without Nylon Guard (where applicable)
M - Mandrel/Mandrel Assembly
S - Spacer Set (includes 3 spacers + 1 thick shim + 3 thin shims, where applicable)

How to Order:


Thread
Size		 Tangless
Hex Tool1		 Tangless
Replacement
Mandrel 		Tangless
Replacement
Pawl		 Tanged
Hex Tool		 SBT-50 Power
Transformer		 Electric
Driver 		Linear
Torque
Arm
Unified Coarse
2-562KHEC-022KHEC-02M2KIPC-02KHEC-02CT54074CT54082KLRM-1
4-402KHEC-042KHEC-04M2KIPC-04KHEC-04
6-322KHEC-062KHEC-06M2KIPC-06KHEC-06
8-322KHEC-22KHEC-2M2KIPC-2KHEC-2
10-242KHEC-32KHEC-3M2KIPC-3KHEC-3
12-24---------KHEC-1
1/4-202KHEC-42KHEC-4M2KIPC-4KHEC-4
5/16-182KHEC-52KHEC-5M2KIPC-5---CT5406
3/8-162KHEC-62KHEC-6M2KIPC-6---
Unified Fine2
10-322KHEF-F3
2KHEF-L3 		2KHEF-F3M
2KHEF-L3M		2KIPF-3KHEF-3CT54074CT54082KLRM-1
Metric Coarse2
M2X.432KHEM-F22KHEM-F2M2KIPM-2---CT54074CT54082KLRM-1
M2.5X.452KHEM-F2.5
2KHEM-L2.5		2KHEM-F2.5M
2KHEM-L2.5M		2KIPM-2.5KHEM-2.5
M3X.52KHEM-F3
2KHEM-L3		2KHEM-F3M
2KHEM-L3M		2KIPM-3KHEM-3
M3.5X.6---------KHEM-3.5
M4X.72KHEM-F4
2KHEM-L4		2KHEM-F4M
2KHEM-L4M		2KIPM-4KHEM-4
M5X.82KHEM-F5
2KHEM-L5		2KHEM-F5M
2KHEM-L5M		2KIPM-5KHEM-5
M6X12KHEM-F6
2KHEM-L6		2KHEM-F6M
2KHEM-L6M		2KIPM-6KHEM-6
M8x1.2532KHEM-F8
2KHEM-L8		---
---		See NotesKHEM-8
M10x1.532KHEM-F10
2KHEM-L10		---
---		See Notes---CT5406
M12X1.7532KHEM-F12
2KHEM-L12		---
---		See Notes---

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. Use CT5407-EU for European model (240V).

Specifications

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

KFS-12 Electric Driver

Prewinder Electric
Torque
(lbf-in)		 rpm @
30VDC		 rpm @
20VDC		 Tap
Capacity		 Length
(Ref.)		 Grip
Diameter (Ref.)		 Weight
(Ref.)		 Chuck
Capacity		 Voltage
0.17-6.901000700M48.1"1.3"16.5 oz1/4 Hex"20-30 VDC

SBT-50 Transformer

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 VDC7.3"3.5"4.0"6 lb
European1Built In240 VAC20 VDC / 30 VDC7.3"3.5"4.0"6 lb

Mandrel

Tangless CoilThread - 2KHE

Front End Assembly (2KHE)

Tanged CoilThread - KHE

Front End Assembly (KHE)

Mandrel Spec

Thread Size 2KHE - Tangless KHE - Tanged
A-LengthB Dia.C Dia. A-LengthB-Dia.
Unified Coarse
2-562.840.240.373.830.28
4-402.950.240.373.620.28
6-322.940.380.373.000.31
8-322.990.320.372.990.31
10-243.000.380.374.060.38
12-24------------4.060.38
1/4-203.000.370.443.060.45
Unified Fine
10-323.110.380.443.610.38
Metric Coarse
M2X.42.730.240.38--------
M2.5X.452.730.240.373.000.26
M3X.52.710.240.373.000.25
M3.5X62.730.240.372.980.24
M4X.73.000.240.372.990.32
M5X.83.110.240.374.000.38
M6X13.090.440.444.140.44
M8X1.253.880.510.513.040.56
M10X1.54.110.610.61------
M12X1.754.520.690.69------

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

Notes:

  1. KATO SBT-50 Power Transformer (CT5407) cross references to Helicoil (8050-50) Part Number.

Comparison Chart

KATO Hex Electric Tool
CT5430		 KATO Hex Electric Tool
CT5425		 KATO Hex Electric Tool
CT5420		 KATO Prewinder Electric Tool
CT5408 		KATO Round Electric Tool
CT5406		 KATO Round Electric Tool
CT5405
Cordless
Brushless Motor
Power Supply / Battery Charger Included
KATO Prewinder Electric
KATO Hex Electric
Designed for Strip-Feed
Utilizes Prewinder Adapter
Insert Size Capability up to 1/4" & M6 6-32 - 1/2" up to 1/4" & M6 up to 3/8" & M12 8-32 to 3/8" 2-56 to 8-32
High & Low RPM
 1000 / 600 730 / 490 720 / 480 1000 / 700 910 / 600 1000 / 670
Volume (Qty)

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

 17.5 oz1 14.5 oz 12.6 oz 16.2 oz 28.1 oz 15.6 oz
Length

 9.5 in.1 9 in. 8.5 in. 9 in. 9 in. 11 in.
Chuck

 Quick-Disconnect
Keyless Chuck		 Quick-Disconnect
Keyless Chuck		 Quick-Disconnect
Keyless Chuck		 Quick-Disconnect
Keyless Chuck		 Chuck Key Required Chuck Key Required
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