KATO Tang Break-off Tool

KATO Tang Break-Off Tools

Easy Tang Removal.

The KATO Tang Break-Off Tool (KTBT), as the name implies is a spring-loaded punch designed to cleanly break the tang from conventional CoilThread inserts once they have been installed. KATO recommends that the tang be removed from the insert after installation. The standard KTBT tool is designed to break off tangs on inserts up to 2 diameter in length. A longer punch is needed for 2.5 & 3 diameter nominal length inserts.

To eliminate the tang break-off process, and to ensure a FOD-Free assembly, consider switching to KATO Tangless CoilThread inserts, there are no tangs to break-off, retrieve or lose!

The Tang Break-off Tool is important

The KATO Tang Break-off Tool is an important tool when installing tanged inserts. Some unwisely undervalue this tool. The advantages offered by the KTBT should not be ignored. If the tang is not properly removed, the hole may be compromised and will not allow the male fastener to pass through. The best way to remove the tang is through a sharp strong force directed away from the installed insert.

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5 Reason to break off the Tang


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Replacement punches available for all sizes.

See part number section.

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Features & Benefits

  • Available for CoilThread insert sizes up to 1/2" and M12.
  • Steel Construction for durability and prolonged tool life.
  • Lower cost than similar tools from competitors.
  • Compatiable with screw thread inserts from Helicoil, Recoil and others.

Part Numbers


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

Example of a KATO Tang Break Off Tool part number:


KTBT - 02          

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1
Tool Type
2
Size Designation
3
Replacement Parts
4
Length Designation
KTBT - KATO Tang Break-Off Tool See Chart Below RP - Replacement Punch Leave Blank - for nominal thread sizes 1D, 1.5D, & 2D
-30 - Replacement Punch for 2.5D & 3D Nominal Lengths
(Add -30 at the end of the 2D Replacement Punch part number)
Thread
Size
Tang Break-Off Tool
(1, 1.5 & 2 Dia.)
Replacement Punch
(1, 1.5 & 2 Dia.)
Tang Break-Off Tool
(2.5 & 3 Dia.)
Replacement Punch
(2.5 & 3 Dia.)
Unified Coarse
2-56KTBT-02KTBT-02RPKTBT-02-30KTBT-02RP-30
3-48KTBT-03KTBT-03RPKTBT-03-30KTBT-03RP-30
4-40KTBT-04KTBT-04RPKTBT-04-30KTBT-04RP-30
5-40KTBT-04KTBT-04RPKTBT-04-30KTBT-04RP-30
6-32KTBT-06KTBT-06RPKTBT-06-30KTBT-06RP-30
8-32KTBT-2KTBT-2RPKTBT-2-30KTBT-2RP-30
10-24KTBT-3KTBT-3RPKTBT-3-30KTBT-3RP-30
12-24KTBT-3KTBT-3RPKTBT-3-30KTBT-3RP-30
1/4-20KTBT-4KTBT-4RPKTBT-4-30KTBT-4RP-30
5/16-18KTBT-5KTBT-5RPKTBT-5-30KTBT-5RP-30
3/8-16KTBT-6KTBT-6RPKTBT-6-30KTBT-6RP-30
7/16-14KTBT-7KTBT-7RPKTBT-7-30KTBT-7RP-30
1/2-13KTBT-8KTBT-8RPKTBT-8-30KTBT-8RP-30
Unified Fine
3-56KTBT-03KTBT-03RPKTBT-03-30KTBT-03RP-30
4-48KTBT-04KTBT-04RPKTBT-04-30KTBT-04RP-30
6-40KTBT-06KTBT-06RPKTBT-06-30KTBT-06RP-30
8-36KTBT-2KTBT-2RPKTBT-2-30KTBT-2RP-30
10-32KTBT-3KTBT-3RPKTBT-3-30KTBT-3RP-30
1/4-28KTBT-4KTBT-4RPKTBT-4-30KTBT-4RP-30
5/16-24KTBT-5KTBT-5RPKTBT-5-30KTBT-5RP-30
3/8-24KTBT-6KTBT-6RPKTBT-6-30KTBT-6RP-30
7/16-20KTBT-7KTBT-7RPKTBT-7-30KTBT-7RP-30
1/2-20KTBT-8KTBT-8RPKTBT-8-30KTBT-8RP-30
Metric Coarse
M2X.4KTBT-02KTBT-02RPKTBT-02-30KTBT-02RP-30
M2.2X.45KTBT-02KTBT-02RPKTBT-02-30KTBT-02RP-30
M2.5X.45KTBT-03KTBT-03RPKTBT-03-30KTBT-03RP-30
M3X.5KTBT-04KTBT-04RPKTBT-04-30KTBT-04RP-30
M3.5X.6KTBT-06KTBT-06RPKTBT-06-30KTBT-06RP-30
M4X.7KTBT-2KTBT-2RPKTBT-2-30KTBT-2RP-30
M5X.8KTBT-3KTBT-3RPKTBT-3-30KTBT-3RP-30
M6X1KTBT-4KTBT-4RPKTBT-4-30KTBT-4RP-30
M7X1KTBT-4KTBT-4RPKTBT-4-30KTBT-4RP-30
M8X1.25KTBT-5KTBT-5RPKTBT-5-30KTBT-5RP-30
M10X1.5KTBT-6KTBT-6RPKTBT-6-30KTBT-6RP-30
M12X1.75KTBT-8KTBT-8RPKTBT-8-30KTBT-8RP-30
Metric Fine
M8X1KTBT-5KTBT-5RPKTBT-5-30KTBT-5RP-30
M10X1KTBT-6KTBT-6RPKTBT-6-30KTBT-6RP-30
M10X1.25KTBT-6KTBT-6RPKTBT-6-30KTBT-6RP-30
M12X1.25KTBT-8KTBT-8RPKTBT-8-30KTBT-8RP-30
M12X1.5KTBT-8KTBT-8RPKTBT-8-30KTBT-8RP-30

Please Note:

  • For sizes larger than 1/2" and M12 use long-nosed plier; bend tang up and down to snap off at notch.

Specifications

All dimensions for unified sizes in inches | All dimensions are are for reference only.

Specifications KTBT for Desktop Specifications KTBT for Mobile
Thread
Size
Length
A
Diameter
B
Diameter
C
Weight
lbs.
Unified Coarse
2-565.440.060.380.15
3-485.440.060.380.15
4-405.500.080.380.15
5-405.500.080.380.15
6-325.560.090.380.15
8-325.630.110.380.15
10-245.750.130.380.15
12-245.750.130.380.15
1/4-205.810.150.380.15
5/16-185.810.120.470.23
3/8-165.940.190.470.24
7/16-147.220.230.560.40
1/2-137.340.290.560.42
Unified Fine
3-565.440.060.380.15
4-485.500.080.380.15
6-405.560.090.380.15
8-365.630.110.380.15
10-325.750.130.380.15
1/4-285.810.150.380.15
5/16-245.810.120.470.23
3/8-245.810.190.470.24
7/16-205.220.230.560.40
1/2-205.340.290.560.42
Thread
Size
Length
A
Diameter
B
Diameter
C
Weight
lbs.
Metric Coarse
M2X.45.440.060.380.15
M2.2X.455.440.060.380.15
M2.5X.455.440.060.380.15
M3X.55.500.080.380.15
M3.5X.65.560.090.380.15
M4X.75.630.110.380.15
M5X.85.750.130.380.15
M6X15.810.150.380.15
M7X15.810.150.380.15
M8X1.255.810.120.470.23
M10X1.55.940.190.470.24
M12X1.757.340.290.560.42
Metric Fine
M8X15.810.120.470.23
M10X15.940.190.470.24
M10X1.255.940.190.470.24
M12X1.257.340.290.560.42
M12X1.57.340.290.560.42

Cross Reference


KATO
Part Number
Superseded
Part Number
Helicoil
Part Number
KATO
Replacement Punch
Superseded
Replacement Punch
Helicoil
Replacement Punch
Unified Coarse
KTBT-02CAB-023695-02KTBT-02RPCAB-02RP3697-02
KTBT-04CAB-043695-04KTBT-04RPCAB-04RP3697-04
KTBT-06CAB-063695-06KTBT-06RPCAB-06RP3697-06
KTBT-2CAB-23695-2KTBT-2RPCAB-2RP3697-2
KTBT-3CAB-33695-3KTBT-3RPCAB-3RP3697-3
KTBT-4CAB-43695-4KTBT-4RPCAB-4RP3697-4
KTBT-5CAB-53695-5KTBT-5RPCAB-5RP3643-5
KTBT-6CAB-63695-6KTBT-6RPCAB-6RP3643-6
KTBT-7CAB-73695-7KTBT-7RPCAB-7RP3643-7
KTBT-8CAB-83695-8KTBT-8RPCAB-8RP4433-8
Unified Fine
KTBT-02CAB-023695-02KTBT-02RPCAB-02RP3697-02
KTBT-04CAB-043695-04KTBT-04RPCAB-04RP3697-04
KTBT-06CAB-063695-06KTBT-06RPCAB-06RP3697-06
KTBT-2CAB-23695-2KTBT-2RPCAB-2RP3697-2
KTBT-3CAB-33695-3KTBT-3RPCAB-3RP3697-3
KTBT-4CAB-43695-4KTBT-4RPCAB-4RP3697-4
KTBT-5CAB-53692-5KTBT-5RPCAB-5RP3645-5
KTBT-6CAB-63692-6KTBT-6RPCAB-6RP3645-6
KTBT-7CAB-73692-7KTBT-7RPCAB-7RP3645-7
KTBT-8CAB-83692-8KTBT-8RPCAB-8RP3645-8
Metric Coarse
KTBT-02CAB-024238-2.2KTBT-02RPCAB-02RP3697-02
KTBT-04CAB-044238-3KTBT-04RPCAB-04RP3697-04
KTBT-06CAB-064238-3KTBT-06RPCAB-06RP3697-04
KTBT-2CAB-24238-4KTBT-2RPCAB-2RP3697-2
KTBT-3CAB-34238-5KTBT-3RPCAB-3RP3697-3
KTBT-4CAB-44238-6KTBT-4RPCAB-4RP3697-4
KTBT-4CAB-44238-7KTBT-4RPCAB-4RP4436-7
KTBT-5CAB-64238-8KTBT-5RPCAB-5RP3643-5
KTBT-6CAB-74238-10KTBT-6RPCAB-6RP4436-10
KTBT-8CAB-84238-12KTBT-8RPCAB-8RP4436-12
Metric Fine
KTBT-5CAB-54238-8KTBT-5RPCAB-5RP3643-5
KTBT-6CAB-64238-10KTBT-6RPCAB-6RP4436-10
KTBT-6CAB-64238-10KTBT-6RPCAB-6RP4436-10
KTBT-8CAB-64238-12KTBT-8RPCAB-8RP4436-12
KTBT-8CAB-84238-12KTBT-8RPCAB-8RP4436-12
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