--- title: Is This The World’s Smallest Tangless® Insert? description: Advanex are the proud developers of the industry accredited “KATO®”. 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Posted by Advanex  |   19 June, 2019 Advanex Europe Create KATO® Tangless® In Sizes 0-80, 1-64 & M2 Advanex are the proud developers of the industry accredited “KATO®”. Over the last 5 years, our team of talented designers and engineers have been using their skills and expertise to develop the smaller, lighter, free-running 0-80 inserts that can be used in a range of markets including electronics, aerospace and automotive. The development of the new [Tangless®](https://www.katoadvanex.com/tangless-inserts/) 0-80 inserts, involved working with new wire, tooling and processes to perfect production. The new 0-80, 1-64 and M2 Tangless® inserts are now available to order and have a wide range of applications including electronic equipment and components. KATO® Tangless® are a unique range of inserts that can reduce the time of the installation process up to 40% when compared to conventional inserts. They offer the following benefits: - **Size/Weight** – Being smaller than similar fastening solutions, means the inserts can be a space saving and weight reducing solution for your application. - **Debris Free** – No tang to break off, retrieve, lose or count. The Tangless® design saves time and reduces risk of foreign objects remaining within a critical application. - **Time Saving** – Bi-directional design eliminates the need to orientate the inserts for installation significantly reducing installation and inspection time. KATO® Strip Feed packaging also speeds installation time. - **Reusable** – The quick and easy removal means no damaged threads and this non-destructive removal prevents damage to expensive machined parts or castings. For more information please contact pressoffice@advanexeurope.co.uk. [![KATO Brochure Discover the full KATO range for 2025. 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