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CoilThread® announces rebranding to KATO®
CoilThread®, trailblazer in wire thread inserts that transformed the mechanical joint industry, is excited to announce its..
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Coarse threads VS. Fine threads
Coarse threads are more durable and have greater resistance to stripping and cross-threading. The height of each thread is..
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Corrosion problems in fastener applications
Corrosion is the wearing away or alteration of a metal by electrochemical reaction or by direct chemical attack. We will..
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Screw thread installation problems caused by casted materials
The casting of parts instead of machining or forging offer many possible advantages such as design control and flexibility..
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Galling protection
Galling is a very common problem experienced by customers using locking helical coil inserts. Typically galling occurs when..
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Insert assembly tensile strength
Questions related to the tensile strength of bolted assemblies utilising CoilThread® Tangless® or tanged helical coil..
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Pre-winder tools: general information
Prewind and prewinder are terms commonly used with helical coil insert installation tools, and they are applicable to both..
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Red dye on locking Coilthread® inserts
Locking inserts are dyed red for easy identification. However, to customers the red dye can raise several questions. Does..
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Thread forming taps for STI tapped holes
We at Advanex, along with our distributors receive many inquiries regarding the usage of thread forming taps vs. thread..
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What is a helicoil insert?
Helicoil inserts are a solution to both enhancing the strength of joints and providing excellent durability.
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KATO®: The Past, the Present and the Future
2018 marked 80 years of spring manufacturing in the Nottingham area, so it is great to see Advanex still flying the flag in..
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CoilTh-Red Planet - How Advanex are going to Mars
The 10th November 2020 marked the start of the 100-day countdown towards the scheduled landing of the Perseverance Mars..
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