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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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Advanex KATO®

Our world leading Tangless® inserts can be used to reduce installation and removal times by up to 40% for the assembly team.

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