Helicoil Screw Lock Inserts
Helicoil screw lock inserts are resilient locking mechanisms that provide self-locking torque on the male member by a series of “chords” on one or more of the insert coils; essentially the screw lock insert grips the bolt and prevents it from loosening under vibration or impact. Helicoil screw lock inserts offer a significant savings in space, weight and money, through the elimination of lock wiring, lock nuts, lock washers, chemical compounds, plastic pellets/patches and/or other locking mechanisms.
Available in Tanged and Tangless styles, Helicoil screw lock inserts are precision formed coils of extremely hard, diamond shaped 304 stainless steel, and are manufactured in coarse of fine stainless steel, and in inch or metric dimensions. Meets NASM8846, MA1565. all screw lock inserts are DFAR compliant.
