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RECOIL

The Recoil brand of Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) is based in Australia, with distribution centres in North America, Asia and Europe. Recoil inserts are widely used in the automotive, electronics, electronics, aerospace, shipbuilding, defence, power generation & transport industries. Read More

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  • Helical Thread Insert Kits

    Suitable for repair & installation of worn-out / damaged threaded inserts in plastic housings and casings. Available in 18-8 and 304 stainless steel construction and M14x1.25 & M18x1.5 size variants

  • Helical Thread Insert Tools

    Facilitate installation & removal of screw locking and free running helical inserts. Feature steel / ABS construction for withstanding impact loads and vibrations. Available in UNC, UNF, Metric fine & Metric coarse thread configurations

  • Thread Insert Tool Accessories

    Includes threaded insert blades suitable for repairing threaded inserts in aviation, aerospace and construction applications. Feature a compact design for ease-of-operation. Available in UNC & UNF thread options

About RECOIL

Recoil provides a wide range of thread repair kits, wire thread inserts, precision inserts, extraction kits, high-speed taps and simple installation tools for repairing damaged screw threads or creating strong new threads. Recoil helically wound screw-thread inserts are made from cold-rolled Type 304 (18-8) stainless steel wire with a diamond-shaped cross-section. Recoil bottoming taps are used to keep thread run-out to a minimum when tapping to the bottom of blind holes. The taps have a two-thread lead and are followed by a taper or intermediate tap.

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These Recoil inserts are small in size and require compact packaging. They are suitable for courier shipment & air freight.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many types of Recoil inserts are available?

  • Free running inserts to provide a standard female thread
  • Locking inserts to lock the female thread when fasteners are installed

How to install Recoil inserts?

  • Drill the damaged thread with the drill size specified on the kit (if necessary).
  • Check that the thread on the tap matches the thread on the bolt.
  • Insert the tap into the tap wrench or use the square drive in the installation tool (if provided).
  • Tap the hole to the required depth.
  • Position the insert on the installation tool, with the adjustable top positioned so that the insert tang is centred in the tang slot.
  • The wind enters with light downward pressure until it is 1/4 to 1/2 turn below the surface.
  • Do not use a tool to twist the tang off. Lift the tool from the tang, turn it 90 degrees and tap down hard.

Which materials are used for the brand's inserts?

  • Type 304 stainless steel (18-8)
  • Stainless steel Grade 304 (AS7245) austenitic corrosion-resistant steel for normal applications up to 425 degrees C (800 degrees F)
  • Stainless steel Grade 316 (AISI316) austenitic corrosion-resistant steel for marine applications up to 425 degrees Celsius (800 degrees F)
  • Inconel X-750 (AS7246) nickel alloy for high temperature applications (425 to 550 degrees Celsius), or where low permeability is required
  • Phosphor bronze (DIN17677 or BS2783 PB 102) (300 degrees C) for electrical bonding joints or low permeability
  • Nimonic 90 (HR 503) for high-temperature applications (650 degrees C)
  • Nitronic 60 (UNS S21800) austenitic anti-galling alloy

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