Keylocking threaded insert KLTI-M8-100-SS

KNM8X1 Keenserts lightweight metric type

M8x1,0 metric fine internal thread (non-locking) and M12x1,25 external thread – 303 stainless steel

The thin wall M8x1,0 keylocking insert results in an increased thread strength in low strength materials such as alloys or other light materials. The external thread of this insert is M12x1,25. This insert can also be used in steel and cast iron.

Although these type of inserts are typically used in a production environment, they are also popular as a high quality thread repair solution to replace a damaged thread with the same size thread.

KLTI-M8-100-SS keylocking insert, alternative for KNM8X1 Keenserts

partnumber

KLTI-M8-100-SS

Reference partnumber: KNM8X1

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Quantity:

Internal thread

M8 x 1,0
Tolerance: 5H

External thread

M12 x 1,25
Tolerance: 4h
# Keys: 4

Material & finish

Stainless Steel 303 CRES + passivation

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KLTI-M8-100-SS drawing

drawing of keylocking insert with same dimensions as Keenserts KNM8X1

Installation instructions

STEP 1 : Drill & Chamfer

KLTI-DRILL-CHAMFER

Drill a hole in the place where you want to use the insert. Chamfer the edges of the drilled hole.

Drill diameter: 10,8 mm
Drill partnumber: DRM-1080

Chamfer angle: 80° – 100°
Countersink diameter: 12,25 mm

STEP 2 : Tap thread

KLTI-TAP-THREAD

Tap thread inside the drilled hole with the same tread size as the outer thread of the insert.

Thread size: M12 x 1,25
Tolerance: 6H
Minimum depth: 13,5 mm
Tap partnumber: TP-M12-125

STEP 3 : Insert & Drive keys

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Install by screwing in the insert, rotating by hand and/or with the installation tool.
Once the insert is completely in place, tap the installation tool with the hammer so the keys are driven inside the outer thread, this accomplishes the locking of the insert in position.

Installation tool partnumber: KLTI-IT-M8

Removal instructions

The insert is removed without any damage to the installation thread and a new (same size) insert can be used again.

STEP 1 : Drill

KLTI-REMOVAL-DRILL

Drill out material between keys and internal thread with a standard drill to specified depth so that the keys become accesible.

Drill diameter: 9,5 mm
Drill partnumber: DRM-0950
Drill depth: 4,75 mm

STEP 2 : Unlock

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Break off the keys by deflecting them inwards.

STEP 3 : Remove

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Now that the keys are gone the insert is no longer locked in place and it is possible to take out the insert by unscrewing it with an easy out screw extractor.

The insert has now been removed. There is no damage to the installation thread. It is now possible to install a new (same size) insert by continuing with step 3 of the insallation instructions.