Description
Overview:
The M14 x 1/2" (12.7 mm) Helicoil Thread Repair Insert from Volkel is a stainless-steel wire insert designed to restore stripped or worn threads and reinforce new threads in metal components. It recreates a durable M14 internal thread that accepts standard M14 fasteners, helping prevent future pull-out in softer materials such as aluminium and magnesium. Built for reliability in demanding environments, it is suitable for use across automotive, construction, plant, and garden machinery. Typical uses include engine parts, casings, brackets, housings, and fixtures found on mowers, compact tractors, generators, compressors, and workshop equipment. The corrosion-resistant stainless-steel construction offers long service life and stable clamping force, making this insert a practical choice for both professional repairs and everyday maintenance tasks.
Key Features:
- M14 internal thread size with 1/2" (12.7 mm) insert length for versatile repairs
- Manufactured by Volkel for consistent quality and dimensional accuracy
- Stainless-steel wire construction for high strength and corrosion resistance
- Restores damaged threads to original size for standard M14 fasteners
- Reinforces threads in soft alloys to reduce wear and stripping
- Simple, repeatable installation using the correct drill, STI tap, and insertion tool
- Helps salvage expensive castings, housings, and components at low cost
- Provides a clean, precise finish that can sit flush with the surface
- Suitable for routine maintenance and on-site repairs in workshops or on the job
- Reliable performance across automotive, industrial, agricultural, and garden equipment
Typical Applications:
Used to repair or reinforce M14 threaded holes in cylinder heads, engine covers, gearboxes, pumps, tool bodies, and machinery housings. Ideal for aluminium and magnesium castings in cars, vans, plant and construction equipment, lawn and garden machinery, generators, compressors, and industrial fixtures. Suitable for preventive reinforcement when creating new threads in softer parent materials.
Also known as:
Wire thread insert, screw thread insert (STI), recoil insert, thread repair coil, wire coil insert, thread reinforcement insert, repair bush (wire type), spiral thread insert. These terms are commonly used for this style of stainless-steel helical insert that restores or strengthens a threaded hole to accept the original fastener size.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 28149 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkel |
| OEM No. | 07228 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Key Features | - M14 internal thread size with 12.7 mm insert length - Stainless-steel wire for high strength and corrosion resistance - Restores damaged threads for standard M14 fasteners - Reinforces threads in soft alloys like aluminium - Suitable for automotive, industrial, and garden equipment repairs |
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