Recoil Threaded Mandrel Pre-Winder Installation Tools or Helicoil Inserting Tool

This type of Recoil tool is ideal for installing inserts in small production runs or in areas where compressed air or electricity are not available and offers a quicker alternative to the simple hand installation tool. The Recoil tool or Helicoil Tool is suitable for use when installing free running and locking inserts.

Recoil Tool mandrel is wound into the insert which is then installed into the tapped hole. During installation the insert diameter is reduced when passing through the bottom of the prewinder tool chamber making it easier to install. The mandrel is removed by turning the crank in a counter clockwise direction, leaving the insert in place.

Threaded Mandrel Type

The Recoil threaded mandrel type tool is suitable for the installation of free running and locking inserts. The Recoil mandrel is wound into the insert which is then wound into the tapped hole. The Recoil mandrel is removed by turning the crank in a counter clockwise direction, leaving the insert in place. Note: The Recoil threaded mandrel type installation tool is recommended for installing locking inserts.

Recoil Tang Break Off Tools or Helicoil Tang Breaking Tool

Tang break off tools are available in hand, semi automatic spring type and pneumatic..The spring loaded and pneumatic tang break tools are recommended for removal of tangs in production applications. For large diameter fine thread inserts, e.g. M18-1.5 and above, 3/4- 16 and above, the use of long nose pliers is an alternative method to break the tang.

Recoil Manual Tang Break Tool or Helicoil Tang Breaker

The simple Recoil manual magnetic tang removal tool is suitable for low volume tang removal and is used for insert sizes up to 1/2” or M12. The magnet allows for easy retrieval of the tang.

On larger sizes the multipurpose Recoil installation and tang break tool should be used. For tang removal, the tool is simply lifted and turned 90°, which will put the slot at right angles to the tang, then pushed downward with a sharp blow.

Recoil Spring Loaded Tang Break Tool or Helicoil Auto Tang Breaking Tool or ATB

Spring loaded tang break tools offer effective removal of insert tangs and are suited from medium to large insert usage. Being spring loaded this tool requires no external power source and is suitable for tang removal on insert sizes up to 1/2” or M12.This tool is a spring loaded punch and when the tool is pushed down, the pin punches downward breaking off the tang.

Recoil Pneumatic Tang Break Tool or Helicoil Pneumatic Tang Breaking tool

The pneumatic tang break tool is designed for high volume applications where rapid, effortless tang removal is required on insert sizes up to 3/4” or M20.This tool works on the same basis as the spring loaded tool, except the pin punches downward when an air cylinder is actuated by the valve.

Recoil Extraction Tool or Helicoil Extracting Tool

Should inserts need to be removed, the use of the Recoil extraction tool or Helicoil Extraction tool is recommended. Extraction tools are simple and easy to use. As correct positioning will make the extraction easier, the tool should be turned 90° from the start of the coil allowing easy winding out of the insert. If the extraction tool is not gripping the insert, the edges can be resharpened

Recoil Power Tools or Helicoil Power Tool or Helicoil Pneumatic tool

The Recoil range of power tooling ensures consistent high volume thread insert installation for a variety of applications. Recoil powered installation tools or Helicoil Power Tool may be supplied for use with either a compressed air supply or via a stabilized low voltage power supply to suit your particular requirements. Both equipment types offer significant productivity gains for high volume insert use.

Recoil Pneumatic Power Tooling or Helicoil Power Tool

• Wide thread size range #2-56 through 3/4”,or M2.5 through M16, coarse and fine
• Rugged and versatile air motor
• May be used with captive strip feed or bulk insert insertion
• Standard speed 1500 rpm
• Auto reverse on release of trigger The complete pneumatic insert installation tool comprises three components:
• Recoil Air motor with single lever control to install and retract
• Adaptor - connect the motor to the insert drive nozzle - small and large types
• Front end assembly nozzle to suit the particular insert thread size

Recoil Electric Power Tooling or Helicoil Electric Power Tool

• Size range #2-56 through 1/4”, M2 through M10
• Auto reverse on installation
• Clean, lightweight, quiet
• Suitable for bulk insert only
• Easy Adjust Depth Control Collar
• Suitable for use with torque control
• Hardened Steel Hex Drive Mandrel screwdrivers
• alpha - 5000
• SB7 - 50