Alcoa Fastening Systems has launched its new Recoil® Tangless® wire thread insert, available in a variety of materials and finishes as either self-locking or free-running form.
Alcoa Recoil® Tangless®With no tang to break off following installation, Alcoa says the insert is ideal in situations where the counting of displaced tangs is mandatory or where loose tangs could potentially damage the finished product. In addition, its bi-directional design helps eliminate the time required to check insert orientation prior to installation, therefore significantly reducing assembly time.(…)