Balax 90496-000 Plug Thread Insert Go No Go Gage 6-32

Product Description

The BALAX 90496-000 is a double-ended plug thread insert Go/No Go gage designed for inspecting Screw Thread Insert (STI) tapped holes to Class 2B tolerance standards. Machined from high speed tool steel, this gage verifies that a 6-32 STI thread form falls within acceptable dimensional limits before a fastener or insert is installed. The Go end confirms the thread is at minimum acceptable size; the No Go end confirms it has not been cut oversize. A handle is included for direct hand use. Licensed ANSI standards govern the thread form and tolerance class. This gage is a standard inspection tool used by machinists, assemblers, and quality technicians working with 6-32 threaded inserts.

The 90496-000 is used wherever 6-32 STI threads are tapped and require go/no go verification before assembly. STI threads are found in aerospace, electronics, defense, and general manufacturing applications where threaded inserts such as Heli-Coil or similar coil-type inserts are installed to reinforce tapped holes in softer base materials. The double-ended, single-handle design keeps both gage members together as one unit, simplifying bench and in-process inspection routines. Quantity sold is one gage with handle included.

Key Features

• Double-ended design combines Go and No Go members in a single handled tool
• Inspects 6-32 Screw Thread Insert (STI) tapped holes to ANSI Class 2B tolerance
• High speed tool steel construction for wear resistance during repeated use
• Handle included, ready for immediate use out of packaging
• ANSI-standard thread form ensures traceability to published tolerance specifications

Compatibility

Designed for inspection of 6-32 STI tapped holes produced for coil-type or similar threaded insert systems, classified to ANSI Class 2B thread tolerance.

Installation Notes

This is a precision inspection gage, not a cutting tool. Handle with care to avoid contact between gage members and abrasive surfaces or other metal tools, as nicks or wear will affect measurement accuracy. Store in a protective case or pouch when not in use. Calibration intervals should follow your facility quality plan and applicable ANSI or ISO inspection standards.