Heli-coil 2288-8 Thread Insert Tool 1/2-13 Unc

Product Description

The HELI-COIL 2288-8 is a hand installation tool designed to drive wire thread inserts into pre-tapped holes sized for 1/2-13 UNC threads. The tool engages the tang of the thread insert and winds it into the threaded hole with controlled torque, seating the insert flush or to the specified depth. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and assembly professionals use this tool wherever HELI-COIL inserts are installed by hand rather than by power driver. At 0.65 pounds, it is lightweight enough for bench work and field repair applications alike.

This tool is suited for hand installation of wire thread inserts in ferrous and non-ferrous base materials where thread repair or thread reinforcement is required. Typical applications include engine component repair, equipment maintenance, and production assembly operations that call for UNC-standard threaded holes. It is used across industries including automotive, aerospace, and general industrial maintenance wherever 1/2-13 UNC thread insert installation is performed by hand.

Key Features

• Sized for 1/2-13 UNC thread inserts
• Hand installation type for controlled, torque-sensitive insert seating
• Drives wire thread inserts into pre-tapped HELI-COIL holes
• Lightweight at 0.65 pounds for bench and field use
• Compatible with UNC thread standard inserts

Compatibility

Designed for use with HELI-COIL wire thread inserts in 1/2-13 UNC thread sizes installed by hand.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or maintenance technicians after the base material has been drilled and tapped to the correct HELI-COIL tap size for 1/2-13 UNC. Ensure the tapped hole is clean and free of chips before winding in the insert. Apply steady, even hand pressure to seat the insert to the correct depth without over-driving. Tang break-off, if required by the insert type, should be performed with the appropriate break-off tool after installation is complete.