Inch Fine Thread Repair Kit - 3/8-24 x .562 - Heli Coil Products

The Heli-Coil 5528-6 Inch Fine Thread Repair Kit provides a reliable and permanent solution for restoring damaged 3/8-24 UNF threads in critical automotive and industrial applications. This professional-grade kit is engineered to return stripped, worn, or cross-threaded threads to their original specifications, delivering a strong, metallic connection that often surpasses the integrity of the original thread. It is an indispensable tool for maintaining the lifespan of valuable components and ensuring secure fastenings.

Key Features

• Permanent Thread Restoration: Creates a robust, wear-resistant metallic thread that often exceeds the original thread's strength, ensuring long-lasting repairs.
• Comprehensive Kit: Includes a specialized Heli-Coil tap, installation tool, tang break-off tool, and a quantity of thread inserts for a complete and straightforward repair process.
• Broad Material Compatibility: Effectively repairs threads in a wide range of materials, including aluminum, cast iron, steel, and magnesium, offering versatility across numerous applications.
• Enhanced Durability: Provides secure, vibration-resistant fastenings crucial for demanding automotive and industrial environments.

Applications

This thread repair kit is essential for professional technicians and mechanics. Common uses include:

• Repairing damaged 3/8-24 UNF threads in automotive components such as engine blocks, cylinder heads, transmission housings, and spark plug ports, preventing costly part replacement.
• Restoring threads in industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment, and heavy-duty vehicles, extending component lifespan and reducing downtime.
• Strengthening existing threads in new components to enhance their durability and resistance to wear in high-stress applications.

Specifications

• Model Number: 5528-6
• Manufacturer: Heli-Coil Products
• Thread Type: Inch Fine Thread
• Thread Size: 3/8-24 UNF
• Nominal Insert Length: 0.562 inches
• Product Weight: 0.35 lbs
• Package Dimensions: 5.8 x 3.5 x 1.5 inches