This section provides an overview for helisat screws as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 16 helisat screw manufacturers and their company rankings.
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A Helisat screw is one of the thread inserts used to repair or strengthen the female threads in threaded fasteners.
In the Japanese industrial world, threaded inserts are widely used under the name of Helisert. Helisert is also one of the threaded inserts, but it is a registered trademark of Tsugami Corporation. In addition, the name was changed to E-sert in 2001.
The Helisat screw is used to strengthen threaded holes in various plastic materials such as nylon, plastic, and Duracon, and other soft metals such as die-cast and aluminum. Heliserts can also be used to strengthen female threads when tapping into the base material alone will not provide tightening force, or to repair female threads that have been destroyed due to over-tightening torque.
The Helisat screw is widely used in automotive parts, transportation equipment, space industry, electronics, medical equipment, imaging equipment, agricultural machinery, playground equipment, musical instruments, etc.
Screw inserts, not limited to the Helisat screw, are used to strengthen a threaded hole or to rebuild a damaged threaded hole by screwing and embedding a threaded hole made of a strong material into the target threaded hole.
In other words, in order to use a Helisat screw, a pre-drilled hole of a larger size than the screw used for fastening is required. For example, a M8x1.25 Helisat screw has a M10x1.0 male thread on its outside diameter. Therefore, a M10x1.0 pre-drilled hole is required for the threaded hole to be strengthened.
To insert a Helisat screw, a special jig is used. There are two types of jigs: manual and electric. The electric jig uses an electric screwdriver to improve work efficiency.
Both manual and electric jigs require a special jig that matches the size of the Helisat screw to be inserted. A dedicated jig is also used to remove Helisat screw.
The Helisat screw is a spring made of stainless steel wire with a diamond-shaped cross section, while Helisat screw is an integral part made by cutting from a steel bar. The advantages over Heliserts are as follows:
Heliserts have a tang, which is used for screwing in the insert, and requires a folding operation to remove the tang after insertion. Helisat screw, on the other hand, has no tongue, so there is no need to remove it after insertion.
When the spring of a helical insert is stretched, the pitch of the thread is lost and the screw cannot be inserted, resulting in pitch jumps. Helisat screws, on the other hand, are one piece, so pitch jumps do not occur.
When a screw is inserted and removed repeatedly using a helical insert, the spring at the mouth of the screw may stretch and prevent the screw from being tightened. The one-piece Helisat screw does not change its shape in this way.
Insertion of helical inserts requires a certain degree of skill and takes about 20 seconds. Helisat screw, on the other hand, requires no skill for insertion, which is said to take only 4 to 5 seconds.
The bottom hole of a helical insert is drilled with a dedicated tap. With a Helisat screw, a commercially available tap can be used for the pre-hole.
With the Helisat screw, adhesives can be used to secure the screw inserts firmly. Because of the spring structure of the helical insert, the adhesive will leak into the inside of the insert through gaps. Helisat screw is a one-piece unit, so no adhesive will leak into the insert.
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Advanex Inc, established in 1946 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of precision springs and pressed components. The company's products include wire springs, flat springs, deep drawings, insert moldings and spring assemblies. It has a prototyping center equipped with five types of NC multi-forming machines that provides customers customization facilities. It provides Finite element analysis services to predict the effect of physical influences such as loads and vibrations on the product.and wire spring calculation program to calculate load or durability of a spring. The company is ISO 9001 certified and follows an inspection system with various equipment for quality checking.
ABA Tech Inc, a company established in 2004, based in China, is a manufacturer and supplier of threaded inserts for metals, plastics, hardwood and plywood. The company provides various products such as key locking threaded insert, self-tapping insert, wire threaded insert and installation tools. These products are used in industries like automotive, electrical devices, aerospace and manufacturing equipment. It also offers customer services that include technical support, catalog request and customized services and is a trailblazer in modern fastening technology.
Shenyang Helisert Technology Co. Ltd ( Shenyang Liming Mechanical Component Factory) is a Chinese-based manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of thread inserts established in 1993 and headquartered in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. The company offers wire thread inserts, keylocking inserts, self-tapping inserts, and other types of thread inserts and related tools for use in military, aerospace, and automobile applications. Its production process and products are compliant with various regulatory management systems such as AS9100, ISO9001, and IATF16949.
STANLEY Engineered Fastening, founded in 1910 and headquartered in Towson, Maryland, is a manufacturer and distributor of fastening and assembly solutions. The company caters to diverse industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, electronics, and medical, offering a product range that comprises brackets for supporting structures, critical application fasteners like lockbolts and blind rivets, inserts for reinforcement, screws and bolts for fastening, and various types of hand tools for installation and removal of components. The company has multiple locations strategically positioned near its customers worldwide, including the USA, Germany, and Japan.
bisco industries was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1973 and now is headquartered in Anaheim, California. bisco industries is a distributor of electronic components and fasteners used for production in aerospace, communication, computer, fabrication, industrial equipment, instrumentation, marine, and military industries. Some of bisco’s product offerings include fasteners such as nuts and washers, hardware such as casters and bearings, door and access hardware including handles and hinges, electronic connectors including circular connectors and terminal blocks, enclosures such as cabinets and rack components, and wires and cables including wire and cable management including sleeving and tubing.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. is a global supplier of advanced materials, components, and systems for aerospace, industrial, and commercial applications. The company was founded in 1888 through the merger of Alcoa Fastening Systems and Howmet Corporation and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Its products include titanium and nickel-based alloys, forged and machined components, and fastening systems. Howmet Aerospace's products are used in a wide range of applications, including aircraft engines, airframes, landing gear, and industrial gas turbines.
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