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Helicoil [1 record]

Record 1 2001-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
CONT

A Helicoil is essentially a "spring" of stainless steel wire wound so that the inside diameter of the Helicoil is the same as the female thread you're repairing. The wire used in the Helicoil is a diamond cross-section (instead of round) so that you actually have a set of female threads on the inside and male threads on the outside.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
CONT

Les filets endommagés peuvent être réparés par un nouveau filet vissé, de même diamètre intérieur (type «helicoil»).

CONT

Helicoil. Insertion à filet [...]

CONT

Monter un filet rapporté (Helicoil).

Spanish

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