Electric Tools
Prewinder Electric
The Best of Both Worlds... the Prewinder Electric (KPE) tool combines the best features of the air and electric installation tools.The Prewinder Electric tool is the fastest semi-automatic installation system available for our CoilThread® helically coiled screw thread inserts.
Hex Electric
The Hex Electric (KHE) installation tool is designed for medium to high volume users of Tangless® and Tanged bulk packaged CoilThread® inserts. The KHE tool utilises the KATO® 12 electric driver (CT5408), which incorporates a 1/4" Quick-Disconnect keyless chuck system. Operators can quickly and easily change the installation Mandrel Assembly from one thread size to another or between Tangless® CoilThread® and CoilThread® (tanged) inserts.
Round Electric
The Round Electric (KRE) installation tool is designed for medium to high volume users of CoilThread® Tangless® and CoilThread® (Tanged) bulk packaged CoilThread® inserts. The KRE tool utilizes the KATO SB-400C (CT5405) and/or the SB-650C (CT5406) electric driver, depending on the thread size.
Comparison Chart
![]() ![]() Hex Electric Tool CT5408 |
![]() ![]() Prewinder Electric Tool CT5408 |
![]() ![]() Round Electric Tool CT5405 |
![]() ![]() Round Electric Tool CT5406 |
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Require Prewinder Adapter |
X | |||
Insert Size Capability |
up to 3/8" | up to 1/4" | 2-56 to 8-32 | 8-32 to 3/8" |
RPM | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 910 |
Volume (Qty) | Medium to High Bulk User |
Medium to High Strip Feed User |
Medium Bulk User |
Medium Bulk User |
Weight | 16.2 oz | 16.5 oz | 15.6 oz | 28.1 oz |
Length | 9 in. | 10 in. | 9 in. | 11 in. |
Strip-Feed Compatible |
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SBT-50 Transformer Compatible |
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Chuck | Quick-Disconnect Keyless Chuck |
Quick-Disconnect Keyless Chuck |
Chuck Key Required | Chuck Key Required |
Example of a Tooling part number:
2 KPA C - 02
1 2 3 4 5
1 Tool Type |
2 Tool Style |
3 Thread Designation |
4 Size Designation |
5 Component / Replacement Part |
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Blank - For CoilThread® (Tanged) 2 - Prefix for CoilThread® II Tangless® inserts |
KPA - KATO® Prewinder Air | C - Unified Coarse F - Unified Fine M - Metric |
--- | D - Prewinder Body K - Pawl Kit (add a K to the end pawl part number; includes one pawl, two pins, and two springs) M - Mandrel/Mandrel Assembly S - Spacer Set (includes 3 spacers + 1 thick shim + 3 thin shims, where applicable) |
Example 2 of how to put together a tool's part number.
Tangless® or Tanged | Tool | Type of Tool | Metric | Size | Free Running or Locking | |
Blank= Tanged | CT |
10 |
Insertion Tool | M | 2.5-12 | F= Free Running |
2= Tangless® | L= Locking |
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