Kelox®
Kelox® Inserts & Studs
Kelox® inserts and studs typically require smaller diameter installation holes than other staked, solid-bushing type inserts and studs. Smaller installation holes result in weight savings, and reduced edge distance requirements.
To secure the Kelox™ fastener within a structure, Alcoa Fastening Systems has incorporated a pair of self-broaching keys, joined by an integral ring. The lockring facilitates the driving of the keys. The circumference is contained totally within the envelope of the parent material thread. Kelox™ fasteners are supplied with the lockring temporarily joined to the fastener so that proper installation depth is assured at the time of assembly.
Use Kelox™ inserts and studs anywhere strong, long lasting threadforms are required in a variety of parent materials, such as magnesium and aluminum. Use Kelox™ studs where the use of standard bolt become impractical or impossible. Typical applications include, but are not limited to, engine or power transmission components.
- 4130 alloy steel per AMS6370
- A286 corrosion-resistant steel per AMS5737
- Inconel 718 corrosion- and heat-resistant steel per AMS5662