V-COIL notch Inserting Tool M 10 x 1.5, 1/4 inch hex drive

Wire thread insert inserting tool M 10 x 1.5 from VÖLKEL installs V-COIL wire thread inserts into prepared holes. The tool is a threaded mandrel with a notch driver at the tip. A 1/4 inch hex shank sits at the opposite end. Total length is 77 mm. The hex connector fits a ratchet, a bit holder or a power tool.

The notch mandrel engages the notch of the V-COIL insert. Turning the mandrel screws the insert down into the tapped hole. One thread size is covered by this model: M 10 x 1.5. The tool follows the VÖLKEL works standard and ships as a single piece. It belongs to the thread repair and thread reinforcement tooling group. Typical users are workshops restoring worn or stripped threads in metal components.

Wire thread insert inserting tool M 10 x 1.5: construction and use

The body combines a threaded section, a notch driver and a plain drive shank. The threaded section carries the coil during installation. The notch at the tip transmits torque to the insert. The shank ends in a 1/4 inch hex connector. That interface keeps the tool compatible with common ratchets and cordless drivers used in assembly work.

Tool form and drive

Handling follows the usual sequence for coil inserts. The hole is drilled and tapped to the matching V-COIL specification first. The insert is then placed on the mandrel thread. Steady rotation feeds the coil into the tapped hole to the required depth. The 1/4 inch hex drive allows either manual turning with a ratchet or controlled powered driving.

• Tool form: threaded mandrel with notch driver and drive shank
• Drive connector: 1/4 inch hex
• Total length: 77 mm
• Operation: wrench, ratchet or power tool
• Packing: 1 piece

A single thread size per tool keeps selection simple. The mandrel diameter and pitch match the insert, so no adapter is needed. Store the tool dry and keep the notch free of burrs. A damaged notch can slip on the insert and mar the coil. Inspect the tip before each installation series to keep torque transfer clean.

Thread data and compatibility

The tool is dedicated to metric coarse thread M 10 x 1.5. It works with V-COIL notch type wire thread inserts of that designation. The application field stated by the manufacturer is M 10 x 1.5, with no other size listed. Use the tapping and drilling data specified for the corresponding V-COIL insert range.

• Product type: V-COIL notch inserting tool
• Thread system: M, metric
• Thread designation: M 10 x 1.5
• Size: M 10 x 1.5
• Application: M 10 x 1.5
• Standard: works standard

Matching the tool to the insert designation matters for thread quality. A mismatch can deform the coil or damage the tapped hole. Check the insert length as well, since coils are supplied in several length classes for the same thread. The tool itself does not limit insert length within the M 10 x 1.5 range.

Common applications

Thread repair in aluminium, magnesium and cast housings is the main field. Wire thread inserts restore an M 10 x 1.5 thread after wear, cross-threading or stripping. The same method reinforces new threads in soft materials that see repeated disassembly. Typical locations include engine and gearbox housings, pump bodies, machine frames and fixtures. Maintenance departments, vehicle workshops and toolrooms use the process during on-site and bench repairs.

Catalog technical content

The manufacturer data sheet lists the following details for item 09115, described as 1 piece inserting tool V-COIL notch M 10 x 1.5: product type V-COIL notch inserting tool, thread system M, thread designation M 10 X 1.5, size M 10 x 1.5, drive connector 1/4 inch, length 77 mm, standard works standard and application M 10 x 1.5.

No further performance figures, torque values or material data are given in the source. Use the V-COIL insert documentation for drilling, tapping and depth specifications.