AVK
A-K Series™

The A-K Series™ is identical to the A-L Series™ but features a low profile head for applications requiring near flush mating part assembly.

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AK Logo AK Insert The A-K Series™ Insert features a knurled body and a reduced profile head to allow for virtually flush installation. Countersink drilling or dimpling of the parent material can be eliminated. The A-K Series™ is designed to be used with Grade 5 or Metric Class 8.8/9.8 mating screws.

The A-K Series™ Insert can be installed using AVK’s ARO brand Pneumatic Tools or AVK’s SPP™ Pneumatic/Hydraulic Tools. These tools can be located at any position on your assembly line. The A-K Series™ Insert can be installed either before or after finish.

 

VIRTUALLY FLUSH INSTALLATIONS are achieved without special hole preparation due to the A-K Series™ minimal head profile.
EXCEPTIONAL TORQUE STRENGTH is achieved as the insert’s knurled body expands FILLING THE HOLE.
QUALITY INSTALLATIONS even in variable thickness materials are assured by AVK’s spin/spin ARO Pneumatic Tools and our SPP™ Pneumatic/Hydraulic Tools.
SUPERIOR THREAD STRENGTH is provided due to our internal rolled thread manufacturing process.
THREADS GAUGE before and after installation due to the increased cross-sectional thickness of the thread area. Thread dilation is prevented.
INVENTORY REDUCTION is possible because of the A-K Series’ wide grip range capacity. It is 2.5 times greater than conventional rivet nuts.
SUPERIOR CORROSION RESISTANCE is provided by our standard zinc/yellow dichromate finish (96 hrs. salt spray to white corrosion). For exceptional corrosion protection we offer a tin/zinc alloy finish.
AVAILABLE in Steel from stock. Additional materials such as aluminum, brass and monel are available by special order. Contact AVK for details.

 

Various A-K Series™ Design Types
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Thread area is enclosed
eliminating leakage past
the threads from either side
of the application.