AVK Fasteners

A-K Series™ Knurled Threaded Insert

A-K Series Insert

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.

The A-K Series™ Knurled Threaded 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 Insert is designed to be used with Grade 5 or Metric Class 8.8/9.8 mating screws.

The A-K 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 Insert can be installed either before or after finish.

  • VIRTUALLY FLUSH INSTALLATIONS achieved without special hole preparation due to A-K Series™ minimal head profile.
  • EXCEPTIONAL TORQUE STRENGTH is achieved as the insert’s knurled body expands FILLING THE HOLE.
  • QUALITY INSTALLATIONS even invariable 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 trivalent finish (120 hrs. salt spray to white corrosion). For exceptional corrosion protection we offer a trivalent tin/zinc alloy finish.
  • AVAILABLE in Steel. Additional materials such as aluminum, brass and monel are available by special order.
open end and closed end designs
 
A-K Open End
Open End
A-K Closed End
Closed End

Thread area is enclosed eliminating leakage past the threads from either side of the application.

 
Sample Part Number
AKS3T-420-165
AK (    ) (    ) - (    ) - (    ) (    )
 
Material
Finish
   
Type
Product
Series
Call
Out		 Grade
S Steel 1010/1008
A Aluminum 5056
B Brass 270/260
M Monel 400
Call
Out		 Specification
3T Zinc Trivalent per ASTM-B-633, FE/ZN .0003 (8μ) with Clear Protective Coating
4T Yellow Zinc Trivalent per ASTM-B-633, FE/ZN .0003 (8μ) with Clear Protective Coating
9T Tin Zinc Trivalent per ESP-P-004, 0003 (8μ) with Clear Protective Coating
Thread
Call Out
Grip
Call Out
Call
Out		 Type
blank Open End
B Closed End

* Special order items are subject to minimum order requirements. Contact AVK for details.

THE A-K SERIES™ INSERT - THREAD SIZES
AL Series Standard Head
UNIFIED(INCH) SIZES
Thread
Size		Thread
Call
Out		Grip
Range		Grip
Call
Out		Hole Size
+.006
-.000		HD
±.010
±0.25*		HH
±.003		L
±.015		D
Max.		IL
Max.		LB
±.015		ILB
Max		IATD*
Max.
6-32 UNC 632 .020-.080 80 17/64 (.2656) .310 .019 .420 .265 .305 .740 .640 .610
6-32 UNC 632 .080-.130 130 17/64 (.2656) .310 .019 .470 .265 .305 .740 .580 .670
8-32 UNC 832 .020-.080 80 17/64 (.2656) .310 .019 .420 .265 .305 .740 .640 .610
8-32 UNC 832 .080-.130 130 17/64 (.2656) .310 .019 .470 .265 .305 .740 .580 .670
10-24 UNC 1024 .020-.130 130 19/64 (.2969) .340 .019 .475 .296 .315 .990 .845 .730
10-24 UNC 1024 .130-.225 225 19/64 (.2969) .340 .019 .585 .296 .315 .990 .735 .840
10-32 UNF 1032 .020-.130 130 19/64 (.2969) .340 .019 .475 .296 .315 .990 .845 .730
10-32 UNF 1032 .130-.225 225 19/64 (.2969) .340 .019 .585 .296 .315 .990 .735 .840
1/4-20 UNC 420 .027-.165 165 25/64 (.3906) .455 .022 .580 .390 .380 1.190 1.005 .895
1/4-20 UNC 420 .165-.260 260 25/64 (.3906) .455 .022 .680 .390 .380 1.190 .905 1.035
5/16-18 UNC 518 .027-.150 150 17/32 (.5312) .595 .022 .690 .530 .470 1.390 1.175 .995
5/16-18 UNC 518 .150-.312 312 17/32 (.5312) .595 .022 .805 .530 .425 1.390 1.025 1.120
3/8-16 UNC 616 .027-.150 150 17/32 (.5312) .595 .022 .690 .530 .470 1.390 1.175 .995
3/8-16 UNC 616 .150-.312 312 17/32 (.5312) .595 .022 .805 .530 .425 1.390 1.025 1.120