Official KATO® Tools, from the original manufacturer.
Fastest On The Market.
High quality installation and removal tools. We offer manual, electric and pneumatic tooling options – including the fastest semi-automatic installation system for inserts in the world.
Maximum Productivity.
KATO ® tooling ensures maximum productivity during insert installation or removal. From specialised torque arms to multipurpose electric tools, we offer a full range of tooling and associated equipment. Providing unparalleled speed for every application and helping you to create the highest performing joint possible.
10x Faster.
Our automated tooling enables installation speeds which are up to 10x faster than standard equipment. Used widely across industries such as automotive, aerospace, rail, and electronics, KATO® tooling guarantees productivity whilst ensuring the highest level of quality.
Installation Tools
KATO® offers a range of specialised tools that each aim to improve productivity through fast installation and removal without compromising performance or quality. They can offer a tenfold reduction in installation time compared to standard tooling,
and can install inserts in as little as six seconds.
Hex Electric Installation Tool
The Hex Electric Tool enables speedy medium-to-high volume installations, featuring automatic reversal for even faster installations.
Pre-winder Air Installation Tool
Designed specifically for strip-feed inserts, the Pre-winder Air Installation Tool provides air-powered efficiency.
Pre-winder Electric Installation Tool
Easy and consistent installations with the Pre-winder Electric Installation Tool, equipped with a pre-winder.
Pre-winder Hand Installation Tool
The all-steel Pre-winder Hand Installation Tool offers a sturdy and dependable design.
Linear Torque Arm
The Linear Torque Arm enhances high-volume installations through precise and fluid movement.
Hex Electric Cordless Installation Tool
Powered by a fast-charging lithium-ion battery, the Hex Electric Cordless Installation Tool enables speedy medium-to-high volume installations.
Pre-winder Electric Cordless Installation Tool
Simple installations with the Pre-Winder Electric Installation tool, powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
Removal Tools
Our Removal Tools provide effortless removal without causing damage to the internal STI threads or casting surface.
Tangless® Removal Tool
The Tangless Removal Tool allows for effortless, damage-free removal.
Tanged Removal & Extraction Tool
With its wedge-shaped tip and integrated handle, the Tanged Removal & Extraction Tool simplifies extraction.
Tang Break-Off Tool
The Tang Break-Off Tool features a spring-loaded punch, ensuring clean tang breakage for Tanged Inserts.
Taps & Gauges
Available in Unified and Metric class of fit, our taps and gauges achieve superior threading results and ensure consistent
quality for every thread.
Screw Thread Insert Taps
Our Screw Thread Insert Taps come in four styles, ensuring optimal threading results for any application.
Screw Thread Insert Plug Gauges
The Screw Thread Insert Thread Plug Gauges offer accurate measurements for unified and metric class of fit threads.
Installation Tools
KATO® offers a range of specialised tools that each aim to improve productivity through fast installation and removal without compromising performance or quality. They can offer a tenfold reduction in installation time compared to standard tooling,
and can install inserts in as little as six seconds.
Rapid Installation
KATO ® offers a range of specialised tools that each aim to improve productivity through fast installation times without compromising performance or quality. They can offer a tenfold reduction in installation time compared to standard tooling, and can install inserts in as little as six seconds.
KATO® tooling enables increased manufacturing capacity whilst maintaining the high quality standards required across all of the industries we serve.
Damage free installation and removal
Even though KATO ® tooling provides impressive installation speeds, they also avoid causing damage to joints during insertion and/or removal. Our removal tools also prevent damage to the parent material as well as being able to adjust or remove inserts that have been installed incorrectly.
Tools for each type of insert
KATO ® provides a complete range of tooling for every application, allowing our customers to have complete confidence in the joints they create. Our tooling solutions come fully supported with relevant manuals, technical support, and comprehensive training.
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