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If you use Time-Sert kits frequently, you might be used to the insert screwing onto the driver almost all the way before meeting resistance. However, we’ve recently had reports from technicians—specifically those using the 11127 inserts—noticing the driver tightening up much earlier than they expected. Whether your driver threads in 90% of the way or only catches one or two threads before it gets tight, both scenarios are completely normal. Here is the technical breakdown of wh …

CostHeli Coil kits are initially cheaper, making them appealing for less critical repairs. However, repeat failures often lead to costly oversized repairs, like switching to Time Sert’s Big Sert. A customer put it best: “Cheap ain’t good, and good ain’t cheap.”Tool LengthTime Sert kits often include longer tools for deeper applications, whereas Heli Coil tools are typically designed for surface-level repairs. Extending or modifying Heli Coil tools can add complexity.Oversized RepairsIf a …